Wal-Mart Salvo, Toys Gets Bids, FAO Open, KB Out?
December 5, 2004
The battle for holiday toy sales is joined, and like any battle, events are taking some unexpected twists and turns.
For March
December 5, 2004
NECA will produce toys based on the Sin City movie.
In Its Hour of Need
November 10, 2004
Some of the toy industry's largest players, including Hasbro and Mattel, are supporting Toys R Us this holiday season with exclusive merchandise and TV advertising.
Column by Steven Bates
November 9, 2004
This week's column is on the retailing of memories.
Shipments Interrupted
November 7, 2004
A container of Street Fighter Series I action figures, produced by factories in China for distribution by U.S. licensee SOTA toys, was destroyed before shipment to the U.S.
Toys R Us Undercutting Wal-Mart Prices
November 4, 2004
Toys R Us is fighting back against Wal-Mart on toy prices this holiday season.
In January
November 3, 2004
Cartoon Network will begin airing 26 episodes of the anime series D.I.C.E. , targeted to 6-11 year old boys, in January.
More Licenses
November 3, 2004
The Story Hat has released ratings for the premiere showing of the animated series on ABC Family--698,000 viewers saw the program.
Another 141 to 238 Doors Close
October 31, 2004
KB Toys has announced plans to close another 141 to 238 stores by the end of January.
And Guidance for 04 and 05
October 28, 2004
Marvel reported its Q3 results on Thursday, and sales and operating income were up substantially, with net profits down due to a tax swing.
