Trump’s Tariffs Become a Wild Card for Board Game Makers

Trade war uncertainty is forcing board and card game publishers in the United States to make tough decisions, putting the future of the industry in jeopardy.

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Move Over, Mouse Ears: For Disney Adults, There’s a New Obsession

Tiny stuffed animals that use magnets to stay perched on your shoulder have become a must-have accessory for some theme park superfans.

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They’re Stuffed Animals. They’re Also A.I. Chatbots.

New types of cuddly toys, some for children as young as 3, are being sold as an alternative to screen time — and to parental attention.

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The Last Days of a Beloved Manhattan Toy Store

A rush of customer enthusiasm was not enough to save West Side Kids, a four-decade-old neighborhood institution battered by online shopping, Covid and tariffs.

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Where Have All the Novel-Reading Men Gone?

Readers respond to a Styles article about the reading habits of men. Also: Women’s choices; chatbots in toys; conservative professors.

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A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor

The doll pairs a blue polka-dot outfit with an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.

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Companies Ask Supreme Court to Fast-Track Challenge to Tariffs

Two toy manufacturers asked the court to greatly expedite their case, in an unusual request.

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Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys

Seeking adult fans with money to spend, companies like Mattel and Lego are working with artists to make exclusive — and expensive — versions of their products.

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Trump’s China Deal Frees Up Shipping. Will Goods Pour Into the U.S.?

The temporary lowering of tariffs may compel some U.S. businesses to order goods that they had held off buying after President Trump raised them to 145 percent.

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Barbie Maker Mattel Plans to Raise Prices Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Mattel, the U.S. toy company, said it would increase prices of some U.S. toys, citing levies on Chinese imports.

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