Lovers of Cracker Jack popcorn will soon be in for a surprise when they go looking for the buried toy prize inside the box.

In The Chicago Tribune on November 5, 1961, the late Marvin Glass (1914-1974) was termed the “reigning king of toy designers.”

In a light-hearted story of utilizing an otherwise completely useless skill to achieve great things, a man from Xiamen has drawn some well-earned admiration for being a true master at claw machines. Chen Zhitong is Jianghu shopping mall's famous "claw machine god." He has one room dedicated to toys that he has nabbed from the arcade and it doesn't look like he's planning on stopping any time soon. "Of course I won't stop, I've already lost count," he says.

Tesla and Radio Flyer — yep, the company best known for the little red wagon that parents all over the U.S. use to drag their kids around their neighborhoods — are about to launch a little electric Model S for kids. Like any good Tesla, the Model S for Kids is obviously powered by batteries. The standard model comes with a 140 Wh lithium-ion battery pack and if you want to splurge, you can also pay an extra $50 for a 190 Wh battery pack that promises “50 percent more playtime.”

Twitter equally praised and criticized Mattel for its announcement that Barbie would now be available in different body types and skin colors.

Building block toys like LEGO and K'Nex are fun to play with on their own, but their basic shapes can be a little inhibiting. Sometimes, the architect within wants to add a few Tinkertoy parts to a Lincoln Log building, only to find that the mental blueprint doesn't translate in real life. The Free Universal Construction Kit is here to help you achieve those Frankenstein toy dreams with special adaptors that let you transcend brand. Printable parts will allow builders to combine 10 different...

Finally you can combine LEGO, Tinkertoys, Lincoln Logs, and K'Nex into one genius structure.

Keep the kids learning, not just busy, this holiday season. Here are some awesome educational gifts that will help them learn while they play!

Regulation of drones in the hands of civilian pilots took a big step forward today. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that all units weighing between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds must be registered by February 19th, 2016. Anyone caught flying without proper registration after that date could face stiff penalties. The FAA says civil penalties include a fine of up to $27,500. Criminal penalties include a fine of up to $250,000 and up to three years in jail.

Yoda Toilet Seats and Darth Vader Dildos: Star Wars Merchandise

The latest craze sweeping the UK this Christmas! Invite the Elf on the Shelf into your home and play the game with your kids!

Long before Disney, Christopher Robin Milne, a little boy living in England, received a small stuffed bear on his first birthday.

Explore the galaxy with Furbacca the new Star Wars Furby

Enter the world of Star Wars with the new Furby Furbacca! Fully integrated toy and app makes sounds like Chewbacca, hums Star Wars theme songs, and takes kids into a Star Wars themed digital world where they can explore the galaxy and collect virtual Star Wars Furby Furblings. The Furbacca companion app will be available for download in the App Store and Google Play from Fall 2015.

$171.48 (as of November 19, 2015, 11:06 am)

Includes: my friend Princess cayla doll, tiara and hair brush. Princess Cayla can talk about why she would like to be a princess. Dimensions: 15L X 21W X 45H cm.

My Friend Teddy Comes With 1 My Friend Teddy & 1 Instruction Guide Suitable for children aged 2+, Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included), Build your own photo album feature, Built-in games 11″ plush storytelling customizable teddy bear, Parent programmable so that he is tailored to what your child likes, Built-in database of stories, trivia and other creative content Adjustable learning levels, Teddy’s educational value grows with your child, Built in “KidSafe” banned word list ensures...

Bill reveals the engineering design of a NERF blaster, including how it shoots only one dart at a time using a novel air restriction mechanism.

Think back to your favorite childhood doll or stuffed animal—the places you took it, the awkward situations it inadvertently found its way into, the conversations you had with it... By Mary Emily O'Hara.