When a toy company comes for a TikToker

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We're covering the legal battle between viral "Sylvanian Drama" creator Thea Von Engelbrechten and Epoch Company, who claim her darkly comedic toy skits are causing "irreparable injury" to their toy brand. The creator who turned forgotten toys into a cultural phenomenon earning over $1 million annually now faces up to $150,000 per violation, while fans argue she gave the company the best free marketing ever. Plus: Zuck’s compound grows and Liquid Death is set to release energy drinks.

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