Are these people on quack? Forget swingers taking over the cruise lines. The real secret of the seas, according to cruisers, are the treasure troves of rubber ducks passengers hidden onboard the vacation ships for others to find — and the idea isn’t floating well with some, with one line even clamping down on the weird … Read more
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized plaything that many Millennials fondly remember. Tamagotchis — the digital devices in which users can care for a virtual pet — are hot commodities among the younger generation as of late, harkening back to their heyday in the ’90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that … Read more
People are finally putting the pieces together. Turns out, the beloved building brick brand Lego takes its name from a charming, simple phrase that’s often used in the toy’s home country of Denmark. Dating back to 1932, founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen is said to have landed on the legendary label by abbreviating the Danish “leg … Read more
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney teased upcoming its movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors including Dwayne Johnson, Zoe Saldaña and Jude Law. Fans at Disney’s D23 convention welcomed CEO Bob Iger with a standing ovation Friday at the top of the showcase. The … Read more
Fifty years ago, as he sat in his mother’s apartment in Budapest, Hungary, young professor, Ernő Rubik, finally finished the prototype of his “Magic Cube.” A teacher at the Department of Interior Design, Rubik was fascinated by geometry but his attempts to create a solid, 3D structure with movable and interchangeable layers had frustrated him. … Read more
KC Davis isn’t one of those moms who thinks that kids should have to share the toys they bring to the park. “I don’t think my kids are entitled to your kids’ toys just because you brought them to the park,” she said in a viral TikTok. “But there is one exception to that rule: sand toys. “I believe if you bring … Read more
A young girl has Mickey Mouse to thank for a remarkable act of kindness. Leilani Hatton, age 5, from Darlington, England, recently took a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but came home without her teddy bear. Hatton’s family traveled roughly 4,200 miles for the trip and had the bear named Jofli with them up until … Read more
This feels like a win. Mattel will be playing around with the vast majority of its games to make them more accessible to the colorblind, the company announced. Consumers can look forward to more inclusive versions of old favorites like Uno, Phase 10, DOS, Blokus, and Tumblin’ Monkeys — 80% of the toy giant’s portfolio, in … Read more
For this New Yorker, business is pleasure. Sarah Riccio ditched her traditional 9-to-5 to become a professional sex toy tester, a little-known odd job that remedied the 34-year-old’s dissatisfaction with a normal office workplace. Sex, she told Southwest News Service, is “the only thing I love more than sleep.” “I thought the only thing I … Read more
This mom isn’t playin’ around. Kelly Medina Enos, a mom of two and UK media personality, is sharing a “really scary” cautionary tale about a toy she bought for her 4-year-old son, George. Enos claims that somehow a “fully-grown man” hijacked the walkie-talkie she ordered on Amazon. “Basically they aren’t a safe childs toy IMO. … Read more
A Reddit user who angered a sibling after buying the sister’s child a dog toy as a replacement stuffed animal did nothing wrong, other users on the platform pronounced. “AITA? I bought a non-traditional toy for my niece,” said Reddit user “Solid-Feature-7678” in a recent post on Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” subreddit. In the post, … Read more
She aroused suspicion with this weapon of mass seduction. A female plane passenger was left mortified after a vibrator began buzzing in her suitcase shortly before takeoff, with crew ordering her to disembark the aircraft and reveal the noisy contents of her carry-on. The embarrassing ordeal was filmed by the flier’s friend and posted to … Read more
We’ve all passed claw machine games and refused to give our kids money, telling them it’s impossible to win. But actually that’s not quite true. If a child is determined enough, and small enough, he or she can be guaranteed to win a prize. Take Ethan, a tenacious three-year-old from Australia. When he spotted the mountain … Read more
Abbie Chatfield has made a jaw-dropping bedroom admission in a bid to fight taboos around sexual pleasure. The outspoken influencer has partnered with Normal, an Australian wellness brand committed to “changing the conversation” around sex, to create a new adult toy that “tackles one of the most long-lasting sexual taboos”. Abbie has created an “anal … Read more
This seemingly helpful toy is collecting some drama. Arin Solange, a TikToker who reviews Amazon products, went viral this month by sharing the newest product that’s keeping her kids entertained as they help clean the house. The Kids Clean Car allows children 2 to 8 years old (or adults, as Solange demonstrated) to clean the … 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
Sure, Santa Claus is coming to town — but he can’t afford to do all the gifting on his own. So, when it comes to snagging the hottest toy of the season, the Cookeez Makery oven, moms like Danielle Evans launched a weeks-long hunt to find the $34.99 goody — which Grinch-like online resellers are … Read more
To infinity and beyond — again? Tim Allen and Tom Hanks could be returning as Buzz Lightear and Woody in “Toy Story 5.” On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Allen, 70, revealed that he and Hanks, 67, are in talks to get back behind the mic. “Bob Iger, head of … Read more
Aussie fitness influencer Laura Henshaw has raised eyebrows after admitting to a personal “hygiene fail”. The Melbourne-based former model, who co-founded health and wellness empire Kic alongside Steph Claire Smith, was discussing how frequently women should wash their sex toys on an episode of the pair’s KICPOD podcast earlier this week. While the 30-year-old shared … Read more
The Cavinder twins have got a friend in one another. The social media sensations got into the Halloween spirit over the weekend when they transformed into beloved “Toy Story” characters, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, in a new TikTok video. Haley and Hanna can be seen dancing in their costumes to Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a … Read more