Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy ‘aibo’
Tokyo (AFP) - Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after ...
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Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games
Tokyo (AFP) - Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character on Tuesday launched a video ...
Labubu maker Pop Mart’s shares fall 23% despite surging earnings
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's shares tumbled more than 20 percent on Wednesday, despite strong annual earnings, as ...
Labubu creators hope for monster film hit in Sony co-production
Beijing (AFP) - China's snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls will soon come alive on the big screen after flying off the toy ...
Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP
Copenhagen (AFP) - Denmark's Lego, the world’s number one toy maker, on Tuesday posted record sales and profits for its ...
Dutch inventor of hit game ‘Kapla’ dead at 80: family
Marseille (France) (AFP) - The Dutch inventor of hit wooden construction game Kapla, which has entertained children and inspired architects ...
AI toys look for bright side after troubled start
Las Vegas (AFP) - Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their ...
Lego posts record sales, sees market share growing further: CEO
Copenhagen (AFP) - Danish toymaker Lego, the world's biggest, posted record sales for the first half of the year and ...
Small businesses warn of Trump tariff impact on toy industry at Comic-Con
San Diego (AFP) - Small business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con on Thursday to discuss a sobering topic: ...
Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
Shanghai (AFP) - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the ...
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