Children’s preferences for dolls, trucks and other toys have long fascinated parents and researchers alike. Far from being mere distractions, these play objects appear to play a meaningful role in ...

American Girl marks its 40th anniversary after five quarters of sales growth, but revenue remains far below its peak as ...

Lifelike down to the fingernails, complete with tiny veins and folds of skin – dolls that look like real babies can be deeply endearing yet unsettling. In the Netherlands, however, there are tens of t ...

In a time defined by uncertainty—geopolitical upheaval, cultural polarization, and shifting norms around identity—the little things matter. Sometimes those little things come in 11.5 inches of plastic ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Julie Kim After a new round of testing, we’ve added four new dolls to this ...

Ray Lawler’s drama became an international hit in the 50s, playing London, New York and eventually the silver screen. Now it’s being restaged as part of the ‘Doll trilogy’ in Melbourne – and it remain ...

Just south of Mexico City sits a small canal island with no electricity, no running water — and more than 4,000 decaying dolls hanging from trees. The collection began in the 1950s after a hermit ...

A 7-year-old caught a Black doll with beads tied like a noose at a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade, prompting outrage and an ...

In a new interview with ET, Chucky star Jennifer Tilly spills the beans that there's more Child's Play in the future.

The full cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre’s forthcoming production of A Doll’s House. Henrik Ibsen’s play will ...

The chief science officer of ABA Centers writes that toys like the new autistic Barbie offer early lessons in inclusion for autistic children and their playmates.

The U.S. toy industry rebounded in 2025, but toymakers are facing challenges as the industry gathers for the annual New York ...