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
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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Branding Inc. to tout Perrett as stand-alone brand By Staff - 11/16/2009
Nov. 16, 2009—Children’s products illustrator Lisa Perrett has signed with Branding, Inc. to develop a merchandising and licensing program based on her visual style and bearing her name.
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Toys R Us to host CPSC talk on toy safety By Staff - 11/16/2009
Nov. 16, 2009—U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission chairperson Inez Tenenbaum will host a toy safety focused town hall meeting at Toys R Us Times Square tomorrow.
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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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Brilliant Sky heading to Texas in 2010 By Staff - 11/12/2009
Nov. 12, 2009—Specialty toy store franchisor TT&B has signed an agreement to bring a Brilliant Sky Toys & Books location to Austin, Texas.
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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
Spin Master plans Tech Deck virtual skate park
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