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Food 6 years ago

McDonald's to scrap plastic in UK 'Happy Meal' toys

McDonald's pledged on Tuesday to end the use of plastic found in toys served with children's "Happy Meals" in the UK and Ireland by the beginning of 2021.

Environment 6 years ago

Lego's colorful plastic bricks to go green

There may be a global revolt against plastic, but Danish toymaker Lego, famous for its multi-colored plastic building bricks, remains a raging success, even if it, too, aims to go green.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

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Designer art toys have stories to tell

Designer toys are collectible and sought after for the variety of issues they speak to.

City 6 years ago

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Study finds unsafe lead concentration in paint on playground equipment

A study conducted by Bali Fokus/Nexus3 Foundation, an environmental health NGO, found that at least 69 percent of playground equipment had a lead concentration over 90 parts per million (ppm), which is the national standard deemed safe for children.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Barbie celebrates Day of the Dead, but not everyone is happy

Barbie has been many things -- from a bathing beauty to an astronaut to even president. Now, she is donning skeleton face paint and a crown of marigolds to honor Mexican culture, but some are crying foul.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Hasbro to buy 'Peppa Pig' owner for $4 billion

US toymaker Hasbro announced Thursday that it is acquiring studio Entertainment One, which owns popular cartoon series "Peppa Pig" among other children's content, for approximately $4 billion.

Business 6 years ago

Jakarta to host largest toy expo in Southeast Asia

The Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, is getting ready to host what is said to be the largest toy exhibition in Southeast Asia.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Toys Kingdom introduces Muslim dolls Salam Sisters

Nearing the end of the second week of Ramadan, toy and hobby store Toys Kingdom has introduced Salam Sisters, a collection of Muslim dolls to inspire children, especially girls, to have the courage to pursue their dreams.

Parents 6 years ago

Abundance: A glossy threat to Generation Z

Parents think that there is no need for their kids to struggle like them for the trivial pleasures of life, especially when they have enough money to spend. They have money so they can make their kids happy.

Parents 7 years ago

Barbie turns 60 with career dolls and role models

An astronaut, a football player and a news anchor were among the new-look, high-achieving Barbies unveiled by toy company Mattel at an anniversary event in Singapore Friday.

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McDonald's to scrap plastic in UK 'Happy Meal' toys

Lego's colorful plastic bricks to go green

PREMIUM Designer art toys have stories to tell

PREMIUM Study finds unsafe lead concentration in paint on playground equipment

Barbie celebrates Day of the Dead, but not everyone is happy

Hasbro to buy 'Peppa Pig' owner for $4 billion

Jakarta to host largest toy expo in Southeast Asia

Toys Kingdom introduces Muslim dolls Salam Sisters

Abundance: A glossy threat to Generation Z

Barbie turns 60 with career dolls and role models

follow our Social media

Your Opinion Matters

Thank You

PREMIUM
Designer art toys have stories to tell

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Study finds unsafe lead concentration in paint on playground equipment