Latest Toy News

March 8, 2010—Exhibitor space at this June’s ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy is sold out, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association announced today.

March 4, 2010—The Lego Group grew its net profit for 2009 by 63 percent, fueled by increased business “in nearly all markets,” the toymaker said today.

March 3, 2010—Jakks Pacific reported losses for the fourth quarter and full year 2009, hurt by double-digit sales declines and the impact of various charges.

March 3, 2010—Big Tent Entertainment has named licensing industry veteran Lisa K. Weiner Director of Brand Development.

March 3, 2010—Peachtree Playthings, Atlanta, is recalling approximately 127,000 sets of licensed children’s utensils because they pose a choking hazard.

March 2, 2010—Comparison shopping website NexTag has tapped LeapFrog leader Jeffrey G. Katz as its new chief executive officer.

March 2, 2010—Mega Brands said yesterday that two outside proxy advisory firms have recommended that the company’s common shareholders approve its recapitalization plan.

March 1, 2010—Animax Entertainment has been tapped to oversee online efforts for Ty Inc.’s Ty Girlz brand.

Feb. 26, 2010—Former Mattel PR director Ron Antonette has opened his own 'micro' agency, R. Antonette Communications.

Feb. 25, 2010—Specialty toy store franchisor TT&B announced today that it has finalized agreements for new Brilliant Sky Toys & Books stores to open in Wilmington, N.C., and the Nashville, Tenn., area.