November delivered a packed mix of industry moves, pop-culture crossovers, and holiday-season momentum — the kind of month that keeps the toy industry buzzing. From big-brand collaborations and new board game launches to executive insights, surprising deep dives, and fresh franchise expansions, last month’s headlines had range. Here are 10 standout stories that captured the attention of readers, retailers, and fans as we head into the biggest stretch of the year.
The Toy Book Top 10
- The Op Games Spotlights Wu-Tang Clan in New Edition of Monopoly
- KessCo Unveils One Piece: Dawn of Liberation Cooperative Board Game
- Talkin’ Toys: Funko CEO Josh Simon on Making Culture POP!
- Toys “R” Us, Movie Monsters, and the Mystery of the Predator’s Bone Collection
- Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Named Books-A-Million’s Book of the Year
- Hot Wheels Completes the Formula 1 Grid with Full 2025 Team Lineup
- Mattel Seals ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Deal with New HUNTR/X Dolls
- The Toy Foundation Unveils 2026 Toy of the Year Awards Finalists
- Hot for Holiday: 2025’s Must-Have Toys
- Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5′ To Launch in 2026
Outside of the top 10, November continued some early fall momentum as the hub for the 2026 Pulse of Play Awards, and our LA Fall Toy Preview Issue continued to dominate screens.
Top 10 Stock This! New Product Showcases:
The Top 10 most-searched-for toys and games.
- CARE BEARS X STRANGER THINGS COLLAB COLLECTION (Basic Fun!)
- DRIZZLE (Fitz & The Pea)
- THE CREATURE CASES MULTI-TERRAIN MOTORCYCLE (PMI Kids’ World)
- YOGA BALL BUDDY WITH BUBBLEPLUSH (hand2mind)
- LABABIES (Yoonique)
- WIZARD OF OZ BUMBUMZ (Jazwares)
- PEPPA PIG PEPPA’S BIG FAMILY HOUSE (Hasbro)
- THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: THE SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS THE FLYING DUTCHMAN’S SHIP (Funrise)
- G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES NO. 170, GHOST VIPER & D.I.R.E. (DREAD-INDUCING RESPONSIVE ENERGY) BEASTS (Hasbro)
- MY LIFE AS HARRY POTTER COLLECTION (Walmart)
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