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Costco discontinues doll collection By Staff - 09/01/2009
Sept. 1, 2009—Costco Wholesale Corp. announced that earlier this summer it pulled from its shelves and subsequently discontinued a toy collection that some of its members found objectionable. More
Alex holds art contest By Staff - 09/03/2009
Sept. 3, 2009—Alex is helping promote creativity for its preschool customers by launching an artistic contest called Ready, Set, Create.
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Little Tikes climbs properties list By Staff - 09/01/2009
Sept. 1, 2009—The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe has been named this summer's best selling toy by value, with sales of well over 700,000 pounds sterling in the UK during July alone, according to NPD research.
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AuntieBunny.com launches pre-holiday promotion By Staff - 09/01/2009
Sept. 1, 2009 — AuntieBunny.com, an online retailer of customized doll bedding and accessories, is encouraging customers to plan ahead for the holidays by announcing early holiday savings, a layaway plan and the chance to win an American Girl doll.
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Toys R Us, Disney dress up support of CAAF 08/31/2009
Aug. 31, 2009—Toys R Us and Disney Consumer Products said today that the toy retailer will carry an expanded assortment of exclusive Disney-themed Halloween costumes for boys, girls and babies that highlight the efforts of the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF).
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Product Showcase: Home Video By Staff - 08/31/2009
Sept. 1, 2009—This week's Product Showcase spotlights new children's home video releases from Anchor Bay, Lionsgate, Master Communications, NCircle and Rock 'N Learn.
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Aurora’s Valentine’s Day plush gifts cater to Cupid By Staff - 08/27/2009
Aug. 27, 2009—Aurora World is introducing its 2010 Valentine’s Day merchandise to its retail customers worldwide. Topping the list is YooHoo Greetings, which combines the two of the more popular Valentine’s Day items—a plush toy and greeting card.
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Product Showcase: Monsters By Karyn M. Peterson - 08/11/2009
Aug. 10, 2009—This week’s Product Showcase features monster-themed products from Alex, All New Materials, Basic Fun, Crown Crafts, Jakks Pacific and Random House.
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Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates December 28, 2007 Grown Up's Toy of the Week
The Grown Up's toy of the week is a set of these Russian nesting dolls that g... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates December 11, 2007 New toy patents
The New York Times Magazine has an annual issue devoted to the best ideas of the year... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates December 7, 2007 Grown Up's Toy of the Week
There are times when I could have used the panic button key on my computer.&nb... More
Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
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