Overview Plus Links to All Coverage
March 28, 2001
Las Vegas, Nevada. The GAMA (Game Manufacturer's Association) Trade Show opened big at the Orleans Hotel here on Monday, March 19 with as many badges distributed the day before the exhibits opened as were distributed during the entire show run last year.
DBZ License Turns to Gold
March 11, 2001
Irwin Toy, a company that went from being a small Canadian toy distributor to a major toy manufacturer in just ten years, has been sold to Livgroup Investments, Ltd., a private holding company that purchased 100% of Irwin's stock for a total of $55 million.
TV Shows, Lara Croft, and Geek Toys
February 22, 2001
The Simpsons is the cornerstone of Playmates toy line for 2001, which also includes Tomb Raider and Jackie Chan Adventures figures.
Also Sailor Moon
February 15, 2001
The Irwin Toy Company unveiled an extensive line of Dragonball Z toys at this year's Toy Fair.
More High Quality Stuff
February 28, 2001
Here's more of the McFarlane Toys lineup for this year, including the Movie Maniacs, rock and roll, H.R. Giger, videogame, and Spawn lines.
First Day Overview
March 5, 2001
The year 2000 was hardly a banner year in the American toy industry; the two giants that dominate the American toy market, Mattel and Hasbro, each suffered setbacks.
New Toy Line from McFarlane
February 17, 2001
British horror scribe Clive Barker is joining forces with Todd McFarlane Productions to create a totally new and original line of action figures.
Paper Goods Don't Fly
February 17, 2001
Public acceptance of the film will play a determining role, but right now it is safe to say that there is trouble in Pottersville .
Master Toy Licensee
February 17, 2001
Toy Biz will be the master toy licensee and is planning to unveil a multitude of LOTR toys at this year's Toy Fair.
