A global toy company known for interlocking bricks and 'Mini figures'
Online marketplaces are still listing potentially dangerous baby products despite official safety warnings and recalls. Which? has flagged sleeping bags, self-feeders and pillows as risky, with 150 unsafe items across eight platforms. Calls grow for tougher marketplace accountability and enforcement.
Buc-ee’s has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, arguing the beaver logo closely resembles Buc-ee’s iconic beaver. Beaver’s Mini Mart supporters have launched boycotts and a local resolution formalizing the beaver’s place in town history. The dispute has drawn attention from commentators and critics on social media.
Lego has reported a 21% rise in revenue for the first half of 2026, reaching 41.9 billion Danish kroner, with profits up and a broad product line expanding among adults and kids. The company is investing in sustainability, renewable energy, and packaging changes while expanding in the U.S. with new facilities.
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The Guardian, New York Post and The Scotsman report a growing demand for hands-on, screen-free toys as parents seek creative, educational, and nostalgic play options. Stores like The Entertainer and Smyths note top sellers favour traditional kits, Lego, drawing and family games amid concerns about screen time.