The latest news, reviews and previews of upcoming toy business-related events and tradeshows.
Making Sense Of It All By Richard Gottlieb - 04/01/2009
Each year I attend as many toy industry events as possible in order to get a feeling for what is happening in Toy Nation. I want to know how business is being conducted, what trends are in force, and what the future looks like. In short, I want to know what makes us tick. In February I attended the American International Toy Fair in New York. 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.
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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.
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F.A.B./Starpoint adds three properties By Staff - 11/05/2009
Nov. 5, 2009—Tween and teen accessories maker F.A.B./Starpoint has inked new licensing deals for products based on Sanrio’s Keroppi, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Art Impressions’ Skelanimals.
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Hasbro plans 'Risk' movie By Staff - 11/04/2009
Nov. 4, 2009—Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures has been signed for a feature film based on Hasbro's board game Risk.
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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.
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Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 8, 2008 Hong Kong: Day 5
Since arriving in Hong Kong I have been writing about upward pressure on prices so my... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 6, 2008 Hong Kong: Day 3
I would describe the mood of the toy industry here as somewhat somber. If I were... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 5, 2008 Hong Kong: Day 2
Pricing does appear to be emerging as a key issue for this year. People I am tal... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates January 4, 2008 Hong Kong Day 1
There are certain rituals that are reassuring. Just as the birds (and the retire... More
Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
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