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Toys in the News: 7-2-09
In order to update its severance plans, Mattel is doing away with long-term contracts for executives under the CEO, including CFO Kevin Farr, President of Mattel Brands Neil Friedman, and EVP of Worldwide Operations Thomas Debrowski, following expiration of their agreements...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 6-26-09
The Canadian Toy Association has announced that its annual toy and hobby trade show will now be held alongside the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association's Show at the Toronto International Centre each January/February....read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 5-29-09
Today marks the long-awaited U.S. debut of the Disney/Pixar animated feature "Up," reported Variety. It's booked at 3,766 theaters, including 1,530 that project in 3-D...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 4-30-09
Hasbro and Discovery Communications are joining forces to create a television network and Web programming featuring educational and entertaining shows for kids...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 3-30-09
Former Massachusetts employees of Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us will receive their overdue pay for earned vacation time in a $100,000+ settlement resulting from a self-audit...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 2-27-09
Marvel's beloved superhero Spider-Man will soon have a new stage on which to strut his stuff. "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" will debut at NYC's Hilton Theatre Feb. 18, 2010...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 1-30-09
Jacabee Inc. is releasing the first book in a 12-title series inspired by the American paintings of artist F. Luis Mora...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 12-31-08
Bratz-maker MGA Entertainment was given permission to continue producing their star product until February 11, 2009...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 11-26-08
Eighty migrant laborers demanding more severance pay after a layoff at Kai Da toy factory in Dongguan, China, sparked a 500-protestor-strong riot outside the factory Wednesday...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 10-31-08
Ganz announced it is now contracting with Brandwise to use its SalesOptimizer program, which will allow the maker of Webkinz to access key sales data, including purchasing trends on a Google map...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 9-30-08
RC2 Corporation has announced its withdrawal from an agreement to purchase Publications International's Children's Publishing Division...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 8-29-08
The state court of Connecticut has dismissed anti-trust and bribery claims levied against JAKKS Pacific by World Wrestling Entertainment...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 7-31-08
Christmas decorations, handbags, food and apparel are likely to face prices hikes of up to 15 percent for the holiday season...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 6-30-08
Disney/Pixar's "Wall-E" was well received at the domestic box office this weekend, pulling in $62.5 million and beating Universal's "Wanted,"...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 5-29-08
Emily the Strange, the surly tween pop-culture icon who started "life" as a tee-shirt design, is being pushed toward the big screen by Dark Horse Entertainment president Mike Richardson...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 4-29-08
Ghorban Ali Dori Najafabadi, the prosecutor general of Iran, has denounced the smuggling of Barbie, Harry Potter items and other toys from the West, warning that such products will harm the country's culture...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 3-31-08
GameStop Corp. has announced plans to acquire 49 Free Record Shop locations in Norway...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 2-28-08
CNNMoney featured the following products/lines as breakout hits at Toy Fair 2008: Karito Kids by KidsGive, which broke its single-day sales record at this year's show; Pressman Toy, for its licensed offerings The Office Trivia Game, ESPN Jeopardy and Disney Wheel of Fortune...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 1-31-08
Fueled by activists' concern over the safety of children's products, Connecticut lawmakers assembled Wednesday to put forth a bill to ban lead in toys...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 12-31-07
Walt Disney and Warner Brothers plan to soon launch several virtual worlds as interactive online sites for children such as Webkinz World and Club Penguin continue to gain popularity...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 11-30-07
Sudanese protestors rallied for an hour in Martyrs Square Friday against the sentence given to British school teacher Gillian Gibbons, whose students at Khartoum's Unity High School named a teddy bear Muhammad...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 10-31-07
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the companies named below, has announced voluntary recalls of the following products due to high levels of lead...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 9-28-07
Walt Disney Co. is halting its Disney Mobile phone service at year’s end because it hasn’t held up in competition with national wireless providers...read more toy news headlines
Toys in the News: 8-30-07
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Toys “R” Us has announced a recall of 27,000 Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases made in China...read more toy news headlines
Toy Industry News Briefs
Leading Retailer to Deliver Presentation; Radica Games Continues Sega Partnership; Toys R Us 2004 Announces Holiday Sales Webcast; Three THQ Titles Awarded: THQ Inc., ; Action Products Shows Big Gains...read more toy news headlines
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