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· Carl Samson
Man Horrified to Find Grandma Wore his Sex Toys as Socks
A 21-year-old Japanese man was left speechless after learning that his innocent grandmother had mistaken his silicone sex toys for a pair of thermal socks. The incident was documented in photos and videos via Twitter on July 5.
· 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…
· Carl Samson
‘Depressed’ Tiger Walks in Endless Circles at Beijing Zoo
A video of a “depressed” tiger going in endless circles in an enclosure at a zoo in China is breaking hearts on the internet. In the video, the white Bengal tiger can be seen pacing tirelessly in the same location, as evidenced by a visible circular trail.
· Wen Huber
He Was Abandoned After Being Burned as A Baby, Then a Loving Seattle Couple Adopted Him
This article was originally published on Love What Matters and reposted with permission. It all started with a fire, or at least that’s what I’ve been told from the people around me. The scars on my body remind me of it every day. I don’t really remember much from the accident.…
· Leanna Chan
A Note For People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays Traditionally
Dear People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays in a Traditional Manner, I still remember when I told my college friends that I didn’t usually celebrate Thanksgiving with a big turkey, stuffing, or pumpkin pie. They reacted with disbelief and apologetic sympathy. A wave of pity…
· Ryan General
8-Year-Old YouTuber Still the Highest Paid After Making $26 Million in 2019
Ryan Kaji has done it again. The 8-year-old boy, whose real name is Ryan Guan, has regained the top spot in Forbes’ 2019 list of highest earners on YouTube thanks to his highly successful toy review channel, Ryan’s World.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Mom Uses a Cardboard Cutout of Herself to Keep Son From Crying
A couple in Japan has managed to prevent their toddler from crying in the absence of his mother thanks to an ingenious parenting hack. The trick, which the child’s father shared on Twitter, involves the use of giant cardboard cutouts, which are placed in strategic locations…
· Carl Samson
Indian Woman Shot for Pausing During Dance Performance at Wedding
A woman was shot for stopping in the middle of a dance performance at a wedding celebration in northern India. The shooting, which was caught on video, took place in a village in the district of Chitrakoot, state of Uttar Pradesh on Nov. 30, according to the Press Trust of India.
· Bryan Ke
Marvel is Adding ‘Ultraman’ to Their Universe in 2020
Marvel Entertainment is teaming up with Tsuburaya Productions to produce the long-running, monster-slaying giant superhero “Ultraman” starting next year. The collaboration was announced at the Tokyo Comic Con last week in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, according to Marvel.
· Ryan General
Vietnamese UCLA Professor Gives Students Stuffed Animals Every Week to Show He Cares
A Vietnamese professor at UCLA has been getting massive love on social media after one of his students “exposed” his unique teaching routine online. Quyen Di Chuc Bui, who leads the Vietnamese language program at the university, regularly lets his students know that he loves…
· Ryan General
Dad’s Rubber Band Bracelets for His Kids Sparks Multi-Million-Dollar Toy Empire
Among the hottest toys to hit American store shelves back in 2013 was the Rainbow Loom, a kit of rubber bands with a special loom that makes bracelets. Created by Malaysian-born immigrant Cheong Choon Ng, the kit sold over 8 million units worldwide, along with 40 million packets…
Anime → Toei Animation
Anime connects to Sony, Toei Animation, and Bandai Namco through streaming, studios, licensing, merch, and games.
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Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:9992
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.
Company · Japan · TYO:4816
Toei Animation
Toei Animation is tied to some of the biggest anime franchises and the global licensing machine around them.