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South China Morning PostChinese-American investor Duan Yongping increased his holding in the Hong Kong-listed toy company on July 6. The stake rose to 7.65 percent, or 102 million shares, via his firm H&H International Investment.
forbes.comThe collectibles company will offer figures based on 21 entertainment properties at its booth during the July 23-26 event. It has sold more than one million units since launching the line at the prior convention.
ZeroHedgeThe Denmark-based toy company posted Pride-themed material on Instagram and its site in early July 2026. Some parents and social media users called for a boycott. The company has released similar content in prior years.
comicbook.comMattel announced on June 29, 2026, four limited-edition collectibles tied to KPop Demon Hunters, Masters of the Universe, Jurassic Park III and Monster High. The items go on sale July 23 at the convention and on MattelCreations.com.
ForbesMattel’s Hot Wheels brand is releasing limited-edition diecast vehicles tied to KPop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things and Top Gun for the July convention. The items go on sale at the company’s booth and online starting July 23.
theregister.comThe Office for Product Safety and Standards identified three products sold on Amazon that pose choking or toxic-metal hazards. Two toy listings were removed from the platform and one jewellery shipment was stopped at the border.
forbes.comThe figure, priced at 47,300 yen, is now available for pre-order and scheduled for release in October 2026.
Usa TodayThe Lego Architecture Sagrada Família set, a 12,060-piece model of the Barcelona basilica, goes on pre-order June 4 and global sale November 1 for $799.99.
The VergeLego will release 12 new Pokémon-themed sets on August 1 that use Smart Bricks for training and battle functions. Two sets include the required bricks and charger; the remaining ten require separate purchase of Smart Bricks.
ABC NewsMerchandise linked to upcoming Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Toy Story releases is entering stores. The products are timed with the theatrical schedule for the coming months.
Web traffic to the Pop Mart website fell sharply after the Labubu trend peaked in summer 2025. The company reported that 40 percent of its revenue still came from the product in March 2026.
Several companies now sell plush toys with embedded AI chatbots that play games, answer questions, and tell stories. The products are priced from roughly $100 upward and are promoted to parents seeking to limit children's screen exposure.
ForbesThe toy maker's initial two assortments of miniature dolls and mini figures tied to the hit Netflix movie arrive Monday at Target, Walmart and Amazon. KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix's most-streamed movie after debuting in June 2025 and later won two Oscars. Mattel was named gl…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe NeeDoh squishy sensory toy has experienced widespread shortages due to its viral popularity on social media platforms. USA Today reported that online retailers are sold out, prompting consumers to search for alternatives. A parenting expert shared observations on children's i…