For decades, China has been the world's largest toy manufacturer and exporter. Toy makers in China typically work as OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), whose products are then branded and ...

The best toys for 6-year-olds get kids off the couch, crafting, creating and engrossed in pretend play or fun games with siblings and parents. Open-ended toys that grow with them are always smart ...

If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education ...

The story begins with Tinny; a wind-up, one man band, tin toy; being "born" within a toy factory. He is placed within a box and shipped to a toy store to be sold. Tinny immediately wishes to be played ...

A growing number of adults are buying toys for themselves. Some have managed to cash in on their obsessions, building up lucrative followings of toy fans online. Toy companies including Mattel and ...

Kids are picky, fickle little creatures, and honestly, that’s a big part of their charm. The toys they want are ever-changing, and it can be hard to keep up with what trend is cool and what’s “Ugh, so ...

Christmas is on the horizon, which means soon, a tidal wave of shiny new toys will be flooding out of UK stores and into your shopping baskets. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or family friend, ...

Just in time for holiday shopping, The Toy Book’s consumer-facing sister publication, The Toy Insider, has unwrapped the top toy trends of 2024. These trends and a host of expert toy and game picks ...