Chinese authorities have raided toy shops across the country to enforce a ban on a handheld crossbow popular with children that can fire nails and needles, state media said. So-called toothpick crossbows were designed to shoot just that — toothpicks — and in recent weeks ...
Handheld crossbows that can fire out needles and nails are the latest must-have toy in China, but anxious parents want them banned before a young child gets blinded or worse. Selling online and in shops for as little as 7 yuan ($1), so-called toothpick crossbows ...
Holding a Bluetooth-enabled plastic toy gun with a smartphone attached, players fight virtual enemies appearing on the phone’s screen as it displays real surroundings. The augmented reality gun battle was on display at the annual International Tokyo Toy Show, which kicked off Thursday as makers ...
A miniature replica of the Diet made from Lego blocks has been put on public display to mark the 70th anniversary of the House of Councilors. The replica, 1/70 the size of the real building — is around 3 meters wide and 0.8 meter high, ...
Ways to build a better understanding of coding Learning programming will become part of the Japanese elementary school curriculum from 2020, and this new toy from Sony Global Education and educational toy manufacturer Artec could give kids a head start. Called KOOV, this set of colorful ...
German regulators have banned an internet-connected doll called My Friend Cayla that can chat with children, warning Friday that it was a de facto "spying device." Parents were urged to disable the interactive toy by the Federal Network Agency, which enforces bans on surveillance devices. "Items ...
The government plans to scrap its tariffs on toys in April to ease the burden on domestic makers that sell imported products, Finance Ministry sources said on Wednesday. About 80 percent of the nation's toy companies make products overseas, such as in China, to take ...
An interactive toy that promoters hope will take the world by storm revealed its secret on Thursday after months of speculation. The egg-shaped product, named Umarete Woomo in Japan and Hatchimals in English, is developed by Canada-based Spin Master and hits the market Friday. It ...
When Seiko Kita took her 3-year-old to an Osaka hospital for treatment of injuries, including damage to her ears and other body parts, she never expected the service would be such a godsend. But Nuigurumi Byoin — a self-styled hospital for stuffed toys — came ...
As technology creeps into every aspect of life, the toy industry is putting up no defense. The invasion was on full display as the International Tokyo Toy Show kicked off Thursday. The nation's foremost toy trade show drew 160 exhibitors and about 35,000 toys at ...
Poor Barbie. She had plastic surgery to become more socially acceptable. But a lot of her critics still don't like her. Barbie's manufacturer, Mattel, announced Thursday that the doll has three new body types — curvy, tall and petite. Barbie will also now come in ...
No time to line up for delicious ramen noodles? Tired of cup noodles? Thanks to Megatoy, now you can enjoy quality ramen — in the comfort of your own home. Using ingredients that are easily available at local supermarkets, children can experience making ramen with ...
