Welcome back to Important Toy News, the SYFY WIRE column that shows you all the best and coolest happenings in the world of amazing toys and collectibles for the week. Get ready, my fellow lovers of toys, because we are heading right back into that toy box for another week […]
California Lawmakers Push for Gender-neutral Toy Stores
California lawmakers are pushing for gender-neutral retail sections in big stores so that clothes, toys and childcare items are not separated into products traditionally marketed for boys or girls. Assembly Members Evan Low and Cristina Garcia have co-authored a new bill that would require department stores with 500 or more […]
My wife is treating a toy as her child, and more advice from Dear Prudence.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by aarestt/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Dear Prudence is online weekly to chat live with readers. Here’s an edited transcript of this week’s chat. Danny Lavery: I’m here, I’m upright, I’m doing my best. Let’s see what we can do with that. Q. Childish attachment: I’m a man […]
Holiday toy drives are underway in Palm Beach Gardens
The city of Palm Beach Gardens and Alton Town Center are hosting holiday toy drives this month. Jodie Wagner | Palm Beach Post Things to do in Palm Beach Gardens: 1. Holiday Joy Drive: The Holiday Joy Drive sponsored by the Palm Beach Gardens Police & Fire Foundation is underway. Those wishing to donate […]
Dr. Lori: It’s prime time to sell your toy political collectibles [art and antiques column] | Food + Living
The vintage toy market is nearly as emotionally charged as the political landscape. During campaign season, which keeps getting longer and longer nowadays, the most popular political — specifically, presidential — collectibles come in the form of playthings, games or toys. From bobbleheads to Beanie Babies, now is the time […]