• 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

• 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

• Toy and game inventors win INPEX awards

  Playthings Staff, July 1, 2010
  InventHelp's INPEX, America's largest invention trade show, announced several winners at the closing awards dinner for the 25th anniversary show. All of the inventions were exhibited June 16-18 in Pittsburgh.  More

• Direct from Market: ASTRA Marketplace

  Caroline Kennedy, June 23, 2010
  JUNE 23, 2010 - The annual ASTRA Marketplace & Academy is more than just a trade show; it is also includes a conference for the independent retailer. This year's recent event was a rousing success with a sold-out exhibit hall and attendance up some 25-30% over last year.  More

• ASTRA holds record-breaking event

  Playthings Staff, June 16, 2010
  JUNE 16, 2010 - A record-breaking crowd of specialty toy retailers attended the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's annual Marketplace & Academy.  More

• Top execs have positive outlook for licensing industry

  Playthings Staff, June 11, 2010
  JUNE 11, 2010 - Executives from Disney, Hasbro, Mattel, Toys‘R'Us and LF USA agree that there is opportunity for retail growth and success. They sat on a panel on the opening day of the Licensing International Expo.  More

• Licensing Expo to stream live from show floor

  May 18, 2010
  MAY 18, 2010— Licensing International Expo will open the tradeshow to the world, virtually with Internet streaming and content captured from the expo held June 8-10 in Las Vegas.  More

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