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Toymakers fight complex new safety rules

Washington, DC -- For toymakers, the world changes on Aug. 14. That's the day a new regulation takes effect that small manufacturers say could force them out of business."I hear gut-wrenching stories every day, like... more »

Unique toy store opens in downtown Pleasanton

A new toy store that promises to be as unique in its merchandising as its owners, Dee and Rob Nitzsche, are in their concepts about what a successful toy store should be opened in downtown... more »

Old Mill Inspires New Products

Burlington, Vermont – Rich Frog Industries, a toy manufacturer in Burlington, Vermont, reflects its appreciation for history both in the location it chooses to occupy and the toys it chooses to create. Rich Frog is... more »

Suburban toys stores say buyers focusing on low cost

Suburban toy stores are finding top selling products have one thing in common. The price tags are under $25.While parents trim family budgets, they still find a need to pick up birthday presents or something... more »

“Joobles – Icy The Penguin” Receives A Spring 2009 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

Middleton, WI – Generally speaking, children's product judges take their jobs very seriously. There are many important factors to consider: production quality, age appropriateness and developmental play patterns just to name a few. But when... more »

Zak Launching New Line Inspired by Disney*Pixar’s Toy Story

Spokane, WA – In 1995 Toy Story, the classic Disney∙Pixar computer-generated animated feature, broke new ground in the field of animation and introduced the world to a group of characters that have captured the imagination... more »

Tier Toys Launches Stackers’ Puzzle, Sorter & Storage Case Product Line

Australia – American children familiar with the story of Noah's Ark can name many of the animals that endured 40 days and 40 nights of flooding. There are giraffes, lions, elephants, monkeys and bears. But... more »

Pressman Toy Introduces Large Numbers and Kids Editions

New York, NY – Pressman Toy Corporation introduces new extensions to its Rummikub® line of games for 2009—a Large Numbers Edition perfect for quick game play with larger, easy to read numbers; and a preschool... more »