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AI Plushies Set to Double Sales at Toy Fair

1/12/2026

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Manufacturers at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair expect AI-powered plushies to double sales this year.
Vegas Yeung, owner of Aida Tech, says popularity in mainland China has risen and overseas markets emerge.
The AI plushies can purr and move, offering companionship, especially for the elderly.
They now sell for hundreds of Hong Kong dollars, compared with traditional stuffed toys.

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Manufacturers at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair expect AI-powered plushies to double sales this year.
Vegas Yeung, owner of Aida Tech, says popularity in mainland China has risen and overseas markets emerge.
The AI plushies can purr and move, offering companionship, especially for the elderly.
They now sell for hundreds of Hong Kong dollars, compared with traditional stuffed toys.