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· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s in Japan Starts Using Trays Made Form Recycled Plastic Toys
McDonald’s in Japan are using trays recycled from plastic toys as part of the fast food chain’s attempt to reduce plastic waste.
· Heather Johnson Yu
24 Chinese Bootleg Toys Naughty Kids Better Pray They Won’t Get This Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and while everyone is busy hanging up their stockings and chugging hot cocoa, Santa is busy making his list and checking it twice. If you’ve been good this year, you’re bound to get that … ohh, what is it that kids are playing with these…
· Ryan General
7-Year-Old Asian Boy Makes $11 Million A Year Reviewing Toys on YouTube
A 7-year-old Asian American boy has been raking in millions by reviewing toy cars, action figures, Play-Doh, and other toys on YouTube. Ryan, the fun-loving son of Vietnamese mom Loann and Japanese dad Sean, is the adorable “host” of “Ryan ToysReview” a popular toy-review…
· Ryan General
Chinese Netizens Outraged Over a Claw Machine That Uses Live Cats Instead of Toys
Netizens are not a bit happy about a claw machine which uses live cats instead of plush toys at an arcade in an unidentified city in China. The mechanism of the controversial machine lets customers pick up cats and drop them into a funnel like a normal claw machine.
· Carl Samson
McDonald’s is Partnering With Nintendo to Bring Back the Best Happy Meal Toys Ever
If you happen to visit any McDonald’s branch between April 26 and May 22, chances are you’ll find yourself traveling back in time. That’s literally the case when you ask for a Happy Meal, which features eight Nintendo toys that strike a chord among nostalgic fans.
· Carl Samson
Donald Trump is Trying to Make iPhones, Jeans, and Sex Toys Way More Expensive
A looming trade war between the United States and China has been speculated since Donald Trump claimed that the east Asian giant is “stealing” American jobs. That comment, among other remarks, pushed many to contemplate consequences for both countries, whether favorable or not.…
· Ryan General
14-Year-Old Australian Boy Earns $10,000 In One Week Reselling Chinese-Made Toys
A 14-year-old Australian teenager has made thousands of dollars re-selling Chinese toys in Australia. Will Deeth, a Toowoomba Christian College student, buys toys in China during trips with his parents and then sells them online and through his pop up shops back at home.…
· Editorial Staff
The Kaplan Twins: These Sisters ‘Sleep’ With Superhero Toys and Sell Them for $333 on Instagram
Identical twin sisters who are “sleeping” with children’s superhero figurines are posting suggestive photos on Instagram and selling each one for $333 a pop. The Kaplan Twins are young artists based in Los Angeles who are currently working on a project called Boy Toys. The work…
· Ryan General
Chinese ‘Claw Machine God’ Grabs Over 3,000 Stuffed Toys, Becomes Arcade Owners’ Worst Nightmare
The claw machine, while looking deceptively easy, is arguably one of the most challenging games in any arcade. If you are the competitive type who does not like losing, it is best to stay away — unless, of course, you are as skillful as Chen Zhitong from China who is considered…
· Riley Schatzle
Tech Employee Spends $476,000 on Online Strippers and Sex Toys Using Company Card
A “national solutions architect” for a St. Louis-based company was indicted last week by federal authorities for using nearly half a million dollars in company funds to pay for online strippers. John David Berrett, 40, is accused of falsifying expense reports from September 2013…
· Bryan Ke
These Japanese Kids Have The Most Adorable Relationship With Their Giant Cats
There really is nothing more relaxing than seeing a picture of fluffy animals chilling with kids – and sometimes even sleeping beside them. 今日もトミカで一緒に遊ぶ2人😃 微笑ましい仲良し兄弟🐱👶#2018feb_baby pic.twitter.com/uZNIS8eBtg
· Carl Samson
Toddler Who Can Ride a Hoverboard Better Than You Goes Viral in China
A toddler in eastern China is making waves on social media for her ability to use a hoverboard better than most adults. Long Yixin, aged 14 months, is able to ride the hoverboard while standing or squatting.
· Jin Hyun
Asians Reveal The Most Hilarious Christmas Gifts They Got From Their Parents
Asian parents always have their unique ways of doing things, especially when it comes to Christmas gifts. As their children, we may not have always gotten the toys we wanted as children, but looking back, we’ve got some hilarious stories to share. From cans of coconut milk to…
· Carl Samson
Shiba Inu Learns to Paint, Sells His Creations Online
A 5-year-old Shiba Inu in Alberta, Canada has learned to paint “abstract art” which humans can now purchase over the internet. Married couple Kenny Au and Denise Lo said that their dog, Hunter, is very intelligent and loves to learn.
· Kimberly Nguyen
The Highest Paid YouTuber is Still this Little Boy Now Making $22 Million a Year
An Asian American YouTuber who was reported last year to be making $11 million a year is now making double that amount, according to Forbes. Ryan of Ryan ToysReview has racked up almost 26 billion views since his start in March 2015. He has 17.3 million followers on his toy…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Sex Doll Shop Shut Down Over ‘Try Before You Buy’ Policy
Hong Kong authorities have recently closed a sex doll shop after it was found to offer a “try before you buy” promo to its patrons. Situated in the town of Kwun Tong, the shop, called “This Mary,” reportedly allowed customers to come in and try out the merchandise before buying,…
· Ryan General
Spanish Magazine Ridiculing Death of SHINee‘s Jonghyun Sparks Outrage
A satirical magazine in Spain earned the ire of K-pop fans after apparently mocking the death of SHINee‘s Jonghyun in a comic strip. El Jueves, a weekly magazine based in Barcelona, published a comic in Spanish that reportedly used Jonghyun’s death to do a commentary on…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino-American Brothers Transform Amazon’s Alexa into Filipina Auntie ‘Tita’ in Video
Los Angeles, California-based Filipino-American brothers Kevin (nicknamed Frost) and Ken Francisco, are now going viral after sharing the parody video of Amazon’s Alexa, who they call “Tita,” the Filipino word for aunt or more generally used to address older women. The clip,…
· Ryan General
Filipino Boy Reportedly Develops Uncontrollable Facial Seizures After Gaming 9 Hours a Day
A 6-year-old boy from a province in the Philippines has developed persistent facial seizures reportedly due to his excessive playing of video games. John Nathan Lising, who plays computer games for about nine hours a day, suddenly began suffering uncontrollable facial tics which…
· Ryan General
Hollywood is Making A Live-Action ‘Gundam’ Movie
A new live-action film based on the beloved Japanese mecha anime “Gundam” is reportedly in the works. Japan’s Sunrise Inc., which owns the popular franchise, is teaming up with Legendary Pictures to produce the movie, Deadline reports.
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Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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Pop Mart
Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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Toei Animation
Toei Animation is tied to some of the biggest anime franchises and the global licensing machine around them.