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Archive for August 2008

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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.
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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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Anime Characters' Dolls [31 Photos] Part 1

Anime Characters’ Dolls [31 Photos] Part 1

These dolls are amazing, almost as real as in the animation.

Closing Ceremony of the Olympics 2008 [27 Photos]

Closing Ceremony of the Olympics 2008 [27 Photos]

Very beautiful, like the opening ceremony. Money is probably a lot to blow!

APII completes medical biz buy

August 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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TIA adds social networking site

August 25, 2008—The Toy Industry Association recently launched its own social networking site, ToyConnections.
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Toy Hall of Fame noms due; Gottlieb joins judges

August 25, 2008—The Strong National Museum of Play this week announced that nominations for this year’s class of the National Toy Hall of Fame are underway.
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Sababa up for auction

August 21, 2008—Sababa Group, the combined business of game makers Sababa Toys and Front Porch Classics, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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Mega Brands tallies loss

August 20, 2008—Mega Brands this week announced it recorded a net loss for the second quarter as lower sales for its toys and stationery products for older kids, and additional product recall charges, ate into its bottom line.
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The Saddest Animal Ever

The Saddest Animal Ever

It says one word for us ” PLEASE “