Thanks to the megahit movie, Barbie has been the toy everyone has talked about this year. While Mattel enjoyed a spike in doll sales this year, another of its longtime creations also had another stellar year. Hot Wheels celebrated its 55th anniversary this year, and the brand of toy cars once again earned the toy…
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When I look at my daily news feed, I see another story about a new drone strike in the Russian-Ukrainian War. It seems it was just yesterday when drones were toys. As technology keeps advancing, I can see a time when people don’t fight wars; it’s all accomplished with drones. And that’s a scary thought…
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I do my best to stay up-to-date with pop culture and the latest trends. But sometimes, I find that I’m totally in the dark. Yesterday before a conference call, there was a discussion about the holidays, and my boss mentioned a toy he was searching for, Squishmallows. They’re one of the hottest toys this year….
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My nieces and nephews all love playing with LEGOs. I think they enjoy spreading them out all over the floor even more. But some people are trying to make them something that adults use too. My wife’s company has used them for team-building exercises. And Nashville is about to host a pop-up LEGO bar. Yes,…
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When it comes to kids and Christmas, some toys stand the test of time. Baby dolls, Legos, Barbie, and Hot Wheels are always favorites. But, there are some strange gifts too. Maybe, I should clarify that. There are some odd toys, or perhaps I’m just getting old…
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Back in my younger days, there were certain toys I wanted but knew I’d never get. Anything that said batteries required was out of the question. Now that the technology has improved and rechargeable options are cheap, batteries aren’t taboo. And now it seems that everything needs batteries…
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The last eighteen months have been challenging for everyone. People and businesses of all sizes have begun focusing on the future. McDonald’s has made many changes. Just the other day, the fast-food giant announced that they were making changes to their Happy Meal. Some people love this change, others, not so much…
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Children’s toys come and go. Some toys like Barbie have been popular for decades. But some toys are just simply fads. Back in my younger days, we all met the Duncan Yo-Yo Champion and kept a yo-yo with us all the time. But kids today couldn’t care less. I wonder what happened…
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If you’re a Star Wars fan you’re probably pretty excited about the new Baby Yoda. He (I think it’s a he) is from the new Star Wars saga The Mandalorian. And while Disney is usually on top of things, it looks like they made a big mistake…
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I don’t really want to think about Christmas yet, but I may need to start shopping early. I’m wondering where we’re going to find the best toy deals for all my nieces and nephews…
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