June 11, 2026

The Toy Book’s Specialty Toys & Gifts Issue is Here!

The Toy Book’s annual Specialty Toys & Gifts Issue focuses on new products and trends geared toward independent toy stores, hobby shops, card shops, and more.

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Deadline Extended: Submit Products for Our August Issue

From action figures and tabletop games to outdoor toys, blind boxes, and mystery packs, this issue is ready for adventure!

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Submit Your 2027 Pulse of Play Awards Nominations

Nominations are open for the 2027 program celebrating the brands, builders, breakouts, and big ideas shaping the business of play.

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From the Editor: Brewed for Specialty

Astra Marketplace & Academy Comes to Milwaukee

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Goliath Launches Series 3 of Clickeez

These collectibles feature all-new characters and click sounds.

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LEGO Launches Sagrada Família, Largest Building Set to Date

This building set features more than 12,000 LEGO pieces.

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Relatable Acquires Hugimals World

Hasbro Moneymaxxes by Launching Monopoly Brainrot Billionaire

Luki Lab Expands Fall Lineup

Claire’s Reveals Sloomoo Institute Slime Collab

Hasbro Launches Transformers: Cyberworld Energon Surge Bumblebee Power Spark at Walmart

Mobile Launches, Roblox Events, and New Adventures Lead This Week’s Gaming News

Astra’s Insights: Community, Connection, and Education

Learn What’s Next for Astra

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That’s Entertainment! The Toys Inspired by this Year’s Blockbuster Moments

With new iterations of Star Wars, Toy Story, and more hitting theaters, this year promises cinematic adventures packed with licensing potential.

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Designed to Disrupt

Two former-Loungefly execs have brought a new style to an established brand.

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World Series of Licensing Q&A: David Born, Born to License

"Licensing has to be a long-term vision, not a short-term experiment."

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Stock This! 10 Products for Specialty Retailers to Order Right Now

Hot products that should be on specialty retailers’ radar.

The LEGO Group Plays with New ‘Toy Story’ Building Sets

The line includes six sets for fans of all ages.

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‘Jem and the Holograms’ Returns to TV Through Amazon MGM Studios

It’s going to be truly outrageous appointment viewing.

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Hasbro Suits Up ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Line with New Toys

The lineup swings onto shelves throughout the summer.

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Paramount Games Studio Brings IP Franchises to Gaming

Domo-Kun Cafe to Open First Permanent U.S. Location in California

Thumbs Up! Enters Licensing Agreement for Piñata Smashlings

Youtooz is Coming to the Cottage with a Heated Rivalry Collection

Miraculous Corp, WildBrain Expand 'Miraculous' to New Locations

Circana: Global Toy Industry Reaches $123 Billion as Play Expands Beyond Childhood

New data highlights growth driven by adult consumers, emerging markets, and evolving digital behaviors.

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