Volunteers help clear city waterways of litter May 10, 2009
A bright orange sled filled with children's toys, including a Frisbee, a tugboat and a giant Tonka truck, all of which won for most colorful. And a blowup mattress, which won for biggest, beating out an oversized suitcase and a mud flap off a semi truck. (Anchorage Daily News)
Discovery-Hasbro Deal Under Fire May 3, 2009
Discovery and Hasbro said last Thursday theyre creating a joint venture that will remake the Discovery Kids channel late next year into a vehicle for new programming based on Hasbro brands including Romper Room, games Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble, and toys My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, Tonka and Transformers. Hasbro will pay $300 million for a 50% stake in the venture, which also will create online digital content and share merchandising revenue that emanates from the programming. (Multichannel News)
Toys R Us playing house with detergents, food May 1, 2009
is expanding its selection beyond Barbie and Tonka to include Pampers and Similac. The Wayne, N.J. chain has added store-within-store shops, called R Markets, to the front of 260 of its 585 stores, including three in Greater Cincinnati. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
EA Announces 5 New Titles Apr 16, 2009
Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. (IGN Wireless Games)
TOTS PEDAL FOR A GOOD CAUSE DURING UAPB CENTER TRIKE-A-THON Apr 4, 2009
Their vehicles of choice ranged from classic red tricycles to a construction-yellow Tonka bike. Carlton McClinton of Pine Bluff stopped by to encourage his nearly 2-year-old son, Christian, to make several laps around on his trike. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
INSERTING and REPLACING PDP and Hasbro Sign Multi-Year, Multi-Brand Licensing Deal Feb 27, 2009
As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at. Photos/MultimediaGallery Available. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Hasbro Announces Its First Board Game to Include Live Clues via Text Feb 14, 2009
As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at. 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hasbro's Toy Fair Offerings Showcase Powerful Brands and Wide Array of Entertainment Options in Traditional Toys and Games and Beyond Feb 12, 2009
LULU, MY CUDDLIN KITTY loves to snuggle; gently rub her back and she will purr" and "meow" to show that she is happy. Once she's relaxed, LULU will roll over onto her back, indicating its time to have her tummy rubbed. Just like a "real" cat, LULU preens as she "licks" her little paw, then lifts it up to clean her adorable face.ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT, a special edition FURREAL FRIENDS plush toy(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/ Available: Fall 09)Hasbro is introducing... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Activision Gears up for Monumental Battle With Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen Feb 7, 2009
As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at. 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA details plans for Hasbro brands Feb 12, 2008
Specifically, the agreement gave EA's casual gaming division the chance to make games based on brands like Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Nerf, Tonka, and Littlest Pet Shop. Today EA Casual Entertainment revealed the first concrete glimpse of its Hasbro plans, announcing that the first two console and handheld games to come from the deal will be Littlest Pet Shop and Nerf N-Strike. (GameSpot)
Paraplegic Weathers Storm Jan 10, 2008
Her appliances tossed like Tonka toys. Insulation and mangled metal left dangling from tree limbs. (WREG.com, TN)
'Three Kings' pay a visit to Little Havana daycare center Jan 10, 2008
Three Kings' pay a visit to Little Havana daycare center - 01/09/2008 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Hasbro Announces Agreement to Acquire Cranium, Inc. Jan 5, 2008
Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. Certain statements contained in this release, including expectations as to the time the transaction will close and as to future product opportunities, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How deals made landowners rich Jan 1, 2008
At work, he delights in escorting visitors around the bustling mine, like a boy showing off his Tonka trucks. "All of us are kids at heart," he testified in an arbitration hearing last summer. (The Palm Beach Post)
Christmas in Cascade is extra-special this year Dec 25, 2007
Other toys the kids received were giant yellow Tonka trucks, Elmo dolls, boxcars and Playskool laptops. After they received their presents, the youngsters sorted through boxes of gloves and hats donated by local churches, ate refreshments, had their faces painted and made peanut butter pine cones. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Santa Letters Dec 21, 2007
Friday December 21, 2007. Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Lead in Toys: Should Government Metal? Dec 15, 2007
Barrie Dnistrian and her son Noah, 3, winners of the "My TONKA Boy" contest, react as a life-size TONKA truck delivers a load of TONKA toys to their home on a snowy day in Upper Montclair, New Jersey December 7, 2007. The family shared the toys with friends and neighbors and will donate the remainder to charity. (Townhall.com)
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"Tonka trucks, Barbie Dolls, older redline Hot Wheels, these types of toys have become exceptionally collectible," said ITCA member Jeff Parsons ... Individuals may collect antique wind up toys, 1960s Tonka trucks or desperately need to acquire that super-rare 1909S VDP wheat penny, valued at a cool 9,350. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Toys more naughty than nice Dec 9, 2007
More modern entries include the Frisbee, Etch A Sketch, Silly Putty, Tonka trucks, the Easy Bake Oven, Barbie and G.I. Joe. Boxed in. (Scranton Times, PA)
Toys For Local Children In Need Dec 8, 2007
WESTERLY - Hundreds of local needy kids can look forward to Transformers and Candy Land, Tonka trucks and Yahtzee, plush dolls and Nerf footballs under the tree this Christmas thanks to the Children's Holiday Hope Fund. The toys, more than 700 of them, were delivered to the Pond Street office of South County Community Action Wednesday and a handful of local volunteers were on hand to unload the gifts, bound for children who otherwise might not have a toy to unwrap come Christmas morning. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Certain Toys May Permanently Damage Children's Hearing If Used Improperly, Study Suggests Dec 6, 2007
Tonka Lights and Sounds Hummer, 97. Bob the Builder Deluxe Talking Tool Belt, 96. (Science Daily)
Firefighters collect for toy drive Dec 5, 2007
Mickey Mouses, baby dolls, games, teddy bears, Tonka trucks, footballs, Cabbage Patch kids and even a cash donation were among the pile of holiday gifts disappearing into the armored car and heading for the fire station as part of the Seacoast Firefighters Association's Toy for Tots campaign. "Here's a nice little Tonka truck to play with this afternoon," one firefighter was overheard saying as he helped load toys in the Bearcat. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Filling those empty stockings Nov 25, 2007
n Children:Durable toys (infant to teenager), Tonka trucks, army men, Barbie dolls, play food/kitchen items, baby dolls, Legos/building blocks, cars/trucks, size 6 diapers, children's socks and underwear (all sizes). AARC can be reached at 222-8370. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Give me a T-O-Y: Started in 2005 by UM player Chris Orwig, annual ‘fun'-raiser also kicks off KMSO's drive for needy children Nov 4, 2007
From Tonka Trucks to Lincoln Logs and hand puppets, all toys collected at Saturday's game will be sorted at the Western Montana Fairgrounds by age group and interest. Local agencies will then choose toys for specific children later in the week. (Missoulian, MT)
Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw Kick off the 60th Anniversary U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign in the Appalachian Mountains on Friday, November 2 Oct 25, 2007
TONKA surprises will be given out at the train depots in both towns and toys will be distributed during invitation- only events held for the children of the Wade Center in Bluefield and Clinch Valley Community Action in Tazewell ... Hasbro will once again be on board with Toys for Tots and the McGraws, donating a generous shipment of toys, which includes their iconic TONKA brand ... It is a timely coincidence, as TONKA is also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hasbro: On Top of Its Game Oct 24, 2007
The partnership gives Electronic Arts, a leading interactive entertainment software developer, exclusive worldwide rights to create digital games based on a wide range of Hasbro's intellectual properties, such as Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Nerf and Tonka. Among other things, the relationship will help Hasbro develop a platform for social networking, similar to Barbiegirls. (MSNBC -- Business)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Glu Mobile to Provide First-Ever Redeemable Mobile MONOPOLY(R) Game Prize for MONOPOLY 2007 Game at McDonald's Oct 10, 2007
Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. MONOPOLY, the distinctive design of the game board, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and the playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
He lets his art 'marinate in my mind' Oct 8, 2007
Finger puppets and Tonka trucks are part of his repertoire of imagery ... The Tonka trucks form a temple. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Toys: Hard-to-find U.S. product no laughing matter for parents Oct 5, 2007
Joe Barton, R-Texas, said the recent recalls prompted him to do considerable research before buying his 2-year-old son a Radio Flyer tricycle and a Tonka dump truck ... Hasbro's Tonka trucks are made in China, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Hasbro Delivers Classic Fun and Inspired Innovation This Holiday Season Oct 4, 2007
TONKA WHEEL DRIVERS SCOOT N SCOOP 3-IN-1 RIDE ON ... Little boys will enjoy the dependable and realistic TONKA WHEEL DRIVERS SCOOT N SCOOP 3-IN-1 RIDE ON vehicle, a PLAYSKOOL toy that will 'grow' with them as the truck converts from push toy to walker to a ride-on vehicle ... The TONKA WHEEL DRIVERS SCOOT N SCOOP 3-IN-1 RIDE ON truck comes complete with three colorful, shaped blocks that toddlers can sort or scoop up with the dump truck. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FAO Schwarz to open in Macy's Chicago Sep 25, 2007
Decades after clearing the Raggedy Anns and Tonka Trucks from its store shelves, is playing with the idea of toys again, though this time is bringing the goods. The historic Manhattan toy store is opening a boutique inside the Macy's store in Chicago - the former Marshall Field on State Street - according to the Chicago Tribune. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Prairie Village Jamboree vendor provides parts of ag history Aug 28, 2007
Among his stock were several Tonka children's toys and metal signs for Oliver farm equipment and the Consolidated Breeders Cooperative, a livestock group. Here and there were displayed old magazines, including "Car Life," an illustrated magazine from June 1954, and an issue of "Successful Farming" that sold for 5 cents in July 1929. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
EA, Hasbro Enter Casual Relationship Aug 20, 2007
Under the terms of the deal, EA will have the exclusive worldwide rights to make videogames based on Hasbro's properties, which include Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Nerf, and Tonka. EA plans to make casual games aimed at the mass market for all platforms, PC, handhelds, and mobile phones. (IGN Wireless Games)
EA, Hasbro partner in game development Aug 12, 2007
EA will have exclusive worldwide rights to create games based upon Hasbro properties that include Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Nerf, Tonka and Littlest Pet Shop, and will develop interactive experiences for a mass audience to play across platforms including mobile, online, handheld, PC and consoles. The first games are scheduled to launch in calendar year 2008. (Bizjournals.com)
EA teaming up with toymaker Hasbro to build casual gaming titles Aug 11, 2007
Hasbro owns the rights to such family favorites as Monopoly, Risk and Scrabble, as well as toys including G.I. Joe, Tonka, Nerf and the Littlest Pet Shop. "We're in a wonderful position of having a bounty of intellectual property riches to pick from," said Chip Lange, EA vice president and general manager, who will lead the Hasbro initiative. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Electronic Arts, Hasbro to Create Games Aug 11, 2007
Electronic Arts Inc. will create digital versions of Hasbro Inc. games like Monopoly, Scrabble and Tonka, the entertainment companies said Friday. The deal, whose financial details were not disclosed, seeks to capitalize on the growing popularity of casual games, which are easier to play and target a mass audience beyond hardcore players. (Forbes)
Buffalo County to buy new trucks Jul 29, 2007
She said people call the single-axle models Tonka toys and that they do not compare to the tandem-axle trucks, which have larger dump boxes. Buffalo County Highway Commissioner David Brevick said the county now has five tandem-axle trucks and 10 single-axle models. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Hasbro Honors Memory of 501st Founder's Daughter by Unveiling Limited Edition Star Wars(TM) Action Figure Jul 24, 2007
"The R2-KT action figure--which looks like a pink version of R2-D2--will cost $9.99. In addition, Albin and Allie Johnson will be bringing the full-size R2-KT to Comic-Con to show to fans. To find out more about the R2-KT project, please visit .Hasbro (NYSE: - ) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Adviser Soapbox: Transformer Stock Jul 10, 2007
Other top brands include G.I. Joe, Transformers, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Fur Real Friends, Easy Bake, Playskool, Play-Doh, Tonka, Tiger Electronics and Nerf. Licensing agreements with Lucas Licensing and Marvel Entertainment (nyse: - - ) give HAS rights to develop toys based on Star Wars movies and Marvel comic books. (Forbes)
Nine years and still going for Boone County's Scott Smith Jun 12, 2007
"The way I like to describe it is it's a great job if you never outgrew your Tonka years. I get really big Tonka toys and a really big sandbox." Smith is also on several volunteer committees including the Dragoon River Romp and Keep Boone County Beautiful. During his nine years in Boone County, Smith said there has been advancement at the landfill over the years. (Boone Today, IA)
Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares May 25, 2007
Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Corgi International Limited Announces That Denis Horton Will Lead the Company's EU Operations May 18, 2007
Over a long career in toys, Horton has previously held MD positions with Tonka, Fisher-Price, and Mattel. Corgi International CEO Michael Cookson commented, "Today Corgi has three high quality brands focused on a wide range of high quality licenses, a broad set of collectible categories, and supporting a renewed set of products. Now we also have a proven leader in Denis to lead our growth in Europe.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Danger of arsenic in soil unclear Apr 21, 2007
"But if some kid was out there every day, playing with his Tonka toy, there could be acute effects.". In some Asian countries, exposure to arsenic in drinking water has led to bladder and skin cancer, swelling of the face and cognitive delays in children. (SunSpot.net)
Back in black: Jefferson City mine has bright future Mar 25, 2007
From the tour bus, visitors peered into the bottom of the pit, where building-sized equipment looked more like Tonka toys. From the nearby rim, the pit measures about 1,400 feet deep, said mine environmental manager John Schaefer. (Helena Independent Record)
Ratty T-shirts & broken ironing boards Mar 9, 2007
On Wednesday, a toy Tonka tanker from the Charleston Goodwill had reached $125 in the bidding on shop. goodwill. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Talk of the Times Feb 19, 2007
This week, Times-Tribune staff writer Patrice Wilding talks with Robert Savakinus, expert and owner of the vintage Tonka toy exhibit on display at Lackawanna Historical Society s Catlin House ... Q: How long will the Tonka toys be on display ... I d estimate it to include about 150-175 Tonkas of all kinds, but for the exhibit, I donated 15 pieces and arranged them by decade. (Scranton Times, PA)
Business notebook Feb 14, 2007
The Pawtucket, R.I., maker of toys and infant products said the deal includes properties such as Mr. Potato Head, Tonka, My Little Pony, and G.I. Joe. Telecom cuts: - SA plans to cut 1,500 jobs in France over three years, a French labor union official at the telecom equipment maker said. (Boston Globe)
Eye for detail comes in handy Feb 13, 2007
While in education, Layton and his wife, Mary, had been building up an antique toy business that specialized in collector toys for adults, such as John Deere toys and Tonka trucks, and had been traveling all over the country in search of new pieces to buy and resell. e created that into a very large regional collector toy market, and we expanded that from the toy trucks and tractors into pedal cars, Layton said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Hasbro Rolls Out Wide-Range of TRANSFORMERS Merchandise Around the Globe in Support of First-Ever Live-Action Feature Film Due Out July 4 Feb 11, 2007
Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL. ... Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hasbro Raises the Curtain on a Broad Range of Entertainment Experiences for the Entire Family Feb 6, 2007
Proving that classics never go out of style, Hasbro celebrates the TONKA brand's 60th anniversary with an all new developmental product, the WHEEL DRIVERS SCOOT N' SCOOP 3-in-1 Ride On, and gives game players a whole new way to play classics in the GAME OF LIFE TWISTS AND TURNS and TWISTER MOVES HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL EDITION. ... TONKA WHEEL DRIVERS SCOOT N SCOOP 3-IN-1 RIDE ON ... Little boys will enjoy this dependable and realistic TONKA toy that will 'grow' with them as the truck converts from... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Photographer Edward Burtynsky captures stark reality, uneasy beauty of China's industry Jan 31, 2007
Burtynsky has grouped them in four bluntly designated categories: "Urban Renewal," "Recycling," Manufacturing," "Dam" (referring to the Three Gorges Dam , the ongoing, 16-year-project that seeks to tame the Yangtze). He gives his photographs just-the-facts titles, like "Shipyard #22," followed by their geographic location. They don't need anything beyond that. These images make words seem like paltry things. They show what can barely be imagined, let alone described.Burtynsky uses scale. It's... (Boston Globe)
Ugly Truck contest rattles into Shedd for fundraiser Jan 21, 2007
Cole Goracke, 2, of Shedd took second with a battered blue Tonka with a bent wheel that used to belong to his father, Dave. Connor Mier, 4, of Shedd, received third for a small dune buggy, and Cole s sister, Claira, 4, took fourth with her pink tricycle. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
