As simple as they might seem in concept, the truth is that making a good toy is harder than it seems. Many toys that represent human figures tend to invoke the uncanny valley, but some are so creepy ...

Yesterday we rolled our eyes at a Florida mom causing a big fuss about Toys "R" Us selling Breaking Bad action figures. Susan Schrivjer started an online petition to ban the toys because she can't ...

Rewatching Toy Story 3 just solidified my opinion on the subject. He’s such a memorable and complex character who’s simultaneously horrific and sympathetic. Let’s discuss Lotso and why he’s such a ...

At the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, one side will be talking about its iconic liquor bottle as its valued trademark. The other side will be talking about parody and free expression. And both will be ...

One of the then-latest toys the article mentions by name is Stinkor, “a skunky-striped meanie who actually smells bad” that was part of Mattel’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe line that year.