The iconic reels of tourist attractions, often packaged with a clunky plastic View-Master and first sold to promote 3-D photography, are ending their 70-year run after years of diminishing sales. ...more

March 5, 2009

After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year. But about a third of the toys tested still contained a worrisome level of chemicals. ...more

December 4, 2008

Counting dollars this holiday season, Tom De Santes wants to avoid buying high-priced techno gadgets as gifts for his two sons. ...more

December 1, 2008

Barbie's got problems. And the lead paint on her cat is the least of her worries. ...more

February 23, 2008

After facing recall after recall of millions of Chinese-made items, the nation's biggest toy sellers are imposing stricter measures on their suppliers - including tougher standards for lead content - to get ahead of expected new federal legislation. ...more

February 16, 2008

Each holiday season, a couple of hard-to-find toys send parents hunting from store to store. And each season, they're soon forgotten: Has your Elmo gotten any tickles lately? ...more

November 21, 2007

Parents and grandparents, ask yourself this question the next time you're standing in the toy aisle holding the latest Chinese import on your child's wish list: Do I feel lucky? ...more

November 9, 2007

Toy sellers' fears of a widespread boycott of Chinese-made toys have not taken hold so far, despite the recall of more than 20 million playthings made there. Merchants are reporting an improvement in business, including strong early sales of certain key holiday items. ...more

October 3, 2007

Toys and children's necklaces made in China were recalled Wednesday, including five more items from the popular Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway product line, because they contain dangerous levels of lead. ...more

September 27, 2007