Toys
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The doll’s new incarnation sets out to overcome gender stereotypes – before falling for them hook, line and sinker. But it’s just the latest in a long line of similar failures
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From Barbie’s makeover to dancing with the Obamas, everything that made us smile at the start of the year
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A Swarovski-crystal-encrusted rocking horse and luxury doll’s house complete with miniature posh family are probably not what your children need
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Elf on the Shelf isn’t a real Christmas tradition – it’s a post-truth doll for a post-truth age
Stuart HeritageStuart Heritage: This sinister, Santa-hatted Chucky doll’s sole purpose is to intimidate children into meekness -
Danish toy manufacturer says it is not ruling out further increases if sterling does not recover from post-Brexit vote plunge
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Assim Ishaque was inspired by his children to create a new craft toy – but 400 prototypes later, he was running out of money
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In 2008 Ryan McNaught rediscovered a childhood passion. Today he is one of just 14 certified professional builders
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Fantastic Beasts is not just a new outpost for the Harry Potter empire. It is a pivotal moment in the creation of The Wizarding World of JK Rowling – and it could give the gold-gobbling niffler a run for its money. We go over the books
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Toys, craft projects, stationery or letters to Father Christmas – how to keep advent magical without chocolate
The Lego Ninjago trailer hints at another block-filled blockbuster