WowWee buys Think Tank By Staff - 08/27/2008
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.
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Conflicting reports about award in Bratz case By Staff - 08/26/2008 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.
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International Playthings recalls stroller toy By Staff - 08/26/2008
Aug. 26, 2008—International Playthings is recalling approximately 10,000 Taggies Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars because of a potential choking hazard.
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Product Showcase: Musical Toys By Karyn M. Peterson - 08/26/2008
This week’s Product Showcase features music toys from Fisher-Price, Hohner, International Playthings, Learning Resources and Woodstock Chimes.
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Pressman, Sesame execs joining hall of fame By Staff - 08/26/2008
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.
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Alex gets home textiled By Staff - 08/26/2008
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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APII completes medical biz buy By Staff - 08/25/2008
Aug. 25, 2008—Action Products International Inc. has finalized its diversification into the health products business, a move that will lead to changes at the top of Action Product’s corporate structure.
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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.