The Buzz
Staff -- Playthings, 11/1/2001
The Toy Industry Association (TIA) will induct its long-time leader, David A. Miller, into its Toy Industry Hall of Fame on Feb. 9 during Toy Fair in 2002. Separately, TIA reports more than 90 percent of exhibit space at Javits is sold out…The Web site for the professional organization Women In Toys, womenintoys.com, boasts a new online directory for its members… When it comes to dollhouses, why be limited by floor space and declining real wages? Disney's Cinderella's Dollhouse by Disney Interactive has six huge rooms to stuff with furniture and accessories. A Web site offers seasonal decorations for updates to this dream house…Toy Knights of America has sent out a plea for holiday toys for children directly affected by the Sept. 11 tragedies. Donations can be sent to: The Toy Knights of America, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10010, Attn: Michael Berger…Todd McFarlane collaborated with TDK Mediactive to create new, exclusive characters for Shrek, the next gen game slated to launch with the Xbox…On the heels of postponing its October International Juvenile Products Show until May 3, 2002, the JPMA will move the October 2002 event to May 2-4, 2003…Tickle Elmo to win a Volkswagen? That's what some winners will receive when they find Tickle Me Elmo's most ticklish spot (Fisher-Price's fifth anniversary plush has five tickle spots, one of which sends him into paroxysms of laughter). On or after Jan. 9, Elmo will have a special message for some lucky ticklers…For more buzz, visit playthings.com.
