Not so much. “What does it do to imagination?” she asked. Riley has no problem making up her own adventures. Wouldn’t this toy ultimately stifle Riley’s creativity and supplant free play?

This holiday season, new toys are hitting the market that are smarter than ever: toys that talk with kids, connect to the cloud, even employ artificial intelligence. Mattel’s new “Hello Barbie ...

The line was probably best known for its use of the fast-talking John Moschitta Jr. in its toy commercials, but the popularity of the tiny vehicles eventually faded. Galoob was purchased by Hasbro ...

When toy manufacturers make talking toys, they use the cheapest chips and speakers possible: 4-kilohertz audio samples played through a 30-cent piezo buzzer would be an extravagance in this industry.

Talking to your toys has always been a part of growing up, but what if they could have a real conversation with your child? A new generation of connected toys is available this holiday season ...

“I look dead but I talk ... toys, Micro Machines had detailed paint jobs, shiny wheels, and even tiny headlights that would turn on with the press of a button. To maintain interest, Galoob ...

This fall, Fisher-Price will introduce a new talking plush toy based on the "Sesame Street" character that says your child's name, counts down to his birthday and lets him know when it's time for ...