Devin Silva was at her local CVS in Washington shopping for some late-night ice cream when she spotted it. Cookie was hanging from a shelf and, unbeknownst to Silva, she was about to make the “ugly” stuffed gingerbread keychain from the toymaker Ty, which keeps selling out nationwide, a sensation. After purchasing the plushy for … Read more
There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys have caused Black Friday mayhem, while others are simply timeless collector items. Here are Christmas toy gifts that have been at the … Read more
Happy spooky season everyone! Since we are still breaking free from the tyranny of the typical and the traditional, the folks selling you corporate swill would have you believe you’re nobody til somebody loves you, or is willing to support you as 1/2 of a couple’s costume, the Sandy to your Danny, the spaghetti to … Read more
Ty Warner, the reclusive billionaire who founded Beanie Babies, breaks his silence in the wake of the harsh portrayal of the mogul in the recent movie, “The Beanie Bubble.” Warner, who has not done a media interview since the 1990s, takes issue with how he was depicted and wishes a more handsome actor than Zach Galifianakis was cast … Read more