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May 16, 2008—FAO Schwarz will expand its presence at Macy’s department stores this holiday season to nearly 275 locations, the toy retailer said today. More

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  • Warner Bros. ups Black
    May 16, 2008—Shari Black has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Retail Business Development for Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
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    May 16, 2008—Despite slimming its net loss for the first quarter of 2008, The Middleton Doll Co. said falling sales and rising operating costs are putting the company’s future in jeopardy.
  • Manhattan recalls rattles
    May 15, 2008—Manhattan Group is recalling approximately 7,000 Manhattan Toy baby rattles because they pose a potential choking hazard.
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    May 14, 2008—Hasbro has reacquired worldwide distribution rights to the Sunbow library of Hasbro-related programming from TV-Loonland for an undisclosed sum.
  • Grand can't complete Wham-O deal
    May 14, 2008—Grand Toys has terminated its agreement to acquire Wham-O Inc. from Cornerstone Strategic Management Limited, a company owned and controlled by the wife of Grand Toys’ major shareholder, Jeff Hsieh.
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Product highlights from Mattel at the 2008 New York Comic Con, including figures from its Batman The Dark Knight, DC Universe and DC Universe Infinite Heroes series; Target-only Justice League Unlimited figures; and San Diego Comic-Con exclusives.
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