Toxic Toys Still on Shelves Despite New Toy Safety Act

December 8, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Toy Recalls and Safety

rubberduck-280x280 Toxic Toys Still on Shelves Despite New Toy Safety ActScientific American has reported that toys containing toxic phthalates may still be on shelves in the United States because the federal government has yet to enforce the new Children’s Safety Product Act.

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Lego Loses Trademark of Classic Bricks

November 14, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Building Toys

lego_yellow3-6001 Lego Loses Trademark of Classic Bricks

Lego lost its bid to make the iconic brick shape of its products a trademarked-protected design.  According to ToyNews,

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Chinese Manufactured Toys on the Decline

October 28, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Toy 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.

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What are the Twelve Most Popular Toys for Christmas?

October 16, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Hot Toys

star-wars-clone-trooper-voice-changer 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 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.

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