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Toys in the News: 12-30-11 SUBMIT your news to TDmonthly . See previous toy industry news . Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST Wimpy Kid Wins Restraining Order Against Comics Parody. December 30, 2011 — Elly Mae Clampett Barbie Doll Suit Settled. December 30, 2011 Grand Sounds From Toy Piano. December 30, 2011 Why Barbie is a Real Doll of an Investment. December 30, 2011 Should the World of Toys Be Gender-Free? December 30, 2011 Schoenhut, Safari LTD, HaPe International & Other Top Toy Co's are Letting Retailers Choose Charities for Toy Giveaway. December 29, 2011 — TDmonthly 's exciting new "2012: A Year of Charity" program is a chance for retailers to donate 100 high-quality toys to the charities of their choosing, with the help of top toy manufacturers like Schoenhut, Safari LTD, and HaPe International...Wimpy Kid Goes to Court Against Zombie. December 29, 2011 — Up until now the Wimpy Kid’s adventures have stayed out of court. But that changed on Tuesday with the filing of a trademark infringement lawsuit...Rob Deez gets in trouble with Mattel. December 29, 2011 Asus unfazed by Hasbro lawsuit over 'Transformer' tablet. December 29, 2011 Painting Toy Guns to Look Real Could be Outlawed. December 29, 2011 Toy rental service hits the web. December 28, 2011 — Are your kids still basking in the glow of all the toys they got under the tree this year?How toys can benefit children's mental health. December 28, 2011 — For parents, the toy market can be overwhelming. Which toys are actually beneficial for children?Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard. December 28, 2011 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product...World’s earliest toy car and title deed on show at Mardin Museum. December 27, 2011 — The world’s earliest toy car and title deed which were unearthed several months ago...Learning Express, the Educational Toy Franchise Announces the Establishment of 16 New Franchise Stores in the Last Quarter of 2011. December 27, 2011 — Educational toy franchise expands across the United States - now seeking to develop new franchise stores in the Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and Yakima, Washington...CPSC Launches Registry for Small Batch Children’s Product Manufacturers. December 27, 2011 — Today, CPSC is launching an easy-to-use registry for small batch manufacturers, which can be found at www.SaferProducts.gov. Congress directed CPSC to establish this registry for small batch manufacturers in Public Law 112-28, which was signed into law by President Obama on August 12, 2011...Collective Bias builds brand with addition of Berg. December 27, 2011 — Kate Berg has been name president of Collective Bias, the rapidly growing social shopper marketing firm...Stein Mart restates third-quarter loss. December 27, 2011 — Stein Mart released restated third-quarter results Friday that showed an upwardly revised loss...Parents, you are top regulator when it comes to toy safety. December 23, 2011 — When it comes to toy safety, you can't always count on Santa to get things right. By and large, you're on your own...Do toy stocks make good gifts for your portfolio? December 23, 2011 — Given the time of year, which toy stocks have been the best for investors?Vornado To Record $32.3 Million Loss From 3Q Toys 'R' Us Loss. December 23, 2011 — Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) said it will include wider losses from its 32.7% stake in Toys "R" Us Inc....Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard. December 23, 2011 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product...Target looks ahead to after Christmas. December 23, 2011 — While many retailers are scrambling to attract last minute Christmas shoppers, some, including Target...Character World Scoops up Sonic License. December 22, 2011 — Character World will produce Sonic the Hedgehog branded home décor and accessory products...Toy Maker Sues Android Tablet Maker Over ‘Transformer’ Tablet. December 22, 2011 — Hasbro is suing California computer maker Asus, saying the company’s new Transformer Prime...Crestwood company's toy high on Christmas lists. December 22, 2011 — An educational toy made by a Chicago-area company is one of the "it" gifts...U.S. toy recalls down in fiscal '11. December 22, 2011 — There were 34 toy recalls in fiscal year 2011, down from 46...Study: Any toy good if a parent plays too. December 22, 2011 — Some parents prefer to buy educational toys, but children benefit from any toy...Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due to Fall Hazard. December 22, 2011 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.Target Recalls Circo Childrens’ Travel Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. December 22, 2011 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.ShopperTrak report: Holiday sales increase 22% for week ending Dec. 17. December 22, 2011 — A report released Wednesday by ShopperTrak found that holiday shoppers boosted sales 21.7%...Walmart works Vudu magic with Xbox. December 22, 2011 — Walmart announced that its Vudu entertainment service is now available...Consumer poll: 25% of Americans haven’t started holiday shopping yet. December 22, 2011 — The Consumer Reports Holiday Poll released Wednesday found that a quarter...AURORA WORLD, TY, INC. Settle Federal Copyright Case. December 22, 2011 — Aurora World Inc. today announced it has reached a settlement agreement with Ty, Inc. in regards to the federal copyright lawsuit over Aurora’s best selling brand, YooHoo & Friends™. The parties have reached an amicable settlement of their dispute and the Court has entered a consent decree in the action.Why are toys selling out? Might be mommy blog buzz. December 21, 2011 — With Mattel Toys On Top: Holiday Sales Helped By Strong Brands. December 21, 2011 Hasbro Expands NERF in Europe. December 21, 2011 Activision's Skylanders Spreads Reach With Virtual World. December 21, 2011 Battle Grounds Among Toy Retailers: Breaking Down The Consumer Demographics. December 21, 2011 Visa Survey: 77% of Americans haven’t finished shopping. December 21, 2011 Dear Santa Letter sent 100 years ago found up chimney. December 21, 2011 JAKKS Pacific Sinks: Are Toy Stocks In For a Not So Merry Christmas? December 20, 2011 Hot Wheels and Monster Jam Roar into 2012 Season with New Team Hot Wheels Monster Truck. December 20, 2011 Online holiday spending continues at 15% growth clip. December 20, 2011 The Shape of Things to Come. December 20, 2011 “Toy of the Year” Nominated Games Bring Families Together over the Holidays. December 20, 2011 IBM report: Holiday shopping from mobile devices on the rise. December 20, 2011 LEGO and Warner Bros. Build on Hobbit, Lord of the Rings. December 19, 2011 — Warner Bros. Consumer Products has granted LEGO exclusive rights to develop build-and-play construction sets...Build-A-Bear Agrees to $600,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Toy Beach Chairs. December 19, 2011 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (Build-A-Bear), of St. Louis, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $600,000...Children's Hearing at Risk From Noisy Christmas Toys as Loud as a Chainsaw. December 19, 2011 — Christmas toys could permanently damage the hearing of toddlers as they can...Toys R Us CEO Looks Abroad. December 19, 2011 — This is the most important time of the year for retailers, especially for toy companies...Michelle Obama donates gifts to Toys for Tots. December 19, 2011 Canada, U.S. Agree on Joint Action Plans to Facilitate Cross-Border Trade and Align Regulations. December 19, 2011 'Book Thief' Hits Two Million in U.S. Sales. December 16, 2011 — Markus Zusak’s 2006 Printz Honor novel The Book Thief (Knopf) has just sold two million copiesABC Moves Forward with 10th Anniversary Event in Louisville in 2012, Announces Move Back to Las Vegas in 2013. December 16, 2011 — All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC), the parent company and organizer of ABC Kids Expo®, has announced that it is moving forward with plans for its 10th annual event at the Kentucky Exposition Center on October 14-17, 2012. Exhibit space for the 2012 show is already 75% sold. After careful review of feedback received from industry participants after the 2011 show, ABC is working closely with Louisville officials and suppliers to address concerns for the 2012 event in Louisville...ABC is also pleased to announce that a move back to Las Vegas is planned for 2013 and is tentatively scheduled for October 15-18, 2013, according to a press release.ASTM Toy Safety Standard F963-11 Is Issued. December 16, 2011 — As part of its continuing efforts to proactively address potential toy safety issues, ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has approved revisions to ASTM F963, Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. Changes made to the standard include revisions to the section on heavy metals, the introduction of compositing procedures, and new safety requirements and technical guidance for bath toy projections, acoustics and other potential safety hazards in toys.Random House Adds Pocoyo for Preschoolers. December 16, 2011 — Random House Children’s Books has signed a license with Zinkia Entertainment...Federal Authorities Seize Dangerous Toys. December 16, 2011 — Hundreds of imported toys have been seized from the Port of Miami and the airport by U.S. Customs and Border protection...Is This Toy on Your Kid's List? Santa Tried Hard But... December 16, 2011 — The recent flooding in Thailand has disrupted more than exports of cars and PCs...New Jersey Court Grants International Playthings, LLC Temporary Restraints against Toy Teck Ltd. LLC, Toyteck Corporation, and Manley Toys Ltd.. December 16, 2011 — Hasbro Falls Prey to 'Angry Birds'. December 16, 2011 — Green Monday online spending up 19% to $1.13 billion. December 16, 2011 — Lego Is for Girls. December 15, 2011 — Hong Kong Toy Manufacturers’ Sales May Fall in 2012, FHKI Says. December 15, 2011 National Retail Federation Upgrades Holiday Forecast, Expects Sales To Rise 3.8 Percent To $469.1 Billion. December 15, 2011 Wal-Mart’s Asda Threatens Argos in U.K. Toy War With 50% Discounts: Retail. December 15, 2011 Nickelodeon Restructures Consumer Products Division. December 15, 2011 Want to Market to Kids Via Social Networks? Good Luck With That. December 15, 2011 TRU Staying Open for 112 Hours Through Christmas Eve. December 15, 2011 Survey: Holiday Shoppers Plan to Spend Less; Gift Cards More Popular in United States. December 15, 2011 Shoppers Say Target Hits the Mark With its Social Marketing. December 14, 2011 Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard. December 14, 2011 Sector Snap: Toy Makers Vie for Holiday Bucks . December 14, 2011 Survey Finds Most Consumers Have More Than Half Of Their Shopping To Complete . December 14, 2011 ShopperTrak Notes Retail Sales Rise Second Week of December . December 14, 2011 Bandai America Donates $35,000 to Toy Industry Foundation in 2011, Bringing Total Donations to $100,000 . December 14, 2011 Holiday Survey: More Than 40% of Consumers Will Shop Last-Minute for Gifts. December 13, 2011 Crayola Adds e-Books, Apps. December 13, 2011 Holiday Safety Alert: Consumer Injuries Involving Decorations and Decorating Are on the Rise. December 13, 2011 NPD: Toys Top Holiday Wish Lists. December 13, 2011 No Hit Toy to Brighten Retailers’ Christmas. December 13, 2011 Buoyed By Strong Black Friday Weekend, November Retail Sales Rise 4.5 Percent, According To NRF . December 13, 2011 Working Moms Feel Better Than Stay-At-Home Moms, Study Finds . December 13, 2011 Holiday Season-to-date Sees 15% Jump in Online Sales. December 12, 2011 Discovery Expands Toy Offerings. December 12, 2011 TRU Q3 Sales Down Ahead of Holiday Shopping. December 12, 2011 Universal Studios unveils Harry Potter attraction plans for L.A. December 12, 2011 Smartest Toys for Kids can be the Simplest. December 12, 2011 Hasbro to Eliminate PVC Packaging. December 9, 2011 One Third of Chinese Toys Contain Heavy Metals. December 9, 2011 Children's Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard. December 9, 2011 U.S. Consumer Confidence Holds at Recession Levels. December 9, 2011 Economic Slump Affects Santa Claus, Too. December 9, 2011 Kids’ Breakfast Cereal Is Basically Candy. December 9, 2011 Media Mix: Video Game Challenge. December 9, 2011 Fast-food Toy Ban No Aid to Nutrition, Study Says. December 9, 2011 Mattel Searches for New Agency for Games Business. December 8, 2011 MEG Toys Announces Master Toy Distribution Deal with JAKKS Pacific for Puppy In My Pocket. December 8, 2011 Plus Licens to Rep Ninja Turtles. December 8, 2011 Mr Men Bought by Hello Kitty Owner. December 7, 2011 The Holiday Toy Popularity Contest. December 7, 2011 Amazon Publishing Expands into Children's Books. December 7, 2011 Guys’ Brains Change After Violent Gaming. December 7, 2011 Kidderminster Toy Maker Goes Into Administration. December 7, 2011 Christmas Shoppers Warned Over Flood of Counterfeit Toys. December 7, 201 1 Annoying Orange Rolls Into Halloween Gear. December 7, 2011 Gift Receipts More Popular Than Ever Among Holiday Shoppers, According To NRF Survey. December 7, 2011 European Economic and Social Committee Holds Hearing on Advertising to Children. December 7, 2011 U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Leads to Progress in IPR Enforcement. December 7, 2011 Barney brand goes Techno. December 7, 2011 Crayola, karaoke, etc.: IPads become child's play. December 6, 2011 Blip Toys Brings eCommerce to the Squinkies Brand through Partnership with MashON. December 6, 2011 Coolabi Team Completes Buyout. December 6, 2011 He-Man & The Masters of the Universe Classics Update From Mattel. December 6, 2011 These Toys are Worse Than Coal. December 6, 2011 SMC Entertainment Swings Into Gear. December 6, 2011 Study Finds How Child Abuse Changes the Brain. December 6, 2011 Round 2 Acquires Tomy Brands. December 5, 2011 Universal Unveils Curious George Toys. December 5, 2011 Dare you rent toys online for your kids this Christmas? December 5, 2011 Some of the top toys this year are gifts from Christmas past. December 5, 2011 This RC Car Can Do 100+mph. December 5, 2011 VIDEO ComScore: Happy holiday season (so far) for online retail spending. December 5, 2011 Shoppers waiting for Black Friday — Round 2. December 5, 2011 ShopperTrak: Black Friday Weekend Sales up, Foot Traffic Down. December 2, 2011 Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. December 2, 2011 November Same-Store Sales Slow. December 2, 2011 Children's Booksellers Report on Black Friday Weekend. December 2, 2011 The Worst Toy of the Year? December 2, 2011 Czech Toy Industry Booms Thanks to a Mole. December 2, 2011 Sanrio Announces Licensing Agreement with Up With Paper. December 1, 2011 — Sanrio has announced a licensing agreement with Up With Paper, the world’s leading marketer of innovative three-dimensional greeting cards. Up With Paper will develop a new line of pop-up stationery products featuring pop icon Hello Kitty®. The collection will be launched at winter gift shows and at Toy Fair; the agreement is effective immediately, according to a press release. More than half of UK children own a toy based on a virtual world. December 1, 2011 India Moves to Attract Retailers. December 1, 2011 New Baby & Juvenile Show Launching in Dallas. December 1, 2011 Banks Ban Toy Collection Boxes. December 1, 2011 CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum Awards Her First Safety Commendations to Five Individuals and Groups. December 1, 2011 Target comps light in November. December 1, 2011 Cyber Monday surges, December outlook uncertain. December 1, 2011 Scholastic Ups Its ‘Hunger Games’ Tie-ins. December 1, 2011 McDonald's will charge for Happy Meal toys in SF. November 30, 2011 MEG Toys Unveils US Broadcast Deal for Puppy In My Pocket. November 30, 2011 NRF Says Online Sales Tax Advantage Is ‘Stifling’ Local Stores. November 30, 2011 Senate Holds TSCA Reform Hearing on November 17th. November 30, 2011 TIA Presents Important Toy Safety Information to Chinese Manufacturers. November 30, 2011 European Commission Launches Toy Safety Campaign. November 30, 2011 Consumer Confidence up in November as Holiday Shopping Gets in Full Swing. November 29, 2011 Arrow/Increase image via efffective.com
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AURORA WORLD, TY, INC. Settle Federal Copyright Case. December 22, 2011 — Aurora World Inc. today announced it has reached a settlement agreement with Ty, Inc. in regards to the federal copyright lawsuit over Aurora’s best selling brand, YooHoo & Friends™. The parties have reached an amicable settlement of their dispute and the Court has entered a consent decree in the action.
Sanrio Announces Licensing Agreement with Up With Paper. December 1, 2011 — Sanrio has announced a licensing agreement with Up With Paper, the world’s leading marketer of innovative three-dimensional greeting cards. Up With Paper will develop a new line of pop-up stationery products featuring pop icon Hello Kitty®. The collection will be launched at winter gift shows and at Toy Fair; the agreement is effective immediately, according to a press release. 
