There’s no question that times were much simpler in my youth. Toys were much simpler. Anything that might be considered high-tech required six D-sized batteries to operate. I’m sure technology plays a significant role in our loss of this simplicity. I used to love playing with Silly Putty. Even though its origins are technology-based, as…
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If you’ve had kids in your house sometime over the last 20 years, you’ve likely encountered Slime. This children’s toy was most popular in the late 90s and early 00s when the TV show Double Dare on Nickelodeon was at its peak. Today, kids don’t settle for the little plastic container you can buy at…
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Every company and business is looking for ways to boost sales. For some, you just need to serve your existing audience better, and that effort will help boost business. However, many companies must look for new customers by expanding their audience. Toy manufacturers not only constantly need to come up with new items, but today,…
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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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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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