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Pop Culture, Toys and Collectibles

Toy Fair 2025: The Ultimate Photo Recap!

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Toy Fair, held annually at NYC’s Javits Center, is one of the largest and most exciting toy industry trade shows in the world. It’s where toy manufacturers, buyers, and industry professionals come together to showcase and discover the latest in toys, games, collectibles, and licensing trends.  Toy Fair is a dream event for anyone who loves toys, pop culture, and creative product design, though it’s traditionally a trade-only event and therefore not open to the general public). Bummer for you!

Fortunately, I was able to snag a press badge this year and make my inaugural visit, where I had an amazing time! Toy Fair runs for four days (four days!) but my busy social calendar only allowed me one day at the show. This meant that I had a lot of ground to cover, but I made the most those seven or eight hours.  Let’s check out some of my favorite finds!
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Pop Culture, Toys and Collectibles

Pink Thing of The Day: Barbie’s Magical Mansion

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Barbie’s Magical Mansion, created in 1990, was the largest ever Barbie house at the time of its launch. An elaborate and detailed domestic scape in pink, the house mimics Colonial Revival architecture, with fanlights, neoclassical columns, and balustrades of the type imported to America by European settlers. This style of architecture has strongly influenced the design of suburban homes with its aspirational overtones of status and tradition. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Barbie’s Magical Mansion →

Film and Television, Pop Culture

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Ghost Face Funko Pop Collectible

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Yes, it exists: a Pink Ghost Face from the Scream movie franchise in Funko Pop form!  More adorable than frightening,  this limited edition screaming beauty is ready to steal your heart for Valentines Day (or even Christmas). Make somebody’s holiday dreams come true for just $12 at this link and around the web.

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Yes, It Exists: Alec Guinness Pint Glass

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If you’ve ever thought, “What’s the one thing that could make a pint of Guinness even more legendary?” The answer has arrived in the form of this Jedi master-level drinking vessel. The Alec Guinness Pint Glass merges two cultural icons — the rich, velvety stout and Obi-Wan Kenobi himself — into one stellar masterpiece. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Alec Guinness Pint Glass →

Design and Innovation

Highlights from The NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show

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Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, transporting people to special moments and evoking feelings of comfort. The NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show, whose inaugural event I recently attended — really gets the significance of jewelry, watches, and art objects in capturing and preserving memories. This new show, which ran from November 16th to 19th (in partnership with NYC Jewelry Week) at the Metropolitan Pavilion,  provided a unique opportunity for both trade professionals and consumers to explore and acquire pieces that hold historical and cultural significance.
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