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The fluffiest robot of CES 2021 is back thanks to Casio
Moflin is a robotic plushie with "emotional capabilities" developed by Japanese startup Vanguard Industries.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.12.2024
An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work
Nerf's Destiny 2 "Ace of Spades" limited edition blaster looks very similar to an artist's piece of fan art.
Danny Gallagher09.12.2024
There’s a Stranger Things Polly Pocket set, and its design is really clever
Mattel Creations’ latest Polly Pocket collab is a Stranger Things playset that houses the fictional town of Hawkins and the Upside Down in a compact shaped like a walkie-talkie.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.07.2024
Lego is releasing a Jaws set in August that recreates the final showdown on Quint’s boat
Lego unveiled the upcoming 1497-piece Jaws set this week alongside a 90-second mini-movie that reimagines the film in Lego brick form. It comes with the shark, the boat, minifigures for Brody, Hooper and Quint, and more.
Cheyenne MacDonald07.06.2024
You can keep your favorite Disney/Pixar characters as virtual pets with the new Bitzee
Spin Master, which introduced Bitzee to the US last summer, is now gearing up to release two new versions of the device later this year: Bitzee Disney and Bitzee Magicals. Bitzee Disney will feature 30 familiar characters.
Cheyenne MacDonald06.05.2024
A popular Japanese digital pet with the weirdest mode of interaction is coming to the US
A play on the Japanese mimetic word for “squishy” (punipuni), Punirunes has a design quirk that sets it apart from other gadgets of its ilk: a doughy button at the center of the device that serves to simulate physical contact with your pet.
Cheyenne MacDonald05.28.2024
Tamagotchi collectors rejoice: Bandai is finally rereleasing a beloved model from 2004
Bandai announced this week that it’s bringing back the Tamagotchi Connection to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the toy’s release. Pre-orders are now open for the Connection in six colors, at $30 each. It will ship July 9.
Cheyenne MacDonald05.15.2024
Tamagotchi Uni finally feels complete after its biggest update yet
With the version 1.6.0 update for Tamagotchi Uni that rolled out on March 19, Bandai opened the Tama Portal and introduced DLC called Tamaverse Tickets, which unlock new areas. The first two are Very Berry Land and the LoveMelo Concert.
Cheyenne MacDonald03.28.2024
Teenage Engineering made a toy car that costs $250
Teenage Engineering just surprise-released a $250 toy car. The Grip Car is, well, a toy that you can roll around or keep on a shelf. That’s it.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2023
Disney World will put your holographic face on a Tron action figure for $90
Disney is pushing out new Tron merchandise despite the 13 years since the last movie. The action figures are customized using the park’s Tron Identity Program to display your scanned face on an LCD hidden behind the figure’s visor.
Will Shanklin03.16.2023
Lego finally adds Princess Peach to its Super Mario sets
Lego has introduced Princess Peach to its Super Mario universe, including a new set.
Jon Fingas03.10.2022
Toddlers can get their frag on with VTech’s baby gamer chair
Baby gamers finally have a throne of their own.
Kris Naudus03.09.2022
Netflix and Mattel are making a live-action 'Masters of the universe' movie
Netflix is teaming up with Mattel to make a live-action 'Masters of the Universe' movie, and they've already chosen their He-Man actor.
Jon Fingas01.29.2022
Lego delays 'Overwatch 2' set amid Activision Blizzard sexual harassment scandal
You can now add Lego to the list of companies re-evaluating their relationship with Activision Blizzard following allegations the company allowed senior employees to create a workplace rife with sexual harassment and abuse.
Igor Bonifacic01.11.2022
Lego's 'Sonic the Hedgehog' set arrives January 1st
Lego has revealed that its long-in-the-making 'Sonic the Hedgehog' set will be available January 1st.
Jon Fingas12.28.2021
Lego adds 'Luigi's Mansion' sets to its Super Mario World collection
Lego has unveiled a trio of 'Luigi's Mansion' sets in its Super Mario World line, giving the other plumber more of his due.
Jon Fingas10.31.2021
Hasbro unveils 'ultimate' Nerf version of the Halo Needler gun
Hasbro has introduced a limited-edition Halo Needler Nerf blaster that gets much closer to the weapon from the game.
Jon Fingas10.24.2021
R2-D2 is now a Tamagotchi you’ll forget about
You can play holochess with the Star Wars droid starting on November 11th.
Kris Holt08.02.2021
This electronic fairy jar is a charming mix of Pokémon and Tamagotchi
WowWee's new LCD toy lets children amass a collection of colorful fairies in a jar.
Kris Naudus06.24.2021
My Tamagotchi Pix is drowning in poop and it's not my fault
The new Tamagotchi Pix has a camera but that's not the problem with it.
Kris Naudus06.02.2021