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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. More

  • Retailers settle Calif. lead suit for $454K
    By Staff - 11/06/2009
    Nov. 6, 2009—Target, Toys R Us and Kmart will pay a combined $454,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by California and Los Angeles government attorneys stemming from the 2007 lead-related toy recalls, the Los Angeles Times reported today. More
  • MacPherson's pulls kids' easels over lead
    By Staff - 11/06/2009
    Nov. 6, 2009—MacPherson's, Emeryville, Calif., is recalling 10,000 units of its Young Artist Easel because the product's chalkboard surface contains higher than allowable levels of lead. More
  • Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
    By Staff - 11/05/2009
    Nov. 5, 2009—The National Toy Hall of Fame at Strong National Museum of Play today added three additional products to its list of historically significant playthings. More
  • Jakks looks to raise $85M in offering
    By Staff - 11/05/2009
    Nov. 5, 2009—Jakks Pacific has priced $85.0 million worth of convertible senior notes due in 2014. More
  • LeapFrog's numbers slip
    By Staff - 11/04/2009
    Nov. 4, 2009—LeapFrog Enterprises saw its profit shrink 70 percent in the third quarter following a 42 percent decline in sales. More
  • Handmade Toy Alliance pushes for Senate hearing
    By Staff - 10/30/2009
    Oct. 30, 2009—The Handmade Toy Alliance is calling for an open hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee to address the consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act on small manufacturers. More
  • Baby Abuelita births P&G promotion
    By Staff - 10/23/2009
    Oct. 23, 2009—Multicultural doll maker Baby Abuelita Productions is teaming with Procter & Gamble for a national grocery store promotion targeting Hispanic shoppers. More
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