Toys Press Releases

Highlights: German terracotta Santa Claus figure, $66,000; late 1800s 24½-inch-tall papier-mâché Santa figure, $26,400; rare 1904 Steiff apricot "rod bear" with X-ray of interior torso, $20,400

SGS summarizes the EU publication of Directive (EU) 2026/192, which permits the use of cobalt in three defined toy applications.

Toy Recruitment Launches as the Specialist Talent Partner Dedicated to the Global Toy & Games Sector Toy Recruitment, a new specialist talent partner built exclusively for the global toy, games, and play industry, has officially launched—bringing a...

Highlights: Marklin hand-painted early musical carousel, $120,000; circa-1912-1915 Marklin Series II model of 'Battleship Brooklyn,' $90,000; Ives No. 40 Gauge 1 locomotive set, $52,800.

SGS offers an expert guide to the EU's new Toy Safety Regulation to help businesses prepare for their obligations under the new rules.

SGS opens Cambodia's first full toy testing laboratory in response to growing local and international demand for toys produced and sourced in Cambodia.

Toy expert Mike Drake joins host Nancy AF on AGE BLIND for a lively conversation about fresh holiday gift ideas from his "Buy Curious" seasonal guide.

SGS highlights revisions to Chinese toy safety standards GB 6675 parts 1-4, aligning them with ISO 8124 and strengthening compliance with mandatory Chinese Compulsory Certification requirements.

SGS becomes Amazon TIC Direct Validation body, supporting toy sellers in meeting new compliance rules and avoiding delisting.

From pressed steel trucks to retro action figures, Toyoholic.com's real-time search helps collectors spot rare toy deals before they're gone.

Sensory play kits provide enriched experiences between children and parents

SGS reports the publication of Amendment A1:2025 to EN 71-2, updating toy flammability requirements with clarifications and alignments to related standards.

Keepy Uppy™ by Ollyball, (KeepyUppy.com), the innovative and beloved active-play ball that's becoming an everyday plaything with families and sports enthusiasts, announces its latest triumph: the 2025 Influencer Award presented by Clamour and The Toy...

Alterra Retail is proud to announce the newest addition to its curated collection of sustainable family goods: Mentari Wooden Toys.

SGS publishes an overview of the EU's draft regulation on toy safety.

November 8th was dedicated entirely to toys. November 9th featured Canadiana, toys and historic objects, clocks, canes, firearms, ammo & advertising. Both featured the Phil Barnett Collection. Online bidding was on multiple platforms.

Nov. 8th (Toys, featuring the Phil Barnett collection), will close beginning at 5pm Eastern time. The Nov. 9th Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects auction will close starting at 9am. Internet bidding is on LiveAuctioneers.com and the M&M wesbite.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing the US CPSC's notice of proposed rulemaking to add performance and labeling requirements for water bead toys.

Cook Children's Health Care System has collaborated with Toy of the Year-winning Ollyball on a cobranded colorable indoor play ball featuring the Cook Children's mascot, "Peaks the Dragon." The collaboration is aimed at bringing happiness to children and.

Santa Barbara, CA – Plush Teddies is thrilled to announce the arrival of a delightful collection of Charlie Bears from the UK, making their new home in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara.

In a world dominated by screens and disposable plastic toys, which represents a major trend in the current toy market, children are increasingly exposed to passive forms of entertainment. Dutch designer Viktoriya Gotseva offers a solution.