• MoMA adds Hoberman Sphere to its collection

  Retail Editor 1, July 27, 2010
  The Hoberman Sphere, created in 1991, and in production as a toy since 1995, is considered by many to be an icon of contemporary product design. The "design classic" title is now official; The Museum of Modern Art, in New York City has added the Hoberman Sphere to its collection.  More

• Inventor Bob Swenson dies at 84

  Retail Editor 1, July 27, 2010
  Robert E. "Bob" Swenson, inventor of the Rolocolor Coloring Desk and retired owner of Colorama Creations, died Friday, July 9, 2010. He was 84.  More

• Stella Projects to rep ZhuZhu Pets in Australia, NZ

  Retail Editor 2, July 26, 2010
  Stella Projects has been appointed by Lisle International Licensing, the licensing agent (Europe and Emerging Markets) for kids' property ZhuZhu Pets, to represent the brand in Australia and New Zealand.  More

• MGA wins Bratz back from Mattel in appeal

  Playthings Staff, July 23, 2010
  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed Thursday that MGA is the owner of Bratz, not Mattel.  More

• Strange exclusive doll released for Comic-Con 2010

  Playthings Staff, July 22, 2010
  Global licensing agency Gator Group has announced that Cosmic Debris and Ashton-Drake, a division of Bradford Exchange known for its premium-quality collectible dolls, plan to release a custom-designed Emily the Strange doll.  More

• Tomy to bring Tomica line to North America

  Playthings Staff, July 20, 2010
  Tomy Corporation will introduce Japan's number one selling die-cast car and train set brand to North America this September. Tomica has been the most popular and dependable toy car system line in Japan for the past 40 years.  More

• LIMA presents Webinar on basics of branding

  Playthings Staff, July 19, 2010
  What does it take to build a viable brand, and once a brand is established how do you extend its reach into categories that go beyond its core? These are just two of the many questions that will be addressed during a special branding Webinar sponsored by LIMA.  More

• Peanuts Worldwide named Elf on the Shelf licensing agent

  Playthings Staff, July 19, 2010
  Licensing company, Peanuts Worldwide will serve as the merchandise licensing agent for The Elf On The Shelf: A Christmas Tradition brand.  More

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