June 26, 2025
June 2025 | Vol. XXIV - No. 6
Toys In The News 6/26/2025
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TDmonthly Staff
June 2025
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Business Insider
Toy prices are finally rising — after being so low for so long. That inflation could be a good thing.
Inflation is finally coming for toys, which have been really cheap for a long time. This could mean parents finally buy fewer of them.
The Independent
Psychotherapist explains why people are obsessed with Labubu toys right now
Labubu toys, characterized as "ugly-cute" monster dolls, have become highly desirable keychains, particularly among women.
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People.com
Mattel to Debut New Collector Toys at Comic-Con 2025, Including a Very Lifelike John Cena Action Figure
Marvel is debuting new collector edition toys at Comic-Con 2025, including a very lifelike John Cena action figure.
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Time Extension
Jada Toys' Mega Man Wave 3 Is Finally Available To Pre-Order
The wave was first revealed back in 2023 - After a long wait, the third wave of Jada Toys' Mega
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Princess Lilibet spotted with 'gold dust' toy loved by her royal cousins
Princess Lilibet has the same taste in toys as her royal cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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Core77
The 2025 Core77 Design Awards Toys & Play Winners
This year's Toys & Play jury was led by Rafael Atijas the Founder and
USA Today
Lil McDonald's Happy Meals let you take a little piece of McDonald's home
Lil McDonald's Happy Meals, available nationwide July 1, include tiny toy versions of a restaurant, delivery truck and food orders.
The Washington Post
Toys are getting pricier as tariffs kick in
Toy and game prices jumped by a record amount in May. The industry, which relies heavily on China, has been hit hard by new import taxes.
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The Conversation
Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up – here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys
What happens when your child's toy appears to care for them – but doesn't really?
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