He’s here! Yes, it’s the long-awaited and super cool, Peanut Ventriloquist Dummy! He’s cute and crazy as ever, operates just like a professional vent figure with a head-stick, hollow body ...

Determining the best sex toys on the market is a task best served with a heaping dose of subjectivity—arguably more so than with any other product. Luckily, it’s never been easier to ...

Famous toy factory Pelham Puppets is being remembered by fans to mark 75 years since it first opened. Founded by Bob Pelham in 1947, it became one of Marlborough's biggest employers. The company ...

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 ...

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. National ...

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 ...

If so, the new Buzz Lightyear robot might be for you. A collaboration between Pixar and smart toy company Robosen, the new Buzz is fully loaded with more than 3,000 tiny parts, 75 microchips ...

A good robotics kit balances out learning and problem solving with fun. Yet with so many robot toys on the market, choosing the right one for your child may not be so straightforward ...

Activities like toy train rides, puppet shows, and interactive play are not just ‘breaks’ from learning, they are vital for developing resilience, empathy, and collaboration.” “When ...

An American poses for a photo with a panda fluffy toy at Yu Garden in Shanghai on Sept 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] China's toy industry is embedded with huge business opportunities as reflected by ...