Toy
How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media
Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.
LEGO next to Cornflakes: Shufersal enters the toy market - is it really worth the price?
It’s a 'Tay' Story: Taylor Swift announces original song written for Toy Story 5
A shift on the shelf: Toy retail chain opens new store with a different concept
'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears - review
Marginality and antisemitism gave Jews the edge they needed to innovate and invent.
Punch the baby macaque opens up to troop mates
Sanctuary caregivers report the orphaned macaque now spends more time with peers than with his comfort toy
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish: From teaching in Ukraine to creating Jewish kids' toys in Hadera
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish is grateful that “here in Israel you can live a full Jewish life, without judgment or reproach.”
Promotions and new home items
New home collections, exclusive deals, and an interactive sun safety exhibition open to the public.
What is the viral Labubu toy some shoppers are brawling over to get their hands on? - explainer
The retailer Pop Mart has paused sale in British stores after reports that shoppers fought for the doll.
Asteroid the size of 289 Squishmallows has 'very small' chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Using the ESA's measurement, asteroid 2024 YR4 may range anywhere from 200 to 500 Squishmallows, or roughly half of the size of the average child's collection.
Hastock chain acquires Red Pirate and Toys "R" Us
Hastock chain is expanding its operations, announcing today the completion of a deal and its entry into the toy sector with the acquisition of two leading brands—Red Pirate and Toys "R" Us.
Mashing avocados, assembling donuts: The coolest games and Hanukkah innovations
Not just the dreidel: Hanukkah is finally here, bringing with it games and innovations you must check out before attending traditional candle-lighting events.
HaStock acquires toy stores Red Pirate and Toys R Us
HaStock described the move as a significant milestone, poised to benefit Israeli consumers by addressing the high cost of every day items.
Scientists let toddlers play with a toy-dispensing vending machine. Here’s what they learned
Some children experimented with a machine that contained a mix of pink and purple toys, while others had a machine filled only with purple toys.
