As the war in Ukraine drags on, the battlefield has found a new front — toy stores and online marketplaces in Russia. Instead of dolls or cars, some children are now playing with soldiers and board ...

As gimmick records go, the 2000 album Gizmodgery by Matt Mahaffey’s band Self is one of the best. Every song was recorded exclusively with toy instruments, such as you’d find on the shelves of your ...