Hasbro, Mattel Debt Ratings Fragile
November 30, 2006
Standard and Poor's issued a report this week noting the risks faced by Mattel and Hasbro, the two largest toy companies.
Toy License
November 29, 2006
Star Wars remained the #1 toy license in the U.S. in the first half of 2006.
Now Up to 150 Key Items
November 16, 2006
Earlier this week Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that it would further cut prices on toys and games.
Adds (and Promotes) Personnel
November 15, 2006
Diamond Book Distributors (DBD) has announced the formation of Diamond Kids Group.
Replacing Rich Johnson
November 14, 2006
DC Comics has announced that Sue Pohja has joined the DC staff as Vice President of Trade Sales.
Partner with Mattel for Pre-schooler DC Toy Line
November 9, 2006
Warner Brothers Consumer Products and Mattel are working on a line of DC Super Friends toys designed to appeal to boys ages 2-5.
For Release in the Summer of '08
November 1, 2006
Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures are backing a live action film based on the Speed Racer anime.
Mike Judge's Cult Film
October 31, 2006
Office Space has come in to its own as a cult film, which makes the Office Space license a natural for the collector-oriented Diamond Select Toys.
Planned for 2008
October 30, 2006
Hyde Park Entertainment and Capcom Ltd. have formed a joint venture to produce a new Street Fighter live action film.
Overcomes Shrinking 'Star Wars' Sales
October 23, 2006
Hasbro's non- Star Wars lines were up 13% for the quarter, leading to a 5% gain in net revenues.
