CompaniesCompany looks to adult buyers in North America, aiming to be in 1,000 stores this yearWith higher prices than Mattel's Barbie, Tomy is targeting adult fans of its Licca-chan dolls to increase sales. (Tomy)DAIKI TSUGANEJuly 14, 2026 01:40 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese toymaker Tomy is bringing its Barbie rival Licca-chan dolls back to North America, aiming to have the toys sold at 1,000 stores across the region as early as this year.Read NextConsumerMiniso banks on finding the next Labubu as it opens 100 US storesMedia & EntertainmentSonic the Hedgehog chases Mario in IP business, 35 years since debutMedia & EntertainmentBeyblade mania spins nostalgia in Hong KongMedia & EntertainmentChina anime festival shows Japan fandom undimmed by diplomatic chillConsumerChina's 'digital kids' drive surging popularity of 3D printersLatest on CompaniesCompaniesMarubeni gears up for machine tool growth in India as chips, data centers boomCompaniesFiber-optic demand helps Japan's Fujikura move on from failed expansionCompaniesJapan's MUFG Bank to tap AI, satellite images for collateral appraisals