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MGA may get breathing room in Bratz case

Dec. 31, 2008—The judge overseeing Mattel’s case against MGA Entertainment over the rights to the Bratz doll franchise has agreed to consider a request by MGA to allow it to continue to manufacture and market new dolls past the Feb. 11, 2009 deadline set earlier this month.
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University Games to continue Front Porch Classics

Dec. 30, 2009—University Games has completed its acquisition of the assets of Sababa Toys, including the entire Front Porch Classics product line, for an undisclosed sum.
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Courts curtail Konami’s Yu-Gi-Oh! move

Dec. 30, 2008—Courts in California and Europe have denied Konami’s efforts to stop licensee The Upper Deck Co. from continuing to distribute its Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game.
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Jakks completes Disguise acquisition

Dec. 30, 2008—Jakks Pacific completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Halloween costume and décor company Disguise and a related Hong Kong firm, both subsidiaries of France’s César.
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The Parent Co. seeks shelter in Chapter 11

Dec. 29, 2008—Toy and infant products e-tailer The Parent Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
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Tomy closes U.S. unit

Dec. 29, 2008—Tomy Corp. has ceased operations, according to now-former staffers.
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The Parent Co. seeks shelter in Chapter 11

Dec. 29, 2008—Toy and infant products e-tailer The Parent Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
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Action Products puzzled by stock’s decline

Dec. 29, 2008—Commenting on heavier than normal trading and a nearly 30 percent drop in the price of the company’s stock in the days leading up to Christmas, Action Products International said that it “does not know of any reason” for the stock’s downward spiral.
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Haba refutes cadmium claim

Dec. 24, 2008—Haba USA is refuting claims that its Ball Track Set poses any danger to the health of people who play with it.
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