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· Carl Samson
Indonesia Burns Over 400 Sex Toys After Raid
Local authorities in Indonesia burned hundreds of sex toys last week, remaining steadfast in the belief that such products corrupt public morals. A total of 442 products, mostly imported from China, were destroyed in Bandung, the capital city of West Java province on Nov. 25.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Master Carpenter Makes Toys for His Grandson With Skills Used to Build the Forbidden City
A 63-year-old man from eastern China has found fame on YouTube for videos that showcase his exemplary skills in traditional carpentry. Wang Dewen, known to his followers as Grandpa Amu, has created intricate wooden toys for his grandson using nothing but wood — no glue, nails or…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
New Jersey mom spent over $10,000 on 3,000 Christmas gifts for needy kids
After hearing that a variety store would be going out of business, a New Jersey mom spent more than $10,000 to buy over 3,000 toys and other items to donate to children during the holiday season. The spirit of giving: Christine Bae’s charitable idea came to her after she took…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino family who went viral for their kindness seek support for their daughter’s rare condition
A viral TikTok video of a Filipino family offering their kindness warmed hearts. Now, the GoFundMe page for their daughter Sophia, who struggles with cerebral palsy and a rare brain condition, has started gaining more donations. The viral TikTok: Isaish Garza, who has more than…
· Bryan Ke
Survivors of Korean internment camp being described as real-life ‘Squid Game’ press for justice
Survivors of an internment camp in Busan that has been likened to Netflix’s “Squid Game” are still fighting for justice 30 years later as they continue to call out the family of the man behind the brutal games. Seeking justice: Details of the abuse by the officials of Brothers…
· Ryan General
‘She was ours’: How Hello Kitty went from being popular with Asian Americans in the ’70s to being a global icon
Her name is Kitty White. And she’s not a cat but a “happy girl with a heart of gold,” read the character’s official profile on Japanese company Sanrio. Hello Kitty may be one of the most recognizable and enduring cartoon characters in the world, but even for her most ardent…
· Carl Samson
Over 100 kittens, puppies rescued from ‘blind boxes’ in latest bust of China’s ‘mystery box’ craze
Over 100 cats and dogs being sold in “mystery boxes” were rescued in Shanghai on Monday, igniting new discussions on animal welfare and postal regulations in China. Where they were found: The animals, which were mostly kittens, were found in front of a residential community in…
· Grace Kim
South Korean artist creates balloon chairs selling for up to $10,000 plus
South Korean artist Seungjin Yang combines functionality with childhood imagination in his line of chairs that are sculpted to look like balloon art. Made with real balloons, the artist quite literally breathes life into his creations worth thousands. Yang began “The Blowing…
· Carl Samson
Mattel says skateboarder Barbie was supposed to be Asian, admits ‘falling short’ on representation
Mattel has issued a statement regarding its alleged lack of an Asian doll in its Tokyo Olympics Barbie collection. The backlash: The latest wave of criticism started after Barbie repromoted the five-doll collection on July 28. Social media users alleged that none of the toys…
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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.
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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.