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Lego Theft: Silicon Valley Exec Accused of Stealing $30,000 Worth of Toys

SAP executive Thomas Langenbach allegedly resold the Lego sets on eBay out of his $2 million, Lego-filled home.

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Reading While Eating for March 28: Take It Back

Wednesday’s links recall everything from toys to team names.

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Romney Aide’s Gaffe Shakes Up Etch A Sketch Sales

A comparison drawn between Mitt Romney and the beloved toy has led to a big sales boost for Ohio Art.

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LEGO for Girls: Have They Stooped to Stereotype?

After years of catering to boys, the famous Danish toymaker is now trying to court the other 50% of the world’s children.

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Don’t Try to Buy This Girl a Princess Doll

If Riley, the star of this video, is any indication of how intelligent, discerning, and outspoken the next generation is going to be, we have some hope for progress in this world.

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British Toy Store Scraps ‘Sexist’ Sections for Boys’ and Girls’ Toys

My Little Pony, meet your new neighbor, Transformers 3 Cyberverse Commander.

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Where’s the ‘Must-Have Toy’ of 2011?

There’s no Tickle Me Elmo in sight. Not a one.

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Was Pricing on a Toy Dollhouse Racially Motivated?

For a second there, the Internet was up in arms over a holiday gift.

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American Boys to Get an ‘American Girl’ Series of Their Own

Can the American Girl series be adapted for snakes, snails and puppy dog tails?

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One Expensive ‘Do: Justin Bieber’s Haircut Costs Toy Maker $100,000

When Justin Bieber took a pair of scissors to his signature haircut in February, his loyal fans were so shocked they cried – and we’d bet some even shouted in anger, mourning the loss of his now-shorn golden locks. But the screams were perhaps loudest of all at a Florida toy company.