Toys
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The Week Unwrapped: Are we in the Mattel Cinematic Universe?
Podcast Plus can Japan crack its demographic crisis, and what does national debt actually mean?
By The Week Staff Published
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Being nosy 'helps you live longer'
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Beanie Bubble: the true story behind fallen toy empire film
Under the Radar New release depicts rise and fall of 1990s stuffed plushy phenomenon
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Barbie: from problematic toy to feminist icon?
Talking Point She may have exacerbated negative body image issues among girls but Barbie also offered a diverse range of career choices
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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How Barbie conquered the world
feature The first major feature film about the world’s most popular doll will be released next month
By The Week Staff Published
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The good, the bad and the Ken: Barbie through the ages
In Pictures The first live-action Barbie movie is scheduled for release in July this year
By Richard Windsor Published
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Christmas gifts for kids 2022: top toys of the year revealed
The Week Recommends Pricing has been a ‘strong consideration’ for the latest DreamToys shortlist
By Mike Starling Published
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Christmas gifts for children: what are the top toys of 2021?
The Week Recommends Paw Patrol, Star Wars, Barbie and Hot Wheels are on the must-have toy wish lists
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Lego Super Mario: a toy every (big) kid will want this year
Speed Read Nintendo’s iconic character is recreated in a new world of bricks
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Are plastic toys dangerous?
In Depth EU regulator reveals hundreds of products available in the UK contain chemicals that may cause cancer and infertility
By The Week Staff Published
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Is slime dangerous for children?
In Depth Consumer group Which? finds up to four times the EU limit of potentially unsafe chemical in some toys
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Shopping trends from Smallable's Cecile Roederer
In Depth The founder of the online emporium for childrenswear, womenswear, toys and interiors on their origins and what’s new this season
By Cecile Roederer Last updated
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Connected toys can be hacked by ‘almost anyone’
Speed Read Strangers could use popular toys such as Furby or CloudPets to speak to children
By The Week Staff Last updated
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