The latest news from the world of toy, game and collectibles companies, including financial results, promotions and marketing efforts, product exclusives, recalls and other business developments.
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. More
TIA lists first TSCP-certified toys By Staff - 11/18/2009
Nov. 18, 2009—The Toy Industry Association announced today the first products to be certified under the newly launched Toy Safety Certification Program.
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Hasbro donates 50K games to library event By Staff - 11/13/2009
Nov. 13, 2009—Hasbro is donating more than $300,000 worth of card games to local libraries in preparation for the American Library Association's second annual National Gaming Day.
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Mega rebounds in Q3 aided by Rose Art settlement By Staff - 11/13/2009
Nov. 13, 2009—Mega Brands recorded a $72 (US) million profit in the third quarter, a figure helped significantly by the company’s settlement of litigation against Rose Art’s former owners.
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HQ Kites moves closer to its customers By Staff - 11/12/2009
Nov. 12, 2009—HQ Kites & Designs USA is relocating its North American headquarters to Powells Point, N.C., an Outer Banks community considered a hotbed for wind sports.
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Steiff settles sexual harassment suit By Staff - 11/11/2009
Nov. 11, 2009—Steiff has settled a lawsuit filed by a company marketing manager that alleged she had been raped and sexually harassed by company CEO Martin Frenchen.
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Mattel gives Otis College $1.8M By Staff - 11/11/2009
Nov. 11, 2009—Mattel has donated $1.85 million to Los Angeles’ Otis College of Art and Design, one of the few U.S. colleges that offers a degree program in toy design.
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I-Star adds toy biz vets By Staff - 11/10/2009
Nov. 10, 2009—I-Star Entertainment has named Snuggie Toys founders Alec and Stuart Kessler as Executive Vice President and Vice President of Sales, respectively, and Robert Leff as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
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Shopatron is the world's leading provider of global eCommerce for consumer goods. With Shopatron, orders placed on branded websites are offered to a managed network of global partners for fulfillment, typically for assignment to local retailers...
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Spin Master plans Tech Deck virtual skate park
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