Talk about a trouble magnet. Magnetized toys may be popular — but the parts themselves can be extremely dangerous for your little one, according to experts. A new video shared by @tinyheartseducation, a child safety organization started by former paramedic Nikki Jurcutz and her sister, Rach Waia, warned that in many cases the magnets can “rip … Read more
Life can be a little more fantastic with some plastic. The record-breaking “Barbie” movie has inspired a cultural phenomenon, contributing to a pink paint shortage and inspiring a fabulously feminine fashion trend, dubbed “Barbiecore.” More than just an aesthetic fad, the Greta Gerwig-directed flick, starring Margot Robbie as the titular Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, has also … Read more
This little shopper’s a big spender. A monster truck that jumps 23 inches off the ground, 112 water slides and a $500 hot tub were just a few of the luxuries a 5-year-old boy treated himself to while making a series of unauthorized purchases, totaling nearly $1,000, on Amazon via its virtual assistant technology, Alexa. … 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
Thank goodness the veterinarian wasn’t a quack. A dog owner in China was left in disbelief after doctors discovered that her beloved French bulldog had swallowed a staggering 11 rubber ducks — and had to be rushed to an emergency operation as a result, reported Asia Wire. Ms. Liu, as she was named in Shanghai’s … Read more
Her toy story had a happy ending. A pilot flew an American Girl doll 5,880 miles from Tokyo to Texas — to reunite it with a 9-year-old who lost it. American Airlines’ James Danen first learned about Valentina Dominguez’s lost doll through her parents’ Facebook post, according to WFAA-TV. Rudy and Celeste Dominguez had last … Read more
In the market for a creepy collectable, one that may hug you back? Sarah Smith Gunter of Pinckney, Michigan, is selling a Jester Harlequin doll that’s “definitely not haunted” for the low price of $30 on Facebook Marketplace. “It is vintage 1980s, in the style of Madame Verte but I don’t see any tags or … Read more
They’re never too young for delinquency. One “Little Tike” was allegedly forced to wear an “ankle monitor,” according to a viral TikTok video posted on @legbootlegit with over 21 million views. In the one-minute clip, the child is seen wearing a red and yellow device called “My First Ankle Monitor,” purportedly manufactured by “Little Yikes.” “If you’re the … Read more
They’re dis-Ken-tinued. Greta Gerwig’s bubblegum fever dream “Barbie” gave clever nod to ill-fated Barbie Land dolls — such as pregnant Midge, Ken’s BFF Allan, Tanner the pooping pup and Growing Up Skipper, to name a few. “I think I got most of them in there,” Gerwig, 39, told IndieWire of brushing off the decades of … Read more
She works hard for her doll-ars. Barbie has a history of shocking price tags, but this was the most expensive one ever sold — auctioned off at Christie’s in Manhattan for $302,500. The bedazzled doll — designed by Australian jeweler Stefano Canturi — features a necklace with a 1-carat pink diamond in the center along … Read more
Think pink, channel your Ken-ergy and strap on your roller skates my babies, we’re in the midst of a Barbie summer. Greta Gerwig’s hotly anticipated fantasy comedy “Barbie,” premieres July 21 with Cancer queen Margot Robbie playing the titular role alongside Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Emerald Fennell, America Ferrera, Will Farrell, Dua Lipa, Helen Mirren … Read more
Life in plastic — it’s not so fantastic, according to some Barbie bashers. A new study found that an overwhelming 82% of the 1,000 multi-generational, female case studies think Barbie dolls — which take center stage in a highly anticipated Margot Robbie movie premiering Friday, July 21 — promote unrealistic body expectations to girls and women. … Read more
In Greta Gerwig’s much-anticipated “Barbie” movie — which opens in theaters on Friday — “Insecure” actress Issa Rae brings some black power to the iconic doll’s pink world as President Barbie. But it was another African-American woman, Louvenia “Kitty” Black Perkins, who designed the first black Barbie — released in 1980 in a box that … Read more
Will the real Barbara Millicent Roberts – aka Barbie – please stand up. She’s definitely not the blonde, tall, and very leggy Margot Robbie, 35, who plays the real-life Barbie in the $100 million live-action “Barbie” movie coming to theaters on July 21. Depending on who a Barbie fan believes, however, the genuine, in-the-flesh Barbie … Read more
Do you ever find yourself reminiscing over favorite childhood toys or memories? A new survey has revealed four in five Americans look up their childhood favorites for the nostalgia. The poll of 2,000 American Gen Zers and millennials found that, if given the opportunity, 67% would try to buy a replica of something from their … Read more
One child’s trash is a college student’s home decor. A University of Delaware student put her DIY skills to the test and transformed a children’s plastic kitchenette into a unique and stylish bar cart for herself and her roommates. In a TikTok video that’s since racked up 2.5 million views, Lauren Bennett tore off the … Read more
When you’re spending time with a baby, you expect to have nothing but a great time. Kendall was playing with her young nephew like it was any other day. But when she held him, she spotted something that could have quickly ended in tragedy. In an Instagram post from Tiny Hearts Foundation, a woman issued a warning about a children’s toy … Read more
A communication researcher in Australia is calling for more regulation of the growing practice of kids hawking toys as paid social media influencers. “These are often children of celebrities who develop lucrative partnerships with brands to maximize engagement and ‘selling power,’” Dr. Catherine Archer, of Edith Cowan University, said in a statement Wednesday. “Our study … Read more
Life in plastic is now even more fantastic. Barbie manufacturer Mattel announced their first-ever doll with Down syndrome on Tuesday as the brand seeks to expand the doll’s diversity and representation, reports the Mirror. The doll is part of the company’s Fashionistas line and costs $10.99. “As the most diverse doll line on the market, … Read more
What a marvel-ous home. Vintage comic books and figurines fill an “abandoned” house discovered by urban explorer Devin Dark, who suspects the ’80s and ’90s merchandise is worth “millions.” “You walk in and immediately you can see everything stockpiled right in front,” Dark, who hails from Chicago, told SWNS. “It’s just overwhelming. You just stand … Read more