The fine folks over at The Toy Insider have released their Spring and Summer Gift Guide for 2026 and you can learn more about this over on “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” by clicking HERE.
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Super7 Announces The Closure Of Their Brick and Mortar Stores
The folks at Super7 have taken to social media and their official Facebook Page to announce the upcoming closure of their pair of brick and mortar stores. The statement and our editorial viewpoints on the matter can be perused over on PiercingMetal by clicking HERE.
Kayou Unleashes the Next Wave of Fandom Bringing Collectible Cards Stateside
China’s Kayou has announced that they will be heading stateside in time for the holiday season. Learn the whole scoop over on PiercingMetal by clicking HERE.
The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys & Games of 2025
The fine folks over at The Toy Insider have revealed their Holiday Gift Guide for 2025 and you can peruse the whole rundown over on “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” by clicking HERE.
The Toy Book Reveals 2025 Pulse of Play Awards Winners
The Press Release:
The Toy Book, the leading trade publication serving the North American toy industry since 1984, has officially revealed the winners of its inaugural Pulse of Play Awards.
Timed with The Toy Book’s 40th-anniversary celebration, the Pulse of Play Awards celebrates the individuals, companies, and activations that shape the toy industry’s heartbeat and drive its pulse across toys, licensing, entertainment, and the overall business of play.
“The toy industry is a vibrant place powered by some of the most creative people on the planet, and that creativity transcends the toy department as it shapes experiences and other consumer products while intersecting with adjacent industries. Our inaugural Pulse of Play Awards recognizes hard work and the constant pursuit of excellence. We congratulate all of this year’s winners and look forward to honoring them in The BIG Toy Book, debuting March 1 at Toy Fair New York.”
James Zahn
— James Zahn, Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book and Director of The Pulse of Play Awards
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