A child suffered severe burns from a squishy toy, resulting in visible injuries including blisters and skin loss. The incident has raised serious safety concerns within the toy industry.
Charlotte, the child’s guardian, described the injuries: “When she came in, I could see straight away her face was bright red, it looked like she’d been whacked in the face and I could see the scald mark and there was skin missing and blisters.” This alarming event has prompted warnings regarding the safety of squishy toys.
The trend of squishy toys has led to serious injuries, prompting calls for stricter regulations. The May issue of Toy World features a section on Dolls & Collectibles and includes a special supplement for Disney Toy Story 5.
In product news, LEGO is set to release three Brickheadz sets on June 1, 2026. One of these sets will include characters from Toy Story.
The Toy Story Brickheadz pack features Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and two Aliens. Additionally, the Alice in Wonderland Brickheadz set includes Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat.
The May issue of Toy World is 121 pages long and available both in print and online. The upcoming June issue will focus on Wheeled Toys, Arts & Crafts/Creative Play, and Infant Toys.
The deadline for editorial submissions for the June issue is May 1. As discussions about product safety continue, manufacturers may face increased scrutiny regarding their toy designs.
