http://1dak.com Nothing About Everything Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:07:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Thomas AllenShareThis http://1dak.com/art/models-made-out-of-books-44-photos/ Nov. 18, 2008—Despite a worsening economic downturn through 2008’s first three quarters, U.S. toy sales during the period, worth $11.89 billion, were essentially flat compared to the first nine months of 2007, according to The NPD Group. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/npd-toy-sales-held-steady-thru-september/ Nov. 14, 2006—Action Products (APII) reported its first quarter-over-quarter sales increase in more than two and a half years in its recently concluded fiscal third quarter. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/apii-sees-sales-gain/ ShareThis http://1dak.com/other/who-wants-to-be-a-superman/ Nov. 13, 2008—Mega Brands reported a large net loss and a nearly 12 percent decline in sales, but tallied an operating profit for its fiscal third quarter thanks to cost saving efforts. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/charge-derailsmega-brands-profit/ Nov. 13, 2008—Ja-Ru of Jacksonville, Fla., is recalling 18,000 My Little Train Classics wooden trains because they pose a choking hazard. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/ja-ru-recallstoy-trains/ Nov. 13, 2008—Cobra Electronics of Chicago is recalling 8,000 sets of children’s two-way radios because they pose a burn hazard. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/cobra-recalls-tru-exclusive-toys/ Nov. 12, 2008—Toy and children’s entertainment products maker Senario has appointed kid business veteran Tom McClure as vice president of marketing. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/mcclure-joins-senario/ Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, October 19, 2008. (REUTERS/Jim Young) Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks to a crowd of 75,000 at Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon, Sunday, May 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator ... http://1dak.com/people/photo-report-on-barack-obama-the-next-us-president/ This week’s Product Showcase features robot toys from Fisher-Price, Hog Wild, Innovation First, Thinkway Toys and Tomy. Go to SourceShareThis http://1dak.com/toys/product-showcaserobots/