Bratz versus Barbie

August 31, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Toy News

bratz-1-300x300 Bratz versus Barbie

Bratz rocking the world

We’re on a roll for reporting Mattel’s various lawsuits.  The toy giant was awarded $100 million in its Bratz ownership suit against MGA Entertainment.  The hip fashion dolls were designed by Carter Bryant while he was under contract with Mattel.

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Scrabulous Removed in the UK too

August 29, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Toy News

photo by Jeffrey Collingwood

photo by Jeffrey Collingwood

Following up on last month’s demand by Hasbro to remove the game Scrabulous on Facebook in the US and Canada because of its similarity to Scrabble, BBC news reported this week that the UK has followed suit.  No more free Scrabulous in the UK.

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Ugly Dolls Guides Still Selling Out in US Bookstores

August 19, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Ugly Dolls

the-ugly-dolls-family1-300x176 Ugly Dolls Guides Still Selling Out in US BookstoresWe reported back in April about Ugly Doll’s foray into children’s literature with its two volume Ugly Doll Guide. And now it seems that stores can’t keep the books in stock!

Because Ugly Dolls is a really a cross-over product (from adult novelty to children’s toys), some book stores may be confused about how to organize the Ugly books.

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New World of Warcraft Action Figures Revealed

August 18, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Action Figures

Tuskarr the Scaly

Tuskarr the Scaly

World of Warcraft continues to surprise even veteran game analysts with its increasing popularity, nay, its world dominance. (And for a good guide to improving your W.O.W. skills, Click Here!)

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Webkinz Buffalo release Confirmed by Ganz

August 18, 2008 by dungan  
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Webkinz Buffalo Ganz has released official pictures for the new generation of Webkinz Pets, including the adorable Webkinz Buffalo, the Webkinz Clown Fish, and the Webkinz Porcupine.

We love Webkinz Pets because they are more than just another stuffed animal, but a window into a world of learning on the Internet. Ganz has proved that Webkinz are not a fad, but represent the leading edge of educational toys of the future.

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