• Brilliant Sky Toys & Books celebrates Austin opening

  Retail Editor 2, July 26, 2010
  Specialty toy retailer, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books has opened its newest franchise, in Austin, Texas.  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

• Strong museum receives grant to digitize collections

  Retail Editor 1, July 16, 2010
  Strong National Museum of Play has received a grant of $149k, which will help capture digital images of thousands of pre-1930s dolls, toys, and games among its world-renowned collections.  More

• Russ Berrie to open Vegas showroom

  Playthings Staff, July 9, 2010
  Russ Berrie U.S. Gift has announced plans for a permanent showroom in World Market Center in Las Vegas. At the upcoming market on Aug. 2-6, the company will exhibit in a 9,000-sq.-ft. temporary location.  More

• Maple Landmark signs deal for overseas distribution

  Playthings Staff, July 6, 2010
  Maple Landmark Woodcraft has reached an agreement with Plush Toys of New Zealand for the distribution of Maple Landmark's newest product line, Schoolhouse Naturals, to New Zealand and Australian retailers.  More

• Build-A-Bear Workshop and Michaels debut craftshop

  Playthings Staff, July 6, 2010
  Build-A-Bear Workshop has partnered with arts and crafts retailer, Michaels, to introduce Build-A-Bear Craftshop, a line of creative products and activities for kids of all ages that will be sold exclusively at over 1,020 Michaels stores in the U.S. and Canada starting in September.  More

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