When the first “Toy Story” film was released on Nov. 22, 1995, it created a fervor among children for cowboy hats, jet packs and little green aliens. Now, 30 years, four films, two theme park lands, and $3.3 billion in worldwide box-office revenue later, the animated franchise has become a staple of family movie nights. … Read more
Paulina Gretzky has got a forever friend in husband Dustin Johnson. The wife of the two-time major champion revealed their Halloween 2025 looks on Saturday in a series of Instagram Stories, with the longtime couple dressing as Sheriff Woody and Jessie from the beloved Disney-Pixar franchise “Toy Story.” Clad in a cropped white and yellow … Read more
Former ’90s kids are going to love the cartoon combo coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals. The fast food chain announced an exclusive collab that will have nostalgic fans rushing to the Golden Arches: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal. The McDonald’s “fandom fusion of epic proportions” will be available … Read more
Check your storage! One of the most popular kids toys of the ‘90s is trending online, and if you’ve still got one, you might just be able to use it to pay off the week’s groceries (or maybe even a few weeks). Your favorite toy is now a collector’s item! The Fisher Price Dream Doll House was a … Read more
Well, that’s not supposed to happen. Tuesday’s Dream-Valkyries game was interrupted by an NSFW moment in the fourth quarter, when what appeared to be a lime green colored dildo was thrown on the court. Atlanta and Golden State were tied 75-75 with less than a minute to play, when the object fell from above, bounced … Read more
Age really is just a number. When it comes to love, does an age difference really matter? Clearly not for this couple who have a 34-year age gap — and if the duo has any regrets, it’s that they wish they met sooner. The universe brought Christine Haycox, 74, and Hamza Dridi, 40, together seven … Read more
A 7-year-old Missouri girl named Scarlett Selby was left in a coma after a squishy toy exploded while she was attempting a viral TikTok challenge. “It all happened so quickly,” the victim’s father Josh Selby, 44, told Kennedy News while recounting the horrific ordeal. “I heard her scream, and it was like a blood-curdling scream.” … Read more
Get your kid the toy they want for the holidays this year — four in five parents confirmed that their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy or doll. A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged kids found that 63% believe if their kid plays … Read more
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
They’re in it for the long haul. John Howard will never forget his first Hess tanker truck gifted by his grandfather many Christmases ago — a green, yellow, red and white 1968 model with a fuel hose and working lights. The oil company had only just begun selling its now-iconic holiday toy in 1964 — and … Read more
She’s not messing around. Emily Skye, an Australian fitness trainer and model, is warning parents against buying the toys that she regrets having given to her children. The mother-of-two posted a video on TikTok to share what products should be skipped on children’s wishlists this holiday season. “I made a huge mistake,” she said in … Read more
Alisha Williams doesn’t own a home because she took a $50,000 risk in 2020. The 33-year-old, who has a background in marketing and communication, launched her sexual wellness business, Rosewell, with what could have been her house deposit. Ms Williams wanted to sell sex toys to women without it feeling sleazy. It was a tough sell … Read more
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