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The Top Five Old-School Hobbies That Are Dying Out

Whatever happened to old-school hobbies that get us out of the house and away from our screens?

The Top Ten Old-School Hobbies That Are Dying Out

Experts always say we’re supposed to have a hobby, so we don’t get too stressed out by life. But how many of us actually have one? A new survey found about 75% of us DO

What’s a Responsible Game Store to Do?

I’ve been struggling with the right thing to do at the shop to be good ducks right now and it is very tough. We don’t wanna be over the top, but we also really want to make sure we keep…

Toy & Game Ideas: Keep Kids Entertained, Healthy, and Active

With winter in full swing, parents of young children have their work cut out for them finding safe, age-appropriate toys and activities that help kids explore, learn, and burn energy while indoors.

Is the Ouija Board Just a Game?

I’ve always found it a bit funny how the Ouija board, that sinister portal for demonic entities, is sold to children at toy stores. Even if you allow for

How an Industrial Oops Led This Gunk to Become a Stretchy Smash-Hit Toy

The surprising story of how Silly Putty accidentally sprang from a wartime dilemma.

6 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Tabletop Gamer in Your Life

Holiday shopping for a board gamer can be tricky. You may not know what’s in their collection and their tastes may be finicky, making a board game or expansion an iffy proposition. But some h…

Learn to code — from toys

From build-your-own robots to computer programming 101, STEM toys are flooding the market.

How toys became gendered

Why it’ll take more than a gender-neutral doll to change how boys perceive femininity

Toy gift ideas for boys

From robots and race cars to dinosaurs, your little guy will roar over these toy gift ideas!

How Toy Testers Work

Typically, when we imagine our kids getting jobs, they're adults. For a few lucky toddlers, however, the workforce comes calling early. Who better to test toys and games than the kids who love them?

How to Make a Toy Marshmallow Catapult

Give the kids something to shoot at that doesn't involve a video screen. Help them make a mini catapult then use marshmallows or pom-poms to shoot at targets. To make it easy, we've provide a numbered target you can just download and print.

Toy safety: Were these toys ever a good idea?

Take a look at how U.S. toy safety standards came about and consider some of the most famous banned toys.

17 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About Your Favorite Toys

Atomic Age space toys: what to look for

Luke Honey explores the mind-boggling world of 1950s toys inspired by space and science