From a young age, Michael Harring’s love for monster movies and horror legends like Rick Baker and Stan Winston fueled his imagination and creative ambitions. His early experiments in creature-making may have started with DIY garage kits, but his journey was far from traditional. Michael explored filmmaking, advertising, and even collaborated with icons like Disney and Star Wars, but his heart never left the world of monsters. With encouragement from family and friends, Michael finally returned to his roots, launching Wayward Ghouls—a unique line of collectible, nostalgia-filled monster toys for fans who share his passion for the strange and supernatural. Now, Michael’s creations capture that same childhood thrill, making Wayward Ghouls a must-have for any monster-loving collector.

For the upcoming 2024 holiday season, visit Toys R Us in Macys or through their website to discover toys for your kids created by those who love them best: parents, caregivers, and everyday people! These creators tap into their daily experiences to design toys that resonate with what kids really want and need, creating joyful play moments that last. This year's top Toys R Us picks are perfect for inspiring kids to explore, imagine, and engage with the world around them! Here are this year’s standout toys at Toys R Us, crafted with care, insight, and a dash of holiday magic.

The digital age is here and just like everyone else, toy inventors need to embrace the internet and social media in particular. E-commerce managers, distributors, licensors and other professionals who scour the web for new toy inventors to work with look at social media, in addition to sites like Kickstarter to find the next big thing. How will you “wow” them? Keep reading to find out.