(Spoiler alert: You can still find these toys today!) Elmo almost was a monkey. Townsend writes inventor Ron Dubren wanted to create a stuffed animal that would laugh when tickled, after observing ...

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 ...

For the industry to rise up further, it has to learn new tricks — it has to rise to meet the growing demand for premium-quality toys, whilst carving out a more significant play globally. First, some ...

This year, the Toy Fund received a donation from Brian Huynh with a note: “Thank you for all the gifts when I was a child. Forever grateful for all those memories growing up.” ...

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Regular playtime is also important for keeping your dog healthy and happy. The best dog toys provide both physical and mental stimulation, which is known as enrichment. Fetch is an example of ...

Families seeking help for first time turn to Toy Fund With so many families pushed to the edge financially, the Press Herald Toy Fund has received a surge of applications for help this year.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the 20- or 30-something in your life? It might be in the toy aisle. All the while, these toys are topping charts for hot holiday toys for tots, too.

Toys and tech are both great by themselves, but they're even more fun when combined. Check out these awesome examples from 2023. I've been writing about computers, the internet, and technology ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- 'Tis the season to bring joy to children around Chicagoland and that's the goal of the The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive! ABC 7 held its annual "Stuff the Big Bus Toy Express ...