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Miggle Toys Sold to Tudor Games
Playthings Staff, February 10, 2012Seattle, WA - Tudor Games, a manufacturer of sports games and hobby products, has acquired Miggle Toys, the manufacturer and distributor of Electric Football and other sports-themed products. More -
The Credit Collective Launches MAPP Alert System
GDA Staff, February 10, 2012Evergreen,CO- The Credit Collective is launching its newly developed MAPP Alert System, which allows members of the Collective's creditor network to notify one another about ecommerce sites violating minimum advertised pricing policies. More -
Toy of the Week: Pop on Down to the Farm
Playthings Staff, February 9, 2012
BeginAgain introduces "A Day on the Farm," a new Pop-Up Playbook. The playset is made of natural rubber and "springs to life" when the wooden Playbook covers are opened. More
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TCG Partners With Fisher-Price on Infant/Preschool Puzzles
Playthings Staff, February 9, 2012Toronto, ON - TCG (formerly The Canadian Group), a manufacturer of puzzles, games, activities and room decor, has partnered with Fisher-Price Inc., to develop, manufacture and market infant and preschool puzzles for the U.S. and Canadian markets. More -
LIMA Opens 2012 International Licensing Excellence Awards for Entries
GDA Staff, February 9, 2012New York - The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Assn. (LIMA) has opened entries for its International Licensing Excellence Awards. This annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in licensing. More -
Techno Source Partners With Global Holdings to Expand Distribution
Playthings Staff, February 9, 2012New York - Techno Source, a toy division of LF Products, has entered into a strategic partnership with Global Holdings, a distributor in the entertainment and gaming sectors. Through this partnership, Techno Source will be able to utilize Global's infrastructure to distribute product domestically to customers rather than via direct import. More -
Mind Candy Names New Moshi Monsters Licensees
Playthings Staff, February 9, 2012
London, U.K. and New York - Children's entertainment company Mind Candy www.mindcandy.com has signed a number of new toy, game and arts and crafts licensees for its popular Moshi Monsters brand bringing its North American licensees to more than 60. More
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Aurora World Inks Licensing for Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Plush Dolls
GDA Staff, February 8, 2012Pico Rivera, CA -Aurora World Inc., manufacturer of plush toys, has signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro Inc. to create and market a new line of plush dolls based on the iconic Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy brand. More -
Nuremberg Toy Fair Sees Growth in International Visitors
GDA Staff, February 6, 2012
Nuremberg, Germany - Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg has seen an increase in attendance by international visitors. At this year's fair, 55 percent of the 77,500 buyers and retailers attending were international visitors. More
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Klutz to Debut New Packaging Design
GDA Staff, February 6, 2012Palo Alto, CA - Klutz, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, will introduce new a new packaging design for its product line fun activity books and craft kits for all ages at the upcoming American International Toy Fair. More -
Toy of the Week: Wood You?
Playthings Staff, February 2, 2012
Janod Wooden Toy by Juratoys US was a finalist in the New York Intl. Gift Fair's Baby & Child product awards. More
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