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01/20/2022

An Unlikely Community

The plushies of Instagram

by Bethany Nuckolls

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09/19/2014

The View from Diggerland

Big machines for all ages: A photo essay exploring America's first construction-themed theme park.

by Michael Bucher

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04/15/2014

The Swimsuit Issue

When Barbie appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, all the usual Barbie hate ensued. For me, it feels so 30 years ago.

by Francine Douwes Whitney

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03/04/2011

A Story About Toys

Notes from Toy Fair 2011.

by Jesse Smith

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02/25/2011

What a Doll!

Ken is 50. But this is no mid-life crisis for him.

by Greg Beato

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