Toy Hobby Digest

'Toy Story 3' Toys Attacked for Being Unsafe

2010-06-19T05:37:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, June 19 Teamsters, concerned parents, environmental health and consumer activists passed out leaflets at movie theaters showing 'Toy Story 3' in more than 25 cities across America including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, and Tampa. They distributed comic strips and information detailing the harmful poison plastic contained in 'Toy Story 3' toys being

A Healthy Passion for Collecting Toy Cars

2009-07-18T11:44:00.010-04:00

Paul Chenard, Racing History Collector and Illustrator, has been collecting vintage toys since 1982. He's written a fascinating and fun article in Sports Car Digest called "Collecting Toy Cars: A Healthy Addiction" (which includes some terrific photos and illustrations) about his passion for collecting toy cars, especially vintage toy cars. [Read the full article...]What about you? Do you now or

Toy Collecting Hobby will Keep You Young at Heart

2009-07-03T16:59:00.006-04:00

Some adults never seem to grow up. They seem to retain their childlike wonder at the world around them. These are the adults who have started a toy hobby. Kids like to hang around with these adults because they seem more like kids. Sometimes having a child or a grandchild can spark an interest in toys. Be that as it may, a toy hobby will keep a person young at heart. Many women love dolls and

CEA Study Finds Interactive Learning Toys a Popular Buy - TMCnet - Rmail

2007-10-18T13:24:00.002-04:00

CEA Study Finds Interactive Learning Toys a Popular Buy - TMCnetMSNBCCEA Study Finds Interactive Learning Toys a Popular BuyTMCnet - 21 hours agoDaniela Weiss, vice president of strategic marketing and communications at TIA commented, "Toys produced for children's learning and entertainment are ...Study: Households To Spend $2B On Electronic Toys Twice (subscription)Consumers Turn to

Schwarzenegger signs bill banning chemical in toys - Kansas City Star - Rmail

2007-10-15T08:19:00.006-04:00

Schwarzenegger signs bill banning chemical in toys - Kansas City StarKCRA.comSchwarzenegger signs bill banning chemical in toysKansas City Star, MO - 8 hours agoArnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday signed a bill that makes California the first state to ban chemical phthalates in toys and other products meant for children ...Schwarzenegger signs bill banning toxic chemical in toys San Jose Mercury

Mattel Posts Slight Drop In Net Income Amid Toy Recalls - Wall Street Journal - Rmail

2007-10-15T08:19:00.004-04:00

Mattel Posts Slight Drop In Net Income Amid Toy Recalls - Wall Street JournalCNNMoney.comMattel Posts Slight Drop In Net Income Amid Toy RecallsWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoThe manufacturer of Barbie dolls, Fisher-Price educational toys, and Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars reported net income of $236.9 million, or 61 cents a share ...Mattel posts 1 percent drop in 3rd-quarter profit on product

Lead found in toys, backpacks in US stores - Scientific American - Rmail

2007-10-10T16:46:00.005-04:00

Lead found in toys, backpacks in US stores - Scientific AmericanScientific AmericanLead found in toys, backpacks in US storesScientific American - 41 minutes agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Curious George doll bought at Toys "R" Us was found to be tainted with 10 times the legally-allowed lead level, and vinyl lunch ... Link - Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:05:03 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail.

Mattel Faces Shareholder Suit Over Toy Recalls - New York Times - Rmail

2007-10-10T16:46:00.004-04:00

Mattel Faces Shareholder Suit Over Toy Recalls - New York TimesReutersMattel Faces Shareholder Suit Over Toy RecallsNew York Times, United States - 1 hour agoMattel, the world's largest toymaker, has found itself in the hot seat since early August, when it announced that it had found lead paint on scores of toys ...Law Firm Alleges Mattel Breached Fiduciary Duties CNNMoney.comGrant &

Chinese workers toil with few rights to make the world's toys - AFP - Rmail

2007-10-09T02:36:00.001-04:00

Chinese workers toil with few rights to make the world's toys - AFPAFPChinese workers toil with few rights to make the world's toysAFP - 33 minutes agoSHENZHEN (AFP) — When the world's children celebrate Christmas this year with their made-in-China toys, their parents probably will be unaware of what Xiao ... Link - Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:03:05 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit

Toys for Tots campaign kicks off - Zanesville Times Recorder - Rmail

2007-10-08T18:03:00.003-04:00

Toys for Tots campaign kicks off - Zanesville Times RecorderToys for Tots campaign kicks offZanesville Times Recorder, OH - 11 hours agoBy BRIAN GADD ZANESVILLE - The Marine Corps League Toys for Tots campaign held its annual kickoff event Sunday, with a spaghetti dinner and several auctions ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:36:21 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit here to

Guilford Co. to offer toy lead testing - News 14 Carolina - Rmail

2007-10-08T18:03:00.001-04:00

Guilford Co. to offer toy lead testing - News 14 CarolinaNews 14 CarolinaGuilford Co. to offer toy lead testingNews 14 Carolina, NC - 1 hour agoLead poisoning has made the headlines often over the past year as major toys companies like Mattel recall toys due to lead poisoning concerns. ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:34:24 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit here to unsubscribe

Risky toys, delicious profits - Athens Messenger - Rmail

2007-10-08T18:01:00.007-04:00

Risky toys, delicious profits - Athens MessengerRisky toys, delicious profitsAthens Messenger, OH - 5 hours agoMothers and fathers all across the country have been recoiling in horror at the news that some Chinese-made toys they've been buying for their little ones ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:42:29 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit here to unsubscribe from toys - Google

JAKKS Pacific Signs Master Toy License for Discovery Kids - CNNMoney.com - Rmail

2007-10-08T18:01:00.005-04:00

JAKKS Pacific Signs Master Toy License for Discovery Kids - CNNMoney.comJAKKS Pacific Signs Master Toy License for Discovery KidsCNNMoney.com - 11 hours ago"We are working to make the products unique and engaging to deliver toys and play accessories that are both smart AND fun! We want to help kids and parents ...Jakks bringing Discovery Kids to market Playthingsall 5 news articles Link -

WildHeartRanch.com Can Help Santa Deliver Toys and Books Themed on ... - PR.com (press release) - Rmail

2007-10-08T18:01:00.003-04:00

WildHeartRanch.com Can Help Santa Deliver Toys and Books Themed on ... - PR.com (press release)WildHeartRanch.com Can Help Santa Deliver Toys and Books Themed on ...PR.com (press release), NY - 58 minutes agoThe environmentally themed books and toys encourage parents to read to children and educate them about endangered animals and causes. ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT - Feed (1

Talib Kweli Finds The China Beyond Lead Toys, Great Walls - MTV.com - Rmail

2007-10-08T18:01:00.001-04:00

Talib Kweli Finds The China Beyond Lead Toys, Great Walls - MTV.comTalib Kweli Finds The China Beyond Lead Toys, Great WallsMTV.com - 1 hour agoAfter spending days getting work visas together and watching CNN reports on how f—ed up Chinese toys are, I got on an 11-hour flight to the Far East, ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:30:39 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit here to

ACCC explains retailer obligations re toys with lead paint - Inside Retailing - Rmail

2007-10-08T03:35:00.009-04:00

ACCC explains retailer obligations re toys with lead paint - Inside RetailingACCC explains retailer obligations re toys with lead paintInside Retailing, Australia - 3 hours agoToy retailers are considered "suppliers" – thus just as liable as importers – if found to be selling toys deemed unsafe because they are covered in lead ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:26:15 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent

Keeping Children Safe from Lead Tainted Toys - WIBW - Rmail

2007-10-08T03:35:00.007-04:00

Keeping Children Safe from Lead Tainted Toys - WIBWKeeping Children Safe from Lead Tainted ToysWIBW, KS - 3 hours agoMillions of toys have been recalled recently because of paint containing lead. Children are in danger, and parents are worried, wondering when the recalls ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:36:54 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit here to unsubscribe from toys -

Old Town Auctions' Nov. 16-18 no-Internet sale features quality ... - News-antique.com (press release) - Rmail

2007-10-08T03:35:00.005-04:00

Old Town Auctions' Nov. 16-18 no-Internet sale features quality ... - News-antique.com (press release)News-antique.com (press release)Old Town Auctions' Nov. 16-18 no-Internet sale features quality ...News-antique.com (press release), NY - 4 hours ago16-18 auction, with toys, antique advertising and coin ops on days one and two, and a mixed selection on day three that includes Americana, Civil

Line of Christian toys is meeting with approval - Richmond Times Dispatch - Rmail

2007-10-08T03:35:00.003-04:00

Line of Christian toys is meeting with approval - Richmond Times DispatchLine of Christian toys is meeting with approvalRichmond Times Dispatch, VA - 1 hour agoThe Tales of Glory toys are manufactured in China for One2Believe and recently began arriving at 425 Wal-Mart stores. The company is a division of the ... Link - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:14:51 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail.

US, Europe work on product safety communication - USA Today - Rmail

2007-10-08T03:35:00.001-04:00

US, Europe work on product safety communication - USA TodayMy TV20 DetroitUS, Europe work on product safety communicationUSA Today - 6 hours agoAs in the USA, lead and lead paint in toys resulted in several recalls in Europe this year. There were no injuries there related to this summer's lead ...Get tougher against toxic toys Detroit Free PressRecalls focus attention on problems of lead

Toy crisis threatens Christmas - Daily Telegraph - Rmail

2007-10-07T16:20:00.001-04:00

Toy crisis threatens Christmas - Daily TelegraphTurkish PressToy crisis threatens ChristmasDaily Telegraph, Australia - 2 hours agoBy Gemma Jones CHINESE authorities could ruin Christmas for many Australian children by keeping shipping containers filled with perfectly good toys stranded ...Toy buying more puzzling this year Edmond SunToy recalls put local customers, stores on guard as

Get tougher against toxic toys - Detroit Free Press - Rmail

2007-10-07T00:12:00.001-04:00

Get tougher against toxic toys - Detroit Free PressCanada.comGet tougher against toxic toysDetroit Free Press, United States - 20 hours agoThank you for highlighting the alarming series of recalls on Chinese toys in your Sept. 27 article. However, the article and others like it leave the ...UPDATE 1-Toy recalls fuel momentum toward US safety reforms ReutersFresh Recalls Of Chinese-Made Toys

Holiday shoppers say toy recalls won't deter them - Reuters UK - Rmail

2007-10-06T03:11:00.001-04:00

Holiday shoppers say toy recalls won't deter them - Reuters UKHoliday shoppers say toy recalls won't deter themReuters UK, UK - 11 hours agoSafety concerns following a spate of recalls of toys made in China are unlikely to have a big impact on holiday shopping, according to a new survey. ...eToys finds support for US-made toys Bizjournals.comWhat toys do the experts plan on buying? USA

Disney recalls Baby Einstein toy blocks due to lead 1:50 PM CT - Dallas Morning News - Rmail

2007-10-04T19:27:00.000-04:00

Disney recalls Baby Einstein toy blocks due to lead 1:50 PM CT - Dallas Morning NewsMSNBCDisney recalls Baby Einstein toy blocks due to lead 1:50 PM CTDallas Morning News, TX - 4 hours agoThe action by Disney follows Mattel Inc.'s recall of about 21 million Chinese-made toys, including Barbie dolls, that contain too much lead. ...Chinese-Made Products Recalled for Lead The Associated PressOver

Tsa To Scrutinize Remote-controlled Toys - Guardian Unlimited - Rmail

2007-10-01T16:18:00.005-04:00

Tsa To Scrutinize Remote-controlled Toys - Guardian UnlimitedTsa To Scrutinize Remote-controlled ToysGuardian Unlimited, UK - 16 minutes agoFrom AP By EILEEN SULLIVAN AP Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Airport screeners will be taking a closer look at remote control toys in carry-on luggage due to ... Link - Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:01:44 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using R|mail. Visit here to