What's Up With This Fucked Up Spork in Toy Story 4?
In the new minute-and-a-half long teaser trailer for Toy Story 4, Pixar introduces us to a new character—a fucked up…
Kittens Perform Dramatic Re-Enactment of Toy Story
As most of us know, cats are fantastic actors. Who hasn't wanted to give a cat an award for their portrayal of "a…
Who Killed The Easy-Bake Oven?
The florescent lightbulb did! With its 100-watt light bulb slated for obsolescence, the beloved toy faces what MSNBC…
Mom Tries To Sell Kids' Toys On eBay, Becomes Internet Target
After two little boys used the family bathtub as a "battle arena" for Beyblades, a spinning top toy, their mom had to…
McDonald's Sued Over Happy Meal Toys
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is suing McDonald's, accusing the chain of unfair marketing for using Happ…
San Francisco Bans Toys From Happy Meals
Starting next month in San Francisco, meals containing more than 600 calories and 35% calories from fat can't include a…
Six-Year-Olds Care About Lipstick, And Other Tragedies
The woman seemed a little thrilled when her young son asked for a Barbie, telling her husband it was healthy…
Girls Toy Is More Pink, More Pricey, Less Fun
Even when they have less parts, and even when the toys are supposedly gender-neutral, the "girl version" can cost more…
Warning: Do Not Look At These Dolls If You Are Easily Frightened
Buzzfeed's header, "Dolls That Will Keep You Up At Night," isn't lying. Except it doesn't mention that, while up,…
Ugly Toys, Cute Story
Today's LA Times features an interview with David Horvath, creator of Uglydolls on the history of the weird little…
Twilight Barbies Sorta Suck
…Just like the movie! But seriously: His hair is laughably bad, and we're just not feeling the chemistry. Additional…
Are Kids' Toy Preferences Hardwired?
In news that will likely please gender essentialists and leave others confused, boys and girls as young as six months…
How About An Animated Movie With A Female Lead Who Isn't A Princess?
People are excited about Toy Story 3. And Up made good money over the weekend. But NPR's Linda Holmes pleads to Pixar:…
Building Blocks: Are Legos A 'Boy Toy'?
Interesting post on Feministe about the "gendering" of Legos. (Okay, that may not sound that interesting, but bear with…
Fantastic Plastic
Yowza. Your childhood playmate is looking fierce in the new $500 Barbie Fashion book. Check out images of the iconic…
Will The Cone Make You Moan?
I've been hearing about The Cone-a futuristic-shaped vibrator that you would expect characters in Woody Allen's Sleeper…
The Mary Mermaid: Is This Dual-Stimulation Sex Toy Hot, Or Just A Cold Fish?
I definitely have more of a "type" when it comes to sex toys than I do when it comes to men. Maybe that's because…
The NEA: Is This "Luxury" Vibrator Worth It?
I'm not opposed to spending big money on sex toys, because I can't really think of anything that I value more than my…
Plastic & Fantastic
Did you celebrate yesterday? It was Barbie's birthday! Launched in 1959, Barbie was controversial from the beginning:…