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10/4/2026


2.Vanilla-Scented, Machine-Washable and Made in Spain: The Baby Doll Shelf in 2026 and the Tariff Math
Shoppers are trading up, and women and girls drive much of the toy growth. Here is how three doll makers set themselves apart: Corolle's dolls sorted by age, Paola Reina's Spanish factory and Adora's washable dolls, with the tariff picture for each...

11/1/2026


3.Games Are 2026's Hottest Toy Aisle: What It Means for Hobby Shelves, Dice and Family Games
Games and puzzles posted one of the two biggest category gains in U.S. toys in early 2026...

11/1/2026


4.Arts & Crafts Are Up 20%: Corn Blocks, Make-Your-Own Body Cream and $7 Sensory Minis for Calm Play
Crafts are growing, sensory toys are booming, and the Nuremberg toy fair Spielwarenmesse named "Creative Mindfulness" a 2026 trend. Here is what Creativity for Kids, PlayMais and Sentosphere are putting on the shelf...

11/1/2026


5.Rocks, Mood Rings and Wooden Eggs: Why Museum and Gift Shops Should Watch the 2026 Toy Numbers
Teens and adults are driving toy growth, and almost every gift is planned ahead. That is good news for museum, zoo and gift shops...

11/1/2026




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1.Japanese toys
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10/4/2026


2.Vanilla-Scented, Machine-Washable and Made in Spain: The Baby Doll Shelf in 2026 and the Tariff Math
Shoppers are trading up, and women and girls drive much of the toy growth. Here is how three doll makers set themselves apart: Corolle's dolls sorted by age, Paola Reina's Spanish factory and Adora's washable dolls, with the tariff picture for each...

11/1/2026


3.Games Are 2026's Hottest Toy Aisle: What It Means for Hobby Shelves, Dice and Family Games
Games and puzzles posted one of the two biggest category gains in U.S. toys in early 2026...

11/1/2026




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1.Amazon v. CPSC: Who Has to Recall Unsafe Toys Sold on Amazon? Where the Case Stands
When a toy sold by a third-party seller on Amazon turns out to be dangerous, who has to recall it? CPSC says Amazon can be held responsible, and Amazon is challenging that in federal court. Here is where the case stands...

11/1/2026


2.Building Sets Are Up 22%: Pocket Robots, Coding Blocks, a Battery-Free Ride-On and the New Tariffs
Building and STEM toys are growing, and most of them are made in Asia, where the new U.S. tariffs are highest...

11/1/2026


3.Missed October? TDmonthly's Top Stories from October 2026
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11/1/2026


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11/1/2026


5.Tariff Refunds for Toy Importers: What the Freestyle World Class Action Means
On Oct. 8, the U.S. Court of International Trade certified a class action that could reach tens of thousands of importers still owed IEEPA tariff refunds. Here's what the court record and CBP's refund guidance say...

11/1/2026


6.Blocks, Magnets and a Panda Who Speaks 12 Languages: What New Research Says About Early Learning
A classroom study tied block building to better math scores, and building sets are up 22%. Here is what the research does and doesn't show, with Magformers' new magnetic sets and Little Pim's language videos for kids under 6...

11/1/2026


7.Rocks, Mood Rings and Wooden Eggs: Why Museum and Gift Shops Should Watch the 2026 Toy Numbers
Teens and adults are driving toy growth, and almost every gift is planned ahead. That is good news for museum, zoo and gift shops...

11/1/2026


8.Arts & Crafts Are Up 20%: Corn Blocks, Make-Your-Own Body Cream and $7 Sensory Minis for Calm Play
Crafts are growing, sensory toys are booming, and the Nuremberg toy fair Spielwarenmesse named "Creative Mindfulness" a 2026 trend. Here is what Creativity for Kids, PlayMais and Sentosphere are putting on the shelf...

11/1/2026


9.Vanilla-Scented, Machine-Washable and Made in Spain: The Baby Doll Shelf in 2026 and the Tariff Math
Shoppers are trading up, and women and girls drive much of the toy growth. Here is how three doll makers set themselves apart: Corolle's dolls sorted by age, Paola Reina's Spanish factory and Adora's washable dolls, with the tariff picture for each...

11/1/2026


10.Games Are 2026's Hottest Toy Aisle: What It Means for Hobby Shelves, Dice and Family Games
Games and puzzles posted one of the two biggest category gains in U.S. toys in early 2026...

11/1/2026


11.Hiring in the Toy Industry: 40 Open Jobs This Month
40 open jobs at Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, LEGO, MGA, Funko and Melissa & Doug, plus careers pages for seven more toy companies...

11/1/2026


12.Japanese toys
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10/4/2026


13.Current Toy Trends in the U.S. (September–October 2025)
Steam is adding 12 new free games to its library, offering a mix of puzzles, adventures, and role-playing experiences—perfect for families looking to explore digital entertainment without spending a dime...

10/1/2025


14.Toy industry and children's new trends In The News 09/01/2025
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago is introducing Homeschool Days, offering discounted admission for preschool families...

9/1/2025


15.McDonald's Japan's Pokémon Happy Meal Card Promotion Sells Out
McDonald's Japan's recent Happy Meal promotion, featuring special Pokémon trading cards, experienced an immediate sell-out on its August 9th launch...

8/1/2025


16.600 Fake Labubu Dolls Seized; Pose Choking Hazard
Investigations revealed these imitation products, popular vinyl-faced plush toys, posed a potential choking hazard due to small, easily detachable parts, failing safety standard tests. Authorities are advising parents to be cautious when buying toys from unfamiliar sellers, highlighting the dangers of non-compliant counterfeit goods. Anyone with concerns about unsafe toys is encouraged to contact the Citizen's Advice consumer helpline...

8/1/2025


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