'Django' action figures discontinued
theGRIO REPORT - Upon the film's release on Christmas day, a line of figurines of the movie’s main characters were made available for purchase online...
'Django' action figures draw protest
(AP) - Slavery-era action figures tied to Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" are raising questions about whether they're appropriate...
Too far? 'Django Unchained' action figures for sale
theGRIO REPORT - Quentin Tarantino's latest film 'Django Unchained' may turn out to be his most successful and most controversial movie to date...
Andre Johnson spends nearly $20,000 on at-risk children
theGRIO REPORT - Houston Texans star wide receiver Andre Johnson spent $19,521 Tuesday afternoon at a Toys 'R' Us purchasing toys and gifts for 12 at-risk children, according to USA Today...
What's next for 'Sesame Street' star Kevin Clash?
theGRIO REPORT - Many questions remain. What impact will this have on the Elmo brand and sales as we enter the holiday shopping season? How will this impact Mr. Clash’s job?...
Grinch steals $25K from Toys for Tots
CHICAGO - Thousands of Chicago children may not get a toy this Christmas because of a real live Grinch...
Mom sues McDonald's for using toys to 'bait' kids
VIDEO - "I would like my children to make decisions about food aside from a toy that they would like to have" says Monet Parham...
Buxom Barbie brings up classic doll debate
THEGRIO REPORT - "I've never had a problem with Barbie. I grew up with Barbie...It was just that this particular doll just seemed so over the top."...
Tiger's action figure is hot stocking stuffer
VIDEO - "We thought it was going to be bad, as soon as the scandal happened. This has been the first athlete that had a problem that we've been able to sell their product."
New black Barbies break the mold
OPINION - In the era of Obama and in the age of Oprah come three new potentially iconic Americans, who just may help in the long march towards gender equality...
