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Archive for August 2008

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HL Games goes global

Aug. 29, 2008—Board game publisher HL Games USA has signed international distribution deals for its products in several English-speaking countries.
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Haba recalls 118k infant toys

August 29, 2008—Haba importer Habermaass Corp., Skaneateles, N.Y., is recalling 118,000 wooden puzzles, infant rattles, pacifier holders and stroller toys because of  potential choking hazards.
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Drugstore.com gives eToys a role

Aug. 28, 2008—Online commerce provider The Parent Company has been tapped to merchandise and fulfill select toy and baby product categories sold on Drugstore.com.
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Playroom to distro Swingset games

Aug. 28, 2008—Playroom Entertainment has been signed to distribute Swingset Press’ tween girl-oriented sleepover games to the specialty toy market.
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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.
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Drugstore.com gives eToys a role

Aug. 28, 2008—Online commerce provider The Parent Company has been tapped to merchandise and fulfill select toy and baby product categories sold on Drugstore.com.
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Anime Characters’ Dolls [15 Photos] Part 2

Anime Characters’ Dolls [15 Photos] Part 2

Conflicting reports about award in Bratz case

Aug. 26, 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

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

This week’s Product Showcase features music toys from Fisher-Price, Hohner, International Playthings, Learning Resources and Woodstock Chimes.
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