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Pressman, Sesame execs joining hall of fame

Aug. 26, 2008—The Toy Industry Association’s next inductees into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame will be Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop, and Jack Pressman, founder of game maker J. Pressman & Company. More

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  • WowWee buys Think Tank
    Aug. 27, 2008—WowWee USA has acquired toymaker Think Tank Toys Inc. in a move the company says will see the high-tech toy maker diversify into lower-priced products and wider channels of distribution.
  • Conflicting reports about award in Bratz case
    UPDATED Aug. 27, 2008—Mattel is getting something, but a lot less than it wanted in damages related to its case against Bratz doll maker MGA Entertainment.
  • International Playthings recalls stroller toy
    Aug. 26, 2008—International Playthings is recalling approximately 10,000 Taggies Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars because of a potential choking hazard.
  • Product Showcase: Musical Toys
    This week’s Product Showcase features music toys from Fisher-Price, Hohner, International Playthings, Learning Resources and Woodstock Chimes.
  • Alex gets home textiled
    Aug. 26, 2008—Home textiles producer CHF Industries has created an Alex-branded line based on the look and feel of the specialty toy maker's products.
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OUT OF THE TOY BOX
Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates
August 27, 2008
GOOD IDEA: Reviving Old Brands
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August 7, 2008
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New York Comic Con 2008: Mattel
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.
New York Comic Con 2008: Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly's Ugly Dolls go vinyl at the 2008 New York Comic Con.
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Shocker Toys' latest Shockinis at the 2008 New York Comic Con.

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