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A squishy toy trend has caused alarming injuries, including traumatising burns to children. Recent reports highlight a case where a child suffered severe burns after contact with one of these toys.

The rise in popularity of squishy toys has raised serious safety concerns. Parents and guardians are urged to be cautious, as the materials used in these toys may pose risks.

Key facts:

• A child experienced burns that left skin missing and blisters, described as looking like she had been whacked in the face.
• The May issue of Toy World features a special supplement dedicated to Toy Story 5, spanning 121 pages.
• LEGO is set to release three Brickheadz sets on June 1, 2026, including a Toy Story set with 528 pieces.

The Toy Story Brickheadz pack will include popular characters such as Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and two Aliens. Additionally, LEGO will release an Alice in Wonderland Brickheadz set featuring Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat, which contains 601 pieces.

The June issue of Toy World will shift focus to wheeled toys, arts & crafts/creative play, and infant toys. The deadline for editorial submissions for this issue was May 1.

Safety advocates are calling for more stringent regulations regarding toy materials and designs. As the trend continues to grow, the possibility of further injuries remains a concern.