Hot toys for the holidays Oct 24, 2009
Of course, dolls with their infinite need for new accessories are also a gateway to future revenue once the economy improves. Mega will cross its fingers that early 2010 brings demand for the Ni-Hao accessories and DVDs and playhouses that go for as much as much as $29. (MSNBC -- Business)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow headed to Charleston Oct 23, 2009
During the event, they are hoping to see items such as coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, swords, knives and daggers. According to a news release, nearly all coins, vintage jewelry, musical instruments and toys made prior to 1965 are highly sought after by collectors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How to Simply Sort Out Your Kids' Room Oct 23, 2009
These stackable toy boxes are perfect for storing stuffed animals, dolls, board games, puzzles, seasonal clothing and many other things. Available in two sizes, these boxes fold flat when not in use. (CBS News)
Toy store finds success listening to customers Oct 21, 2009
Jewelry boxes, music boxes, figurines, remote-control toys, Santa Claus dolls, ornaments Cohen likely has stocked it all, offering wide selection instead of focusing on volume sales of a few items the way chains stores often do. By continuing to listen to his customers, Cohen s stores now carry a whopping 30,000 different items in less than 10,000 square feet of space. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
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Dolls, toys to be highlighted during weekend show ... Among the items for sale will be assorted dolls and toys, along with doll clothing and accessories, furniture, stuffed animals, tea sets and Beanie Babies ... The women say they are passionate about their collections, pointing out that dolls are one of the most popular hobbies in the United States. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Care packages a welcome perk Oct 20, 2009
They get toys and dolls, and occasionally candy. And for the soldiers deployed to those war zones, anything especially a card from a caring stranger helped make their service more bearable, Yaeger said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Filling in the blanks with the Blanks: Sam Lloyd, aka Ted from "Scrubs," and Philip McNiven talk about carrying their tunes from TV to Texas Oct 17, 2009
"We have a lot of friends who have kids that love the talking toy songs. You know, kids will play with little dolls that talk back and we've written songs to go with that, the sounds that toys actually make.". "They (the toys) actually sing lead on two songs," Lloyd said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Michelle Obama 'action figure' set to go on sale next month Oct 16, 2009
Sculptor Jason Feinberg of Brooklyn, N.Y., who's behind the dolls, admits the term "action figure" is used loosely ... Feinberg, founder and president of Jailbreak Toys, says he designed the dolls and they're manufactured in China. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Best Soft Noah's Ark Toys Oct 16, 2009
The animals are shaped more like dolls than realistic animals, but children will still enjoy naming the animals and making up stories about them as they move them in and out of the ark. Russ Berrie Noah's Ark Activity Playset. (Suite101.com)
JAKKS Pacific to Webcast 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Oct 16, 2009
JAKKS diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific, Child Guidance, Color Workshop, Creative Designs International, Disguise, EyeClops, Flying Colors, Funnoodle, Girl Gourmet, Go Fly a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mattel toy settlement could total $50 million Oct 15, 2009
Toy-making giant Mattel issued arecall in 2007 for about 9 million Chinese-made toys, including Polly Pocket dolls, shown here, after the toys were found to contain high levels of lead. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Not policy, just participation Oct 15, 2009
White House officials have refused to comment on the dolls, which will sell for $US12 ... 30), although earlier this year they objected to dolls based on the Obama children, Sasha and Malia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FIRST LADY DOLL FOR $12.95... Oct 14, 2009
White House officials have refused to comment on the dolls which will sell for $12 ... Action man: Over 200,000 Barack Obama dolls have been sold since last year ... Earlier this year the White House objected to toy dolls based on the Obama's children, Sasha and Malia. (The Drudge Report)
Final year for 'Bazaar Women' Oct 12, 2009
Other things for sale this year include brand-new purses, porcelain dolls and a table and chairs. You can find gifts and get your Christmas shopping done early, Hazel said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Brief Cases: Lowcountry in Downtown Oct 11, 2009
The inventory includes games, puzzles, developmental toys, arts and crafts kits, science and nature products, construction toys, books and dolls. Hotel options grow. (Athens Banner-Herald)
5 Nuggets of Knowledge About ... "Annie" Oct 10, 2009
The popularity of the Annie strip has led to much merchandising over the years from dolls to assorted toys and games. A radio show, Adventure Time with Orphan Annie, was broadcast from 1930 to 1942. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Alternatives to Halloween Candy Oct 9, 2009
Marbles, yo-yos, dominos, Old Maid cards, Go Fish cards, a Barrel of Monkeys, Matchbox cars, and small dolls are certain to bring a smile to any child. Promote Reading. (Suite101.com)
Gun-Toting Soccer Mom, Husband Found Dead Oct 9, 2009
Meleanie Hain, Who Became Voice of Gun-Rights Movement, Part of Apparent Murder-Suicide. Meleanie Hain, who was wearing her weapon, a loaded Glock 26, in a holster to her 5-year-old daughter's soccer game, in this Sept., 23, 2008 file photo taken at Optimist Park in Lebanon, Pa. (CBS News)
Sex Crime Charges Shock Ore. Town Oct 9, 2009
"Barbie So In Style" Dolls Are a Far Cry From Christie, the First Black Barbie Doll Introduced in the 1960s. President Obama and His Family Scan the Stars from the White House Lawn. (CBS News)
Mattel Introduces Black Barbies Oct 9, 2009
This photo released by Mattel shows "Barbie So In Style" shows the Trichelle and Janessa dolls ... (AP) Mattel has launched a new line of black Barbie dolls with fuller lips, a wider nose and more pronounced cheek bones - a far cry from Christie, Barbie's black friend who debuted in the 1960s and was essentially a white doll painted brown ... The dolls reflect varying skin tones - light brown, chocolate, and caramel - and Trichelle and Kianna have curlier hair. (CBS News)
Prices key for toy sellers with Santa on a budget Oct 4, 2009
For example, a Dora's Explorer Girls dolls that link to the Web retails for $59. 99, there's a non-Web-enabled $19. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Varied Fashions of the Gothic S... Oct 3, 2009
Cabaret goth, elements of which have appeared in gothic fashion since the beginning, has recently seen a huge resurgence due to bands like the Dresden Dolls. True to its name, cabaret goth takes the fashions of the 1920s and particularly the decadence of Weimar Berlin as its inspiration. (Suite101.com)
Toy Stories: Hottest Cheap Toys for the Holidays Oct 3, 2009
Another predicted big seller is the latest Barbie incarnation, Barbie Fashionistas, $12 dolls, which allow kids to pose them in 100 ways and style them in countless permutations. Timetoplaymag says the dolls play to young girls' "increasingly sophisticated fashion sense and look as if they just stepped off the runway.". (ABC News -- Business)
2009 Best Christmas Toys for Toddle... Oct 3, 2009
From the Nick, Jr. show Ni Hau, Kai Lan comes the 8" plush Kai Lan Super Emotions Doll. This girls' holiday toy is even fun to buy - parents and relatives can pick from one of four Kai Lan dolls with the emotion that fits the child best: happy, silly, sweet, or giggly. The emotion and its Chinese character is displayed on Kai Lan's shirt, and she comes with a matching necklace for the child to wear.She is a perfect size for toddler cuddling, and even parents will think she's really cute.... (Suite101.com)
Wal-Mart supersizes holiday toy program Oct 2, 2009
Wal-Mart is offering more than 100 toys, including Barbie dolls and board games, for $10 each, throughout the Christmas shopping season ... This year, the retailer has ramped up the program and is offering more than 100 toys, including Barbie dolls and board games, for $10 each, throughout the Christmas shopping season. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dubious Toys Oct 2, 2009
Mattel's highly sought-after American Girl dolls "celebrate girls and all that they can be," according to the company's website, and each comes complete with its own personal story line. There's Julie Albright, "a fun-loving girl from San Francisco" who has to deal with moving away from her best friend, and Chrissa Maxwell the company's "Girl of the Year" who has to face down the "mean bees" at her new school after she and her family move in with her nana. (Time.com)
Survivor Samoa recap: Yes! Jaison is my hero and Ben is gone Oct 2, 2009
A note on this: Women who sign up for Survivor should not expect to be treated like porcelain dolls. Danger Dave Ball (meeting him for the first time, I think) said he would never have picked comforts and Erik Cardona (they fixed his name in the credits) said the girls act like they are at Club Med. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wal-Mart expands $10 toy lineup for frugal shoppers Oct 1, 2009
Wal-Mart said it had worked with its suppliers over the last year to offer an assortment of top brands, classic toys and newly released items for $10, including Barbie dolls and Transformers action figures ... The retailer, which also released a Holiday Hot Toy List featuring 36 of the hottest items for the season, said the toy shops would offer dolls, action figures and educational games. (Honolulu Advertiser)
4th Teen Charged in Chicago Beating Death Sep 30, 2009
"Oh! s/he's just hyperactive, s/he's just bkoken the kitty's leg - again...it was just an 'accident') it's so much easier for these worthless parents to just send the 'pesky child' in to the neighborhood, not knowing who they're running with, caring what time they come home, if they even attend school or knowing what they're doing...yet YOU blame America?? you are discusting to say the least. by curse914 September 28, 2009 11:05 PM EDT by writer10 September 28, 2009 9:17 PM EDT... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Flap Over "Homeless" American Girl Doll Sep 30, 2009
(CBS) dolls are expensive and extremely popular - among the most sought-after toys among girls from ages four and up ... American Girl says the dolls "offer valuable lessons about life," and it is "disheartened that there has been any confusion over our fictional characters." The company adds that, while no proceeds from sales of Gwen and related offerings go directly to help the homeless, it has given almost $500,000 since 2006 to , a national nonprofit group that tries to help the homeless... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Girl's arrival completes mom's journey Sep 25, 2009
Jennifer sleeps in a room with a bed covered with dolls. Her mom is always nearby. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Training Camp Sep 24, 2009
You know we get the dolls, the domestic type toys to play with and mimic our mothers ... I remember taking girl cuz to look at the dolls and other girly stuff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Festival Offers Glimpse Into Past Sep 23, 2009
From stilts, hoops and cornhusk dolls to writing with quill pens and more, children will get the chance to experience what it was like to be a child in the Sandhills in 19th-century Moore County. The festival runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Talkin' with Sal: Seeing the invisible Sep 20, 2009
"I'm really into dolls now," she laughed. "I have close to 100.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Fall 2009 movie preview Sep 18, 2009
This isn't the animated film about rag dolls. This is the brassy musical with Daniel Day-Lewis. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
This year marks the 25th year for this event, which will be held Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sierra Suites, 391 E. Fry Blvd. Eighteen participants will have a wide variety of unique handcrafted items in time for the holiday shopping, to include decorative and functional painted pieces, unique jewelry, dolls, ornaments, denim items, greeting cards, ceramics, coiled fabric baskets and handbags, candles, sachets, Scherneschnitte-paper scissors cutting, jams and baked... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Spin Master Goes Up Against Barbie Sep 16, 2009
With its Liv line of dolls, the company brings its cool-toy bravado to the notoriously tough girls' market ... Their new "Liv" line of dolls, launched in July, is aimed at girls aged 6 to 10 ... had a hit with the Bratz dolls, launched in 2001. (BusinessWeek)
HalloWeekends To Open at Cedar Point With More Thrills Than Ever Before! Sep 16, 2009
Happy Jack's Toy Factory , a behind-the-scenes look at the world of toys and dolls that will change the way you feel about opening presents for a long time to come; and. Three new live shows: The Edge of Madness, The Return of Dr. Cleaver and The Goodtime Ghouls: A Halloween Hullabaloo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New items at Odd Wisconsin exhibit in Madison Sep 15, 2009
Some of the other new items include the banjo-ukulele used to record the "Oh I Wish I Were an Oscar Mayer Wiener" jingle, a collection of the creepiest of dolls and toys and the blanket under which Abraham Lincoln purportedly died. Some of the remaining artifacts include the glass from which Teddy Roosevelt was drinking when he was shot in Milwaukee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Antiques are in his genes Sep 11, 2009
"What he has is a large selection of art, from Currier and Ives to Wallace Nutting. He also sells Mount Washington glass and Waterford Crystal, as well as a wide array of tin toys and antique furniture. Tiffany glass, Lalique, Royal Dalton, sterling silver, Victorian glass and vintage dolls are also offered. Rouleau also sells Byers' Choice handmade dolls from Pennsylvania."I wanted my store to be a real, old-fashioned store," he said. "The Victorian furniture, vintage cash register and antiques... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
WTBD: Hurrah for the Teddy! Sep 9, 2009
These cuddly, oh-so-cute stuffed toys have long stood the test of time, battling the likes of GI Joes, Barbie dolls and new-age motor cars, proving to be the most adorable companions for kids and adults worldwide ... Unlike action figures, Barbie dolls or video games, which are constantly being updated and upgraded, a teddy bear is just one big, fluffy ball of reassurance. (India Times, India)
Teddy Bear Man visits festival Sep 8, 2009
Masser, more commonly known as The Teddy Bear Man, distributes stuffed animals to children in five states: his home state of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and New York (Somerset Daily American, PA)
CPSC lists Top 11 dangerous products Sep 8, 2009
-Polly Pocket dolls with magnets, Nov. 21, 2006. -Easy-Bake Ovens, July 19, 2007 (I made quite a few inedible cakes and cookies with one of these about 20 years ago. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
China toy and game suppliers continue to target the U.S. and EU, despite stricter standards and the economic crisis Sep 7, 2009
China Sourcing Report features quality export suppliers of dolls, action figures, building blocks, construction sets and play vehicles. HONG KONG, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- In spite of stricter product standards implemented in the U.S. and the EU, most surveyed China suppliers plan to continue strengthening exports to these markets, according to Global Sources' (Nasdaq: ) China Sourcing Report: Toys & Games ( ). (PR Newswire)
Life with dummies Sep 7, 2009
Felt-tip pens, dolls, jewellery and tea lights are all on the list, but it has been relatively recent safety notices involving cars that have brought the subject more into focus for many consumers, according to Beena Tanna, of Intertek. In August, Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, announced it was recalling almost 690,000 cars made in China because of faulty electrical window switches. (BBC News -- UK)
KB Toys 'R' now theirs Sep 6, 2009
Still, the purchase could be a smart move, even if Toys 'R' Us decides to do nothing with KB, said Jeff Holtzman, CEO of the Goldberger Co., a New York-based manufacturer of dolls and toys for girls up to 3 years ... Still, the purchase could be a smart move, even if Toys 'R' Us decides to do nothing with KB, said Jeff Holtzman, CEO of the Goldberger Co., a New York-based manufacturer of dolls and toys for girls up to 3 years. (New York Post -- Business)
KB TOYS 'R' NOW THEIRS Sep 5, 2009
Still, the purchase could be a smart move, even if Toys 'R' Us decides to do nothing with KB, said Jeff Holtzman, CEO of the Goldberger Co., a New York-based manufacturer of dolls and toys for girls up to 3 years. "It could be worth it just to keep it out of the hands of somebody else," Holtzman said. (New York Post -- Business)
Kids Bathroom Dcor Tips Sep 4, 2009
For instance, anti-skid mats for a Barbie themed bath can be pink in color while grab rails can have small dolls dangling from them and the hot water faucet ican be covered in pink toweling or vinyl to ensure easy identification. Decorating and remodeling a child s bathroom must be done keeping in mind aspects of safety, aesthetic appeal and budget. (Suite101.com)
ROUNDUP: FEDS CRACK DOWN ON 'GARAGE SALES'... Sep 1, 2009
was surprised to learn that she might be violating the law by selling about $200 worth of Polly Pocket dolls and accessories on Craigslist that her 12-year-old daughter no longer wants. Posted on Thu, Aug. 20, 2009 03:30 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Lester Glassner, 70, pop culture collector Aug 31, 2009
That s not to mention chalk, ceramic and porcelain figurines, rare celluloid toys, Halloween masks, clothes, antique sleighs, dolls, 78 RPM records, art glass, movie posters, movie stills, lobby cards, and a host of other items. Mr. Glassner s collection of movie stills alone numbers more than 250,000 photos, many of them rare. (Boston Globe)
GI Joe, post-American hero Aug 29, 2009
Featured were blond models dressed in white holding baby dolls and fashion dolls of every imaginable sort, set against an environment done up in nothing but pink and robin's egg blue. Here, the hum of the world seemed to lower to a selling hush, a baby-doll whisper, but somewhere off in the distance, you could faintly hear the high-pitched whistle of an incoming mortar round amid brief bursts of machine-gun fire. (Asia Times Online)
Costco Says It Pulled Dolls Over Customer Concern Aug 28, 2009
Costco pulls dolls with possible racist connotation after customer complaint. ISSAQUAH, Wash. (ABC News -- Wire)
Moose aided police in chase Aug 26, 2009
Since 2002, the Moose has donated over 75,000 Tommy Moose plush dolls to various agencies across the U.S. Beyond emergency incidents, the Tommy Moose toys can also help law enforcement officials establish bonds with children as part of criminal investigations. That was the case when Paitsel, as chief of the Piedmont Police Department, worked with child victims to develop a case against Rosier in late 2007. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
A hand to hold (1) Aug 25, 2009
"Meanwhile, back at Rainbow, child-life specialist Deborah Sarpolis is doing "medical play" on an inpatient floor. Medical play involves using a doll to show children how a procedure will occur and allowing children to be in the doctor's powerful shoes for a while. Today, Sarpolis is helping a 5-year-old boy give his doll an IV. Together, the pair applies alcohol to the doll's arm, Sarpolis inserts a needle, and the little boy attaches an IV tube and tapes up the doll's arm. In discussing what... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Radical Feminism in the Classroom Aug 25, 2009
Female monkeys like dolls and pots. For good measure, Grossman includes a picture of a female monkey cradling a baby doll. (Townhall.com)
Feds cracking down on secondhand sales of some products Aug 21, 2009
Polly Pocket dolls with magnets, Nov. 21, 2006. Easy-Bake Ovens, July 19, 2007. (Honolulu Advertiser)
teen girl gang terrorizes Florida Aug 14, 2009
Wholesale giant Costco is pulling thousands of dolls from its store shelves after parents complained that the toys are racist ... Wholesale giant Costco is pulling thousands of dolls from its store shelves after parents complained that the toys are racist. (Harper's Magazine)
Oxford Students Share Summer Fun at School Aug 12, 2009
They also made clothespin dolls, toys and paper and did some candle dipping. Students in Mary Ellen Haussler's clay hand-building class at Quaker Farms last week were getting ready to display their hand-built clay pieces, sculptures and ceramics at a Midsummer Day Art Show to which parents and other students were invited. (Voices, CT)
Young guys make 'G.I. Joe' tops at the box office Aug 10, 2009
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY Much like the dolls on which the movie was based, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra became a hit by aiming for the middle of America. The $170 million Hollywood treatment of the toys stormed to the top of the box office with $56. (USA Today -- Life)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Countering those somber tones is 6%DokiDoki, a leading light in decora, immediately recognizable because of its vivid colors and whimsical gaiety inspired by dolls and toys. Think stars, hearts and circus animal motifs, big lam bow clips arrayed in customized looks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dad makes royal creation for fairy tale-loving girl Aug 10, 2009
YiJie Lawing s bedroom is her kingdom a place where the 7-year-old can come to play with her American Girl dolls, draw or just escape the pressures of entering second grade. And now, her kingdom has a castle. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 6:47 PM EDT Antiques. Grand Champion Donna Kramer. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Phillips Variety brims with memories Aug 8, 2009
In the toy room in back, Thumbelina and Chatty Patty dolls stand on a shelf waiting to enchant little girls from a previous decade. But something has changed at Phillips Variety. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Because knowing is half the battle Aug 6, 2009
John wrote on Aug 5, 2009 12:05 PM:" As a child of the 80s (dear god writing that makes me feel aged) I remember G.I. JOE more for the Saturday morning and newer (smaller) action figures that went along with it. Sure, I found one of two of the original JOE dolls in the basement at my Grandparents house, but for me those Ken-esque figures were never truly associated with the brand.I remember G.I. JOE as an action cartoon, with a decent story and a strong message. For that reason, even though I am... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
How to declutter sentimental items Aug 5, 2009
Kids' rooms: The dolls and the trophies don't have to live with you forever. McGivney has a perfect antidote for empty nesters dealing with a child's room: Buy an appliance box at a moving-supplies store. (AZCentral -- Home)
