Chinese Manufactured Toys on the Decline
October 28, 2008 by dungan
Filed under Toy Industry News
A report by China Daily suggests that the salad days for off-shore toy manufacturing in China are over. A toy industry insider suggested that “over half” of the manufacturing plants will close their doors in the next two years.
From the article in ToyNews: it is predicted than
companies with good financials and their own brands are more likely to survive, while others, such as those dependent on OEM (original equipment manufacturing), will find it more difficult.
According to figures from the association, since 2006, the total cost of producing toys has risen by about 60 per cent, while contract prices have gone up by an average of just 10 per cent.
What are the Twelve Most Popular Toys for Christmas?
The Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer is On Everyone's Santa List
Toy News has announced its top 12 toys for Christmas. These are the most sought-after toys in the United States and the UK that Toy News predicts will dominate sales… and maybe inspire a few toy line brawls. Read more
Rainbow Brite Makes a Comeback
October 7, 2008 by dungan
Filed under Vintage & Classic Toys
Rainbow Brite is coming back to children’s lives, refreshed and updated for a new generation. Originally a Hallmark division, the Rainbow Brite franchise will now be administered exclusively by Playmates Toys.
Below is the original trailer for the popular animated TV show in the 1980s.
Toys and the Economic Turndown
October 6, 2008 by dungan
Filed under Toy Industry News
Toy Retailers Won't be Squeezed Too Hard due to the psychology of recession
The global financial market is pretty gloomy these days, and analysts are finally using the “r” word. As in Re-cession. What does this mean for toy retailers, and for your average shoppers looking for toys and games?
