Spin Master just bought an AI Toy Company. Does This Mean AI Toys Are Officially Trending?

On August 17, 2026, Spin Master announced it is acquiring Hapiko Inc. the Brooklyn based company behind the AI powered Stickerbox, in a deal reported to be worth between $35 and $50 million according to Yahoo finance. One of the top toy companies in the world just spent serious money on an AI toy and a brand that’s not even a year old! For everyone in this industry wondering whether AI toys would ever have a real seat at the table, this is your answer.