People Up, Tickets Down
November 30, 2009
The holiday weekend generated almost exactly the same sales as the same weekend a year ago, with a larger number of people shopping but buying less per person than a year ago.
Kid-Tested
November 24, 2009
Duncan Toys’ Warstone led the Washington Post' s list of the best toys for the holiday season, play-tested by kids in DC-area schools.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 24, 2009
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the e-reader battles, the most popular toys for the holiday season, and how to capitalize on the hot trends.
Big License Roster
November 19, 2009
The merchandise associated with Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel runs a wide gamut.
Retailers Geared Up
November 17, 2009
Movie ticketing Website Fandango has sold more advance tickets to Twilight: New Moon than for any other film in the site’s history.
'Ben 10,' 'Bakugan,' 'Secret Saturdays'
November 10, 2009
Cartoon Network boutiques featuring products from Ben 10 Alien Force, Bakugan , and Secret Saturdays are being installed in every Toys R Us store.
In Two-issue Mini
November 9, 2009
The Phantom and Captain Action will meet in a two-issue miniseries from Moonstone Books.
Saturday Nights on the Cartoon Network
November 6, 2009
The Bakugan Battle Brawlers anime series, long a staple of early mornings on the Cartoon Network, is back in primetime.
Hasbro Has the Rights to 'Toyetic' Property
November 5, 2009
Lost creator and Star Trek helmer J.J. Abrams is in discussions to direct a film based on the Japanese toyline Micronauts .
Affects 100 Popular Toys
November 2, 2009
Wal-Mart has announced that it is slashing prices on 100 popular toy items by 20% to 30%.
