Breaking News from Playthings en-us http://www.playthings.com Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.playthings.com/index.asp?layout=static&page=terms) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:25:41 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6668901.html?rssid=78 UPDATED - July 2, 2009—Toymaker Zizzle LLC will auction its assets on July 15, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:17:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6668762.html?rssid=78 July 2, 2009—Aqua-Leisure Industries of Avon, Mass., is recalling nearly 4 million inflatable baby floats because they pose a drowning risk. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:11:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6668559.html?rssid=78 July 1, 2009—Hasbro today launched a promotion that lets G.I. Joe fans create avatars of themselves as virtual action figures—and offers a chance to win an actual action figure in their own likenesses. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:53:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6668555.html?rssid=78 July 1, 2009—The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) today announced the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6668293.html?rssid=78 June 30, 2009—This week’s Product Showcase features 3-D puzzles from Boikido, Family Games, FoxMind Games, Imagiplay and Ravensburger. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:13:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6668128.html?rssid=78 June 30, 2009—Hasbro is prepping a line of scent-enhanced puzzles under license from The Yankee Candle Co. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:49:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6667714.html?rssid=78 June 26, 2009—Upper Deck has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment to produce trading card games, miniature games and trading cards based on the Marvel Universe. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:59:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6667364.html?rssid=78 June 25, 2009—Toys "R" Us has lengthened by nearly two years the maturity date of its senior secured credit facility to May 21, 2012. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:38:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6667355.html?rssid=78 June 25, 2009—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has slapped OKK Trading, Commerce, Calif., with a civil penalty of $665,000 civil for a string of lead-related toy recalls and for violating other federal child safety standards. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:29:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6667225.html?rssid=78 June 24, 2009—RJM Licensing has renewed Ceaco’s license for puzzles based on the Ivory Cats property through the end of 2011. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:41:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6667037.html?rssid=78 June 23, 2009—Specialty toy store franchisor TT&B is building a new corporate center and flagship store for its Brilliant Sky Toys & Books retail brand to better accommodate the company’s growth. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:51:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666921.html?rssid=78 This week’s Product Showcase features puzzles from B.Dazzle, Buffalo Games, Outset Media, Pressman Toy, University Games and USAopoly. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666841.html?rssid=78 June 23, 2009—Jakks Pacific has been granted international distribution rights to Poof-Slinky’s entire portfolio. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:02:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666811.html?rssid=78 June 22, 2009—Toysmith has purchased the assets of Gemini Kaleidoscopes for an undisclosed sum. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:34:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666598.html?rssid=78 June 22, 2009—Printer and packaging firm ImagiGrafx has launched a podcast focused on the game business. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666593.html?rssid=78 June 22, 2009—Exhibition space at the 2010 Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nuremberg is filling up quicker than it did last year, show organizers said today. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:48:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666573.html?rssid=78 June 22, 2009—The Engage! Expo virtual world conference will run side by side with the 2010 American International Toy Fair at New York's Javits Center, show organizers said today. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:42:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666326.html?rssid=78 June 19, 2009—Mega Brands today kicked off a promotional tour for its Battle Strikers line of battling tops. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:59:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666221.html?rssid=78 June 18, 2009—Dream Big Toy Co. will donate a portion of the profits of its sports-themed dolls to non-profit Girls Inc., the toymaker said this week. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:12:00 PDT http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6666219.html?rssid=78 July 18, 2009—Joy Tashjian Marketing Group has appointed Lisa Napolitano as Director of Sales and Retail. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:07:00 PDT