
Toys, Kids and Family
Hot for the holidays: Which toys are riding a wave this year
Thirty years ago, it was Teddy Ruxpin and Cabbage Patch that were the most sought-after Christmas gifts.

Thirty years ago, it was Teddy Ruxpin and Cabbage Patch that were the most sought-after Christmas gifts.

56 years old. Survived the collapse of public broadcasting, the streaming wars, and the AI content explosion. The reason is partnerships — and the discipline behind them.

Mattel's OpenAI partnership, Barbie flywheel, and 2026 IP-platform pivot make it CPG's defining case study for public relations in the AI era.

VTech, LEGO, Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, MGA. How toys brands build communications operations across retail, parent influencers, and AI engines in 2026.