http://www.giftsanddec.com Thu, 31 May 2012 00:09:14 MDT Playthings provides the latest news from the world of toy, game and collectible retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, including financial results, store openings and closings, promotions and marketing efforts, product exclusives and other business developments. eng Copyright 2012 Sandow Media LLC. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.giftsanddec.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551664-ROXX_Expands_into_Europe_with_Spin_Master.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551664-ROXX_Expands_into_Europe_with_Spin_Master.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:46:34 GMT TORONTO - TCG has partnered with Spin Master to bring ROXX to Europe. The collectible, trading... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551659-Toys_R_Us_Adds_QR_Codes.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551659-Toys_R_Us_Adds_QR_Codes.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:07:18 GMT WAYNE, NJ - Toys ‘R' Us has integrated QR codes in store to help promote more than 20 of its... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551651-Arts_Crafts_Crayons_Clumps.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551651-Arts_Crafts_Crayons_Clumps.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:49:34 GMT Handmade crayons from eco-kids give kids a different way to... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551644-Orb_Factory_Gets_Parent_s_Choice_Award.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551644-Orb_Factory_Gets_Parent_s_Choice_Award.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:20:03 GMT HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - The Orb Factory's PlushCraft Butterfly Pillow and Stick'n Style Cupcake... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551524-Entertainment_One_Taps_Joan_Grasso.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551524-Entertainment_One_Taps_Joan_Grasso.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:01:05 GMT LONDON - Entertainment One Family (eOne Family) has appointed Joan Grasso, vice president,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551523-Beau_James_Leaves_Corolle.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551523-Beau_James_Leaves_Corolle.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:31:39 GMT GRANTVILLE, MD - Corolle's director North America, will leave the doll makers after 16 years,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551455-The_Beatles_Join_K_NEX.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551455-The_Beatles_Join_K_NEX.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:34:42 GMT HATFIELD, PA - K'NEX has added another legendary band to its collection: The... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551454-Blue_Orange_Choose_Friendship_Zazoo_Kids_Gain_Accolades_Awards.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551454-Blue_Orange_Choose_Friendship_Zazoo_Kids_Gain_Accolades_Awards.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:49 GMT Blue Orange Games, Choose Friendship and ZAZOO Kids get industry... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551443-Webkinz_Extends_into_Social_Gaming.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551443-Webkinz_Extends_into_Social_Gaming.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:25 GMT TORONTO - Ganz is extending the online world of Webkinz to a virtual family game on... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551432-Construction_Paper_Punks.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551432-Construction_Paper_Punks.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:10:49 GMT Kids can build their own robot, dog or car with Paper Punk buildable... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551361-ASTRA_Names_Best_Toys_for_Kids_Finalists.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551361-ASTRA_Names_Best_Toys_for_Kids_Finalists.php?rssid=21047 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:27:46 GMT CHICAGO - The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) has selected 57 toys from 550... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551307-The_Return_of_Furby.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551307-The_Return_of_Furby.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 14 May 2012 21:11:26 GMT PAWTUCKET, RI - Hasbro's Gremlin-like, interactive doll will make a return this... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551299-My_Stuff_Bags_TIF_Give_Toys_and_More_to_Foster_Kids.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551299-My_Stuff_Bags_TIF_Give_Toys_and_More_to_Foster_Kids.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 14 May 2012 18:34:54 GMT WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - My Stuff Bags Foundation (MSBF) teamed up with the Toy Industry... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551284-Children_s_Gifts_Fox_Doll.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551284-Children_s_Gifts_Fox_Doll.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 14 May 2012 12:10:28 GMT The Sly Fox pocket doll from Coral & Tusk comes with a trading card describing his personality... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551196-Disney_Reveals_Strong_Q2.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551196-Disney_Reveals_Strong_Q2.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:18:15 GMT BURBANK, CA - The Walt Disney Company reports a six percent increase in sales for the second... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551189-Maurice_Sendak_Dies_at_83.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551189-Maurice_Sendak_Dies_at_83.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:37:58 GMT DANBURY, CT - Nearly 50 years after "Where the Wild Things Are" was first published, its author,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551184-Latina_Moms_Like_Musical_and_Bilingual_Toys_Dolls_for_Boys.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551184-Latina_Moms_Like_Musical_and_Bilingual_Toys_Dolls_for_Boys.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:25:57 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Latina moms like musical and sports toys, bilingual play and think it's fine... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551182-Construction_Snap_to_it_.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551182-Construction_Snap_to_it_.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:29 GMT Construct more than 100 shapes and sizes with just two Reptangles pieces for endless play... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551105-K_NEX_Launches_KISS_Construction_Set.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551105-K_NEX_Launches_KISS_Construction_Set.php?rssid=21047 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:28:12 GMT HATFIELD, PA - Rock fans, collectors and kids may party every day with the K'NEX KISS buildable... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551104-Elmer_the_Patchwork_Elephant_Grows_Up_in_North_America.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551104-Elmer_the_Patchwork_Elephant_Grows_Up_in_North_America.php?rssid=21047 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:05:27 GMT NEW YORK - Andersen Press has appointed TK Brand Group as the licensing agency for "Elmer The... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551042-New_York_City_Teens_Take_Toy_Inventions_to_Market.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551042-New_York_City_Teens_Take_Toy_Inventions_to_Market.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:50:14 GMT NEW YORK - Stuyvesant High School students are one their way to becoming the next generation of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550949-Build_A_Bear_Workshop_Expands_with_Toy_and_Game_Lines.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550949-Build_A_Bear_Workshop_Expands_with_Toy_and_Game_Lines.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:15:37 GMT ST. LOUIS - Build-A-Bear Workshop expands its popular line of make-it-yourself dolls into play... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550841-LeapFrog_Brings_Sesame_Street_Chuggington_to_LeapPad.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550841-LeapFrog_Brings_Sesame_Street_Chuggington_to_LeapPad.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:00 GMT EMERYVILLE, CA - LeapFrog Enterprises will offer episodes of "Sesame Street" and "Chuggington"... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550926-Plush_Playful_Bookends.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550926-Plush_Playful_Bookends.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:34:38 GMT Elephant plush toys from Maison Chic double as a play thing and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550885-JMPA_Elects_New_Board_of_Directors.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550885-JMPA_Elects_New_Board_of_Directors.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:27:24 GMT MT. LAUREL, NJ - The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association named Dave Taylor, chairman of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550844-Art_Impressions_Join_Toys_R_Us.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550844-Art_Impressions_Join_Toys_R_Us.php?rssid=21047 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:14:41 GMT CALABASAS, CA - Art Impressions, makers of the Skelanimals, brings So So Happy to Toys "R"... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550757-Jim_Henson_Co_Celebrates_30th_Anniversary_of_Fraggle_Rock.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550757-Jim_Henson_Co_Celebrates_30th_Anniversary_of_Fraggle_Rock.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:30:29 GMT HOLLYWOOD, CA - Nearly 30 years ago Jim Henson brought his cave-dwelling creatures of "Fraggle... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550756-Puzzles_Democrat_vs_Republican.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550756-Puzzles_Democrat_vs_Republican.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:37:06 GMT Whether they're little republicans or democrats, the Topozoo Donkey and Elephant 3-D puzzles... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550752-Manhattan_Toy_Baby_Rattle_Recalled.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550752-Manhattan_Toy_Baby_Rattle_Recalled.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:52:36 GMT WASHINGTON - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550742-HarperCollins_and_Pressman_Toy_Team_Up_for_Big_Nate.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550742-HarperCollins_and_Pressman_Toy_Team_Up_for_Big_Nate.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:45:52 GMT NEW YORK - HarperCollins Children's Books and Pressman Toy Corporation have teamed up to... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550717-Learning_Resources_Honored_by_New_York_Museum.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550717-Learning_Resources_Honored_by_New_York_Museum.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:29:16 GMT NEW YORK - The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) honored Learning Resources, Inc., with its... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550716-Hasbro_Inks_One_Direction_Deal_Sees_Mixed_Q1_Results.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550716-Hasbro_Inks_One_Direction_Deal_Sees_Mixed_Q1_Results.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:15:23 GMT PAWTUCKET, RI - Hasbro has signed on to produce a line of toys based on British pop group, One... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550677-Gaspard_and_Lisa_Go_International.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550677-Gaspard_and_Lisa_Go_International.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:13:04 GMT TOKYO — Sony Creative Products (SCP) has acquired the global exclusive master agent rights of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550676-Mattel_Gets_Nod_for_Corporate_Responsibility.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550676-Mattel_Gets_Nod_for_Corporate_Responsibility.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:58:52 GMT EL SEGUNDO, CA - Mattel has been named one of CR Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" for... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550592-Masters_of_the_Universe_Celebrates_30_Years_with_New_Products.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550592-Masters_of_the_Universe_Celebrates_30_Years_with_New_Products.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:25:47 GMT NEW YORK — By the power of Grayskull, Classic Media have signed several new consumer products... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550577-Hasbro_Gets_New_Nod_for_Corporate_Responsibility.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550577-Hasbro_Gets_New_Nod_for_Corporate_Responsibility.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:36 GMT PAWTUCKET, RI — Hasbro was listed on CR Magazine's 2012 "100 Best Corporate Citizens" for its... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550575-Science_Miracle_Grows.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550575-Science_Miracle_Grows.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:14:08 GMT Kids can get their thumbs green with the Miracle-Gro Kids line of gardening sets from Peachtree... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550451-Mattel_Sees_First_Quarter_Drop.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550451-Mattel_Sees_First_Quarter_Drop.php?rssid=21047 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:38:41 GMT EL SEGUNDO, CA — Mattel reports a 53 percent drop in first quarter... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550441-Imagination_Brands_Gets_Nod_for_Doodle_Roll.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550441-Imagination_Brands_Gets_Nod_for_Doodle_Roll.php?rssid=21047 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:39:59 GMT SALEM, MA-Imagination Brands received one of this year's 2012 North of Boston Business Plan... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550378-Neil_Friedman_Gets_Yankees_Honor.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550378-Neil_Friedman_Gets_Yankees_Honor.php?rssid=21047 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:59:11 GMT NEW YORK — Toy industry legend receives inaugural New York Yankees Foundation Champion Award... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550349-Totsy_Reveals_Motherly_Shopping_Habits.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550349-Totsy_Reveals_Motherly_Shopping_Habits.php?rssid=21047 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:39:03 GMT NEW YORK — Shopping mothers are spending more on beauty, home decor and furnishings and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550305-Puzzles_Get_Perplexed.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550305-Puzzles_Get_Perplexed.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:22:56 GMT Perplexus Twist challenges players to realign the tracks within the outer-orb shell to avoid... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550200-Children_s_Gifts_Sportable_Lunches.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550200-Children_s_Gifts_Sportable_Lunches.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:33:00 GMT Kids can tote their lunches and snacks to school or to sports practice in fun new sports-themed... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550280-Storied_Toys.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550280-Storied_Toys.php?rssid=21047 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:27:40 GMT Whether originating on screen (big or small) or on the printed page, stories spark children's... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550235-Mattel_and_Crayola_Team_Up_for_Multi_Year_Licensing_Deal.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550235-Mattel_and_Crayola_Team_Up_for_Multi_Year_Licensing_Deal.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:31:50 GMT EL SEGUNDO, CA — Mattel has joined Crayola in a multi-year, global licensing deal that will... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550228-LIMA_Picks_2012_Excellence_Awards_Nominees.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550228-LIMA_Picks_2012_Excellence_Awards_Nominees.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:51:05 GMT NEW YORK — The International Licensing Industry Merchandiser's Association (LIMA) named 85... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550223-The_Chicago_Toy_and_Game_Fair_Expands.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550223-The_Chicago_Toy_and_Game_Fair_Expands.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:09:15 GMT CHICAGO — The Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTag) signed a contract for more space and expects... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550222-CPSC_Changes_Lead_Limitations_in_Ride_On_Vehicle_Parts.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550222-CPSC_Changes_Lead_Limitations_in_Ride_On_Vehicle_Parts.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:12:42 GMT BETHSEDA, MD — The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) granted the first-ever exception... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550213-ASTRA_Conducts_Independent_Retail_Performance_Survey.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550213-ASTRA_Conducts_Independent_Retail_Performance_Survey.php?rssid=21047 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:23:28 GMT CHICAGO — The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is conducting a performance... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550191-Nickelodeon_NSI_Take_Kids_Back_to_the_90s_with_Gak_Floam.php?rssid=21047 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550191-Nickelodeon_NSI_Take_Kids_Back_to_the_90s_with_Gak_Floam.php?rssid=21047 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:43:38 GMT NEW YORK — NSI International and Nickelodeon are launching the new generation of Floam and...