March 4, 2010—The Lego Group grew its net profit for 2009 by 63 percent, fueled by increased business “in nearly all markets,” the toymaker said today.
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Like a roll of the dice, earning profitable margins in the toy business these days can feel like it's up to chance. But if there's one category that doesn't have to rely on Lady Lucky to gain a strong footing, it's board games. Anita Frazier, toy industry analyst for The NPD Group of Port Washington, N.
March 16, 2010—4Kids Entertainment saw its losses increase in 2009’s fourth quarter and full year, hurt by charges related to its Chaotic property, but believes cost cuts and new properties can help it rebuild in 2010.
March 16, 2010—The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association said today that it will induct Hasbro’s Alan and Stephen Hassenfeld into its Licensing Industry Hall of Fame.
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TOY TIPS Marianne M. Szymanski, Founder and President, Toy Tips Inc. March 16, 2010 Cooking Toys are all the rave
I just got back from the Housewares Show in Chicago. You may wonder what does that tr... More
Play It Safe Susan DeRagon, Associate Director, Toy and Premium Division, STR March 15, 2010 The February Overlap
February is a busy month for consumer product safety professionals like me. In ... More
OUT OF THE TOY BOX Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates March 14, 2010 Pink: A not so ladylike color
I told my friends at the Strong National Museum of Play about my interest in gender b... More
WORTH NOTING Cliff Annicelli, Editor, Playthings February 12, 2010 Toy Fair: The Warm Up
There's a lot of build up, but Toy Fair doesn't really start for me until I step into... More
July 28, 2009—This week’s Product Showcase features dinosaur-themed products from Briarpatch, Creative Toy Shop, Endless Games, ImagiPlay, Peaceable Kingdom Press, Safari and Wild Planet. More