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Scott Pilgrim, Where Are You?

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New Toy Law May Hurt Small Toy Companies

In the last year, Congress has passed a new law concerning toy safety. After the recall of 45 million toys imported from China, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act was passed in August 2008. when it goes into effect in February 2010, extensive testing will need to be done by all toy companies, big and small, to ensure that their products are 100% safe.  Read More →

Recently Recalled Toys – How to Stay in the Know

Build-a-Bear Beach Chairs have recently recalled over 250,000 folding chairs due to a laceration danger. This is just one recall of many this year: how can you keep up?  In this article I explore easy ways for concerned parents to stay on top of the news in regards to toy recalls. The good news is that many companies are stepping up to be compliant with the CPSC toy safety regulations for 2010.  The safety enforcement was set to begin in 2009, but... 

World’s Biggest Toystore Coming to London

The UK is upping the anty, as we say in the US, with plans to build the world’s biggest toy store in South London. Details have not been released to the public yet, but we do know that the large open-floor store will be called Grandpa Grey Goose. Kids and parents will be able to roam around the store freely, with access to hundreds of toys, games and activities. The investment group behind this amazing toy multiplex is Vision Investment Ventures,... 

Are Small Toy Stores An Endangered Species?

“Going out of Business” is becoming a common sign in toy stores these days. At first it was the independent, smaller toy stores which, however disappointing, is not terribly surprising when costs are considered.  The bigger stores offer very little in the way of customer service, but have prices that can make that lack forgivable.  Read More →

Ben 10 Action Figures Named 2009 Toy of the Year

Toy News announced the winners today of the annual Toy Fair in London.   The winner of “2009 Toy of the Year” is the Ben 10 action figure series by Bandai. One of the most popular figures in this series is the DNA Alien Big Chill.  Read More →

Toxic Toys Still on Shelves Despite New Toy Safety Act

Scientific 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.  Read More →

Chinese Manufactured Toys on the Decline

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),... 

Toys and the Economic Turndown

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?  Read More →

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