The shark’s accessory wasn’t inanimate: it was a Maori octopus. Capable of growing up to 6.5 feet wide and weighing around 26 pounds, the Maori octopus is the largest species of its kind in ...

In response to the online outcry, the industry and trade ministry ordered an inspection of toys supposedly displaying the nine-dash line, which it warned were “affecting national security and ...

Their eyes weren’t deceiving them. An octopus was riding the shark. They nicknamed it the “sharktopus” and said it was one of the strangest things they had ever seen in the ocean.

Although the holidays might seem some ways away, Toy Fair 2025 gave us an early taste of the hottest toys and games we expect to see on every child’s wishlist. The biggest brands of the toy ...

13th March 2025: We added new Octopus Game codes. Octopus Game is a Squid Game-inspired Roblox survival game that’s all about bringing the minigames from the show to life. In it, you’ll ...

While the bite from a venomous blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) can result in a painful, potentially life-or-death emergency for humans, new research indicates it’s part of everyday ...

Several blue-ringed octopus species use tetrodotoxin as a powerful weapon to quickly immobilise and kill their prey. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to ...

The Toy Book: What were some of MGA’s big wins last year? Isaac Larian: MGA’s Miniverse (which now has an impressive 64% market share in the mini category and growing); Bratz is continuing to grow and ...

Rhode Island leaders made their big pitch months ago in a meeting with Hasbro’s CEO and executives in hopes of persuading them to keep the iconic Pawtucket-based toy company in the state.

Researchers have discovered a trove of ancient clay puppets at an archaeological site in El Salvador. The five carved figurines are about 2,400 years old, and they may help shed new light on an ...

While she does all the typical cat things, Mia has a few “odd” behaviors that are beyond adorable. Her favorite cat toy is a small stuffed octopus made by Kong. She has several, and they are her ...