The 1960s were a golden era for toys, with many now regarded as vintage treasures that collectors pay top dollar for. Today, some of the most sought-after items from this decade can fetch impressive ...

It’s in the hand-painted eyelashes on every Barbie doll prototype. It’s in the meticulous detail found on the millions of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars made every year. It’s in the ingenuity of the ...

Last week, President Donald Trump advised Americans that his trade war could result in children’s dolls costing “a couple bucks more.” That, at least, seems to have come to fruition. Mattel, the toy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Play-Doh Barbie, a Hasbro toy resulting from a rare ...