The latest news, reviews and previews of upcoming toy business-related events and tradeshows.
Numbers in, Dallas decision pending By Brent Felgner - 10/24/2007
October 24, 2007—As the Toy Industry Association's board prepares to vote later this month on whether to make Dallas the permanent home of the Fall Toy Preview, the association is reporting that the event this month met or exceeded most critical benchmark criteria. More
Bakugan takes TOTY awards By Staff - 02/15/2009
Feb. 15, 2008—The Toy Industry Association handed out its Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) tonight and the big winner was Spin Master for its Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Packs, which took home two awards, plus Property of the Year honors for the Bakugan property overall.
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Show Buzz: Toy Fair 2009 By Staff - 02/15/2009
Feb. 15, 2009—Toy Fair at New York’s Javits Center began today with what was considered by many to be a pleasantly surprising start.
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Digital Blue adds Bakugan electronics By Staff - 02/13/2009
Feb. 13, 2009—Youth electronics maker Digital Blue has teamed with Cartoon Network Enterprises for a line of Bakugan electronic products for the property’s core audience of boys ages 6 to 11.
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Mattel ties into 'Avatar' By Staff - 02/13/2009
Feb. 13, 2009—Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising has appointed Mattel the master toy licensee for James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar.
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Lego sets sales records in 2008 By Staff - 02/13/2009
Feb. 13, 2009—Lego Systems achieved a record 38 percent jump in U.S. consumer sales in 2008, the building toy maker said today. The North American division of Denmark’s privately held The Lego Group attributed the results to “a well-balanced product portfolio, healthy retail partnerships and the brand's heritage and reputation for quality play materials and long-lasting play value.”
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Action touts $10 toys By Staff - 02/13/2009
Feb. 13, 2009—Action Products is introducing a line of toys with retail prices under $10 from several of its major brands in an effort the company expects will give retailers increased opportunity to attract cash-concerned consumers.
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Toys 'R' Us buys eToys.com By Staff - 02/12/2009
Feb. 12, 2009—Toys “R” Us has acquired the e-commerce sites of bankrupt online retailer The Parent Company for an undisclosed sum. More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 8, 2008 Hong Kong: Day 5
Since arriving in Hong Kong I have been writing about upward pressure on prices so my... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 6, 2008 Hong Kong: Day 3
I would describe the mood of the toy industry here as somewhat somber. If I were... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 5, 2008 Hong Kong: Day 2
Pricing does appear to be emerging as a key issue for this year. People I am tal... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 4, 2008 Hong Kong Day 1
There are certain rituals that are reassuring. Just as the birds (and the retire... More
New York Comic Con 2008: Mattel Product highlights from Mattel at the 2008 New York Comic Con, including figures from its Batman The Dark Knight, DC Universe and DC Universe Infinite Heroes series; Target-only Justice League Unlimited figures; and San Diego Comic-Con exclusives.
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