Toying with an idea of companionship
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Toying with an idea of companionship

China Daily  

Gao Qingmeng, 24, an internet operation officer from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, has many plush toys on her desk. Young adults turn to fake furry friends to bolster their spirits Internet operation officer Gao Qingmeng, 24, from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, was in a reflective mood while working overtime from home one weekend. On various social media platforms, many young people are showing off their plush toy collections. There has been an increasing demand for plush toys in the Chinese market, not merely from their targeted customers — children — but also including young adults.

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Are you an adult obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Are you an adult obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that

The Independent  

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Toying with an idea of companionship
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Toying with an idea of companionship

China Daily  

A plush toy in psychotherapist Zhang Chun's office in Xiamen, Fujian province. Qiu dresses her toys, takes them on outings and even seeks out craft enthusiasts on social media to customize toys' faces — a process referred to as "face reshaping", which involves tailoring techniques to make the plush toys look cuter. "They're just toys to me — visually appealing …

Toying with an idea of companionship
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Toying with an idea of companionship

China Daily  

Gao Qingmeng, 24, an internet operation officer from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, has many plush toys on her desk. Young adults turn to fake furry friends to bolster their spirits Internet operation officer Gao Qingmeng, 24, from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, was in a reflective mood while working overtime from home one weekend. On various social media platforms, …

How a toy becomes the coveted 'it' gift of the holiday season
1 year, 3 months ago

How a toy becomes the coveted 'it' gift of the holiday season

BBC  

How a toy becomes the coveted 'it' gift of the holiday season Getty Images In 2019, Baby Yoda was a coveted toy – but its supply was limited Come time for presents, one product always rockets to the top of wish lists. With that in mind, the most successful toy brands must also tap into shoppers' "social mood", says Joanna …

Unveiling the 'Dolliverse'
1 year, 4 months ago

Unveiling the 'Dolliverse'

China Daily  

One of Cao Yuan's "Baopiqi" dolls sports a grumpy face.CHINA DAILY Getting started The community of doll enthusiasts is long-standing, but it remains smaller than other contemporary subcultural hobbies. Lenz explained that many people still tend to associate dolls with childishness, thinking that "adults should not be playing with toys". "Products in the doll industry undergo continuous updates, urging both …

Unveiling the 'Dolliverse'
1 year, 4 months ago

Unveiling the 'Dolliverse'

China Daily  

One of Cao Yuan's "Baopiqi" dolls sports a grumpy face.CHINA DAILY Getting started The community of doll enthusiasts is long-standing, but it remains smaller than other contemporary subcultural hobbies. Lenz explained that many people still tend to associate dolls with childishness, thinking that "adults should not be playing with toys". "Products in the doll industry undergo continuous updates, urging both …

Young buyers cuddle up to designer toys
6 years, 6 months ago

Young buyers cuddle up to designer toys

China Daily  

But he worries that people are making irrational decisions on what to buy. But the numbers are increasing rapidly due to the hot demand," Xuan said, adding that this year alone, more than 10 shows will be held. Liu Yoyo, 29, an IT programer in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, asked her company for several days off and flew to Beijing to …

Real Toy Story on show[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
11 years, 1 month ago

Real Toy Story on show[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Portraits of workers who produce the toys are embedded in the installations on show. Wu Ni / China Daily About 20,000 used plastic toys have taken up a whole wall of K11 Art Mall, a shopping mall in Shanghai with abundant luxury brands and artistic works on display. At first glance one would be dazzled by the numerous colorful toys, …

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