If you have a spatula made of recycled black plastic, go to your kitchen, grab it and throw it in the rubbish. Immediately. That is the alarming message from a new study published in the journal Chemosphere. Cooking with any plastic utensil has long been seen as worrisome because heat can cause chemicals in the … Read more
THE START OF STOMPIN’ GROUND “Music has always been instilled in me, naturally,” shared Suhaimi. The self-professed kampung boy recalled being exposed to all sorts of music at a young age, living with his mother and extended family. He had aunties and uncles who were professional musicians, with one even recording an album. In the early 1980s, … Read more
Entrepreneur caught up with Chris Cocks, CEO of 101-year-old toy company Hasbro at Collision conference in Toronto. The conference brings together business and tech leaders to discuss industry trends and innovation. It was a wide-ranging conversation addressing everything from the company’s nimble approach to change to some of Cocks’ most cherished toys. Below is a … Read more
Conor McGregor Collectible Designer Figure Unveiled Ahead of UFC® 303: PEREIRA vs. PROCHAZKA 2 TORONTO, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Stancé, a designer art toy company, proudly announces its global partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. As a new partner of UFC creating Limited-Edition Designer Toys, Stancé’s highly anticipated debut will be … Read more
This is em-bear-assing. Build-A-Bear’s stuffed animals targeting “kidults” — with some dressed in bikinis and others wearing a Hugh Hefner-style robe while pouring champagne — has led some critics to slam the child-friendly company. The St. Louis, Mo.-based toy company rolled out the risque accessories for their stuffed bears as part of a Valentine’s Day … Read more
Riverview father Rudy Walters is speaking out after Mastermind Toys stopped accepting gift cards effective Christmas Day — with signs posted on their storefronts only days before. Walters said the move raises questions about the value of gift cards and about consumer protection when a company such as Mastermind Toys heads toward bankruptcy. “I would just like to see some more … Read more
Magnetic ball sets sold online by Walmart have been recalled for being an “ingestion hazard” for children. The Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks do not meet the federal regulations for magnets, according to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The spherical magnets, sold online exclusively by … Read more
Mastermind Toys shoppers have less than a week to redeem store gift cards. The Canadian toy retailer announced earlier this month that it had signed an asset purchase agreement with Unity Acquisitions Inc. Mastermind filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCCA) on Nov 24. Customers are now being told their gift cards will not be honoured … Read more
“Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen. The toy company is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, Mattel announced Wednesday. “American Girl” will be produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, the production company of “Twilight” and “The Fault in Our Stars.” … Read more
Hasbro said on Monday it would cut another 900 jobs globally, nearly a year after the toymaker announced it would reduce 15 per cent of its workforce amid weaker sales. Hasbro had said in January it would cut about 1,000 full-time positions. On Monday, the company said it had already cut 800 jobs. Hasbro had employed … Read more
