'Blind box' craze grips China's youth and mints toymakers a fortune
China's craze for "blind boxes" has made fortunes for toymakers and even caught the attention of those in power.
Sat May 08 2021
Lego launches bricks with Braille
Lego said it wanted to encourage blind and visually impaired children to explore new ways of learning to read and write.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Lego to cut 8 percent of staff as sales decline
The toymaker announced plans to lay off 8 percent of its workforce as it reported a 5 percent fall in mid-year revenue.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Barbie's boyfriend Ken gets a makeover
Toymaker Mattel on Tuesday announced 15 new Ken dolls, featuring seven skin tones, nine hairstyles and three body styles including a more muscular "broad" physique.
Wed Jun 21 2017
The surprising reason Lego wanted people to stop buying its toys
Last year, Lego began looking for ways to discourage customers from buying its products.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Barbie stirs up frenzy with swimsuit issue debut
On the threshold of her 55th birthday, the world's most famous doll stirring up a frenzy with her swimsuit debut in Sports Illustrated.
Sat Feb 15 2014