Some might consider Larry Wood a copycat. Lately, that is actually one of the biggest compliments he can receive. Wood, the chief designer for Hot Wheels, has been focused on recreating successful ...

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Growing up you had your favorite toys and kept them in a special place just for you. Now as an adult you see them in antique and thrift stores, on eBay and other selling sites, and you shout out, “Hey ...

IT’S that time of the year again when Aldi and Lidl are launching their wooden toys back in stores, sending kids and parents into a frenzy. It’s one of the most long-awaited events in the run-up to ...

A HUGE toy showdown has hit Aldi stores days before official release. Aldi‘s wooden toy event appears to have started early, with customers racing to pick up the kids items. Aldi’s launching its ...

As Jay Morris describes how he and a bunch of helpers use chunks of donated wood to create children’s toys each Christmas, one of those volunteers interrupts. “Jay, we got a wobbly,” neighbor Steve ...

At a time when young people of all ages are focused on electronics and apps, the popularity of the kendama — a traditional Japanese toy made out of wood — seems like an anomaly. It hasn't caught on ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. QUITO, Ecuador – Tucked away in Quito’s historical center, along the narrow sidewalks and colonial architecture, is Jorge Rivadeneira Granda’s ...