The Times of Israel

Hanukkah toy Mensch on a Bench goes mainstream

Three years ago while strolling through a department store during the holiday season, Neal Hoffman’s four-year-old son spied the popular Christmas toy, Elf on a Shelf. Afflicted with Christmas envy, ...
Entrepreneur

Mensch on a Bench: How This Toy Went from Kickstarter to ‘Shark Tank’ in Two Years

Two years ago, father of two Neal Hoffman and his son Jacob were doing some holiday shopping, when the little boy asked if they could get an “Elf on the Shelf.” Hoffman jokingly replied “‘Dude, we’re ...
Sydney Morning Herald

Toy bench recalled following two deaths

A toy tool bench is being voluntary recalled in Australia following the deaths of two children in the United States. The Playskool Team Talkin' Tool Bench, sold in Australia by Hasbro, has been ...
WIS TV

CPSC, Playskool announce recall involving tool bench

(Washington-AP) September 22, 2006 - Playskool is recalling about 255,000 tool bench toys after the deaths of two young boys. The announcement comes from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ...
Billboard

Forget Elf on the Shelf, Celebrate Hanukkah This Year With ‘Mensch on a Bench’ and ‘Mitzvah Moose’

First unveiled on Shark Tank, the Mensch on a Bench is back in stock for Hanukkah 2025 By Tim Chan All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may ...