I've never been to a Lego store before. Today was the day.

With all the tariffs an trade wars in prospect this ship turned from cargo to light vessel.

This piece consists of ten different parts; the ships hull, a wheelhouse and eight containers. Giving endless possibilities in the setup of this lamp.

More at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1821419845/cargo-a-concrete-light-sculpture-in-the?ref=shop_home_active_9&logging_key=4715bc50c7864d7f697cead1a038fdad378ddfb3%3A1821419845

Financial Times reported China can make American #consumers feel the pain of a #tradewar in variety of different ways heading into the summer months and holidays, noting that US #imports 80% of their #iPhones from #China with other key sectors of US consumer goods reflect a very high percentage of imports from China:
90% of #rareearthminerals in the US come from China
80% of air conditioners
80% of electric fans
75% of #toys
75% of #bicycles
50% antibiotics #pharma #medicine #healthcare #economy

Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines Collection

The miniature trains, planes and automobiles of our youth are now highly collectable. So, whether you’re a lifelong fan or a recent convert, Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines collection is an unmissable visual treat.

Save £5.00: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/micro-but-many-an-unofficial-micro-machines-collection

Lego opens factory in Vietnam, says will make toys without adding emissions (ABC News)

Lego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/lego-opens-factory-vietnam-make-toys-adding-emissions-120627519

'Spielzeug'

Vintage Schaf-Monchichi im kindlichen Aufbegehren gegen Puppenspielzeug umgestaltet zum Kampf-Schaf .

Unboxed my new ‘Pop Yourself’ personalized Pop from Funko Pop! Thanks to their new Funko Canada store I was able to get this shipped to my home instead of shipping it to Buffalo NY and making a road trip to pick it up. Crossing the border right now is especially dangerous for anyone during these politically charged times.

Happy with the results. Pop includes my work laptop and my noise cancelling headphones

DesignBoom : hot wheels ferrari returns with fiat firetruck and remote-controlled car that drives in loops https://www.designboom.com/technology/hot-wheels-ferrari-fiat-firetruck-remote-controlled-car-ted-wu-interview-04-13-2025/ #designinterviews #interviews #technology #cardesign #ferrari #toys

Indigenous Australian shell dolls let out for children’s play at UK museum

Twelve dadikwakwa-kwa given to Manchester Museum on condition they are not permanently kept behind glass

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/apr/11/indigenous-australian-shell-dolls-dadikwakwa-kwa-childrens-play-manchester-museum

More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys recalled in Canada over choking hazard
Health Canada issued a recall for two popular products: the Fisher-Price Brunch and Go Stroller Toy and the Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center.
#toys #recall #safety #Canada #Consumer #Health
https://globalnews.ca/news/11126874/fisher-price-toys-recalled-canada-choking-hazard/

The EU agrees a ban on hazardous substances in toys.

The text, which will only come into force once it has been officially adopted by the member states and the European Parliament, bans PFAS, unless they are inaccessible to children, and targets endocrine disruptors.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250411-the-eu-agrees-a-ban-on-hazardous-substances-in-toys?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

I don't buy toys anymore since a couple years ago, and not likely ever again, but I still window shop.
This is why, though, when I buy it's from Big Bad Toy Store.
Second image with the tariff disclaimer text is easily visible under the product image descriptions.
#tariffs #toys

Here's a recent quirky crochet make. He's a Gaming Shrimp, because even shrimp like to relax with a bit of gaming from time to time

#Crochet #Crocheting #Toys #Toy #ToyMaking #FibreCraft #FibreArt @crochet #Gaming

DesignBoom : hautlence retrovision ‘85 watch flips into a miniature robot around the wrist https://www.designboom.com/design/hautlence-retrovision-85-watch-miniature-robot-04-10-2025/ #timepiecedesign #miniatures #design #robots #toys

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