The inventor behind some of the most iconic children’s toys of the 20th century, from Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots to Lite-Brite and MouseTrap, has died at the age of 99. Burt Meyer, whose creations lit ...

In interviews, Meyer often drew parallels between aerospace engineering and toy design, saying both required ingenuity and teamwork. (The Strong National Museum of Play via AP) The latest headlines ...

Burt Meyer, the inventive mind behind iconic toys such as Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, Lite-Brite and MouseTrap, has died at the age of 99. He died on October 30, confirmed by Rebecca Mathis, executive ...

To celebrate the 30th anniverary of 'Toy Story,' the Steve Jobs Archive shared an interview of Jobs singing Pixar's praises. Reading time 2 minutes The original Toy Story turned 30 years old earlier ...

Strong gusts of frigid winds will blow through the Lehigh Valley on Sunday, making driving difficult and running the risk of power outages if tree limbs are knocked around. According to the National ...

The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for 16 New Jersey counties on Sunday with gusts up to 50 mph possible. The wind advisories are in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday for ...

Registration is open for the 2025 Tommy Toy Program, which provides holiday gifts to children in need in Eastern Connecticut. The program serves families in New London and Windham counties who might ...

This month, it’s Eric Wind. Wind is a bespectacled and genial former Christie’s adviser who struck out on his own eight years ago, quickly establishing his firm, Wind Vintage, as a trustworthy source ...

Update: Onondaga and Madison counties have now been added to the high wind warning area, from 4 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Thursday. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible. Syracuse, N.Y. -- A storm system ...

Toys 'R' Us announced on Oct. 16 plans to open more than 30 locations in the U.S. for winter holiday season. The retailer will open a number of permanent and temporary, seasonal stores in select ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Toys R Us is opening at least two stores in California — in Camarillo and Emeryville — as part of a nationwide ...

You know how when you go to the mall, they have those middle of the mall kiosks? And there's always one that has 20 wind-up toy puppies? Little soldiers coming at you with their "yip yip, I'm only $20 ...