Toy importer penalized for lead-paint hazard Jun 26, 2009
Earlier this month, CPSC also announced that toy maker Mattel Inc. and its Fisher-Price subsidiary had agreed to pay a $2. 3 million civil penalty for importing and selling toys with excessive levels of lead. (AZCentral -- Business)
Jewish NYC doll joins American Girl lineup May 30, 2009
-based Mattel Inc., the nation's largest maker of toys including Barbie dolls. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
MGA asks court to halt transfer of Bratz May 27, 2009
MGA Entertainment Inc. asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to halt the transfer of its Bratz dolls to Mattel Inc. while it appeals a judge's ruling ... MGA asks appeals court to halt transfer of Bratz Articles (05-26) 22:06 PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- MGA Entertainment Inc. asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to halt the transfer of its Bratz dolls to Mattel Inc. while it appeals a judge's ruling. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MGA Files Emergency Appeal in Bratz Case May 27, 2009
By Gina Keating May 26, 2009 FONT SIZE. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - MGA Entertainment Inc asked a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday to stop the transfer of its Bratz franchise to rival toymaker Mattel Inc and to overturn a 2008 jury verdict MGA contends was tainted by racial discrimination against its Iranian-born chief executive. (ABC News -- Wire)
Electronic Arts, Konami, SKECHERS USA, Liverpool Football Club Join More Than 100 New Exhibitors at Licensing International Expo 2009 May 27, 2009
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Jewish NYC Doll Rebecca Joins American Girl Lineup May 26, 2009
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Taboos over tattoos fading - just ask Barbie May 25, 2009
Fast-forward to earlier this year, when toymaker Mattel Inc. released its Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie doll. It comes with a set of tattoo stickers that can be placed anywhere on her body, plus a tattoo gun that allows children to ink the doll - or themselves. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Judge Expands Bratz Injunction, Lifts Receivership May 23, 2009
By Gina Keating May 22, 2009 FONT SIZE. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal judge ended a temporary receivership of MGA Entertainment Inc in a copyright infringement lawsuit over its Bratz doll business but broadened the list of products and "know-how" MGA must turn over to Mattel Inc , which won the franchise in a 2008 trial. (ABC News -- Wire)
Princess pedestal May 23, 2009
Though they've given in on a few princess items for their daughter, he says he and his wife have drawn the line on Barbie and Bratz dolls, which he calls "empty-headed girly-girl products." Coincidentally, Mattel Inc., which makes Barbie, recently won a copyright infringement battle that may mean the end of Bratz, a popular but controversial line of dolls that some parents loathed because of the diva-like attitude they encourage. Meanwhile, Greg Allen, a father who writes a blog called Daddy... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Are Doll Makers Mattel and MGA Ready to Play Nice? May 22, 2009
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Toymaker plans new, bigger doll May 4, 2009
The new line, expected out in January, will be priced between Groovy Girls or Mattel Inc. s Barbie lines, which generally cost $10 to $20 per doll, and American Girl (another Mattel product), which sells at about $100 per doll. dolls, still in development, will be large dolls about 15 inches tall, a bit shorter than American Girls but Klein said the as-yet-unnamed doll isn t intended as a direct competitor. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
More marketers are counting on social networks May 3, 2009
The app, which came out of beta two weeks ago, has been used about 5,000 times, including by the American Red Cross, Mattel Inc. and Overstock. com. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Statement - Patrick A. Fraioli, Partner - Ervin Cohen & Jessup, Beverly Hills, California Apr 28, 2009
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Judge upholds $100M Mattel verdict over Bratz Apr 28, 2009
A federal judge has upheld a $100 million jury verdict for Mattel Inc. in a lengthy legal battle over rights to the Bratz doll, a rival to Mattel's Barbie. U.S. District Judge Stephen Larson also confirmed in his ruling late Monday that the Bratz doll is Mattel property. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
US stocks end higher Apr 18, 2009
Mattel Inc., the largest U.S. toymaker, said Friday that weak overseas sales and cautious orders from retailers led to a wider loss than expected. But the stock jumped $1. (India Times)
Citigroup, MGM Mirage, Mattel big movers Apr 18, 2009
17, 2009 02:49 PM Associated Press. NEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mattel Posts Loss Despite Boost From Barbie 50th Apr 18, 2009
Mattel Inc., the largest U.S. toymaker, said Friday, April 17, 2009, weak sales overseas and cautious retailer orders lead to a wider first-quarter loss that just missed analyst expectations ... Barbie sales had been flagging for years, and the surprise helped send Mattel Inc. shares up 15 percent. (ABC News -- Wire)
Birthdays with Barbie Apr 17, 2009
Mattel Inc. estimates there are more than 100,000 serious Barbie collectors around the world, most of them women older than 40 who can spend $1,000 or more on Barbies each year. McCann tries to limit herself to no more than $75 per doll but admits she breaks that rule. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Stock futures mostly higher on Citi, GE earnings Apr 17, 2009
Mattel Inc., the largest U.S. toymaker, said weak overseas sales and cautious retailer orders led to a wider first-quarter loss than expected. Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posted a $387 million loss and said it would cut an additional 2,000 jobs. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
US market could rally further this week Apr 13, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Monday April 13, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Stocks may be due for downturn this week Apr 13, 2009
More banks will be releasing quarterly results this week, notably Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Other industries reporting earnings include technology (Intel Corp.), media (Gannett Co., Media General), non-discretionary consumer products (Johnson & Johnson), and discretionary goods (Mattel Inc., Harley-Davidson Inc.). Economic data will be coming in as well. (MSNBC -- Business)
Business events scheduled for the coming week Apr 11, 2009
- Mattel Inc. reports first-quarter financial results. RICHMOND, Va. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Bank Results Will Dictate Fate of Wall St. Rally Apr 11, 2009
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Bank of Canada issues business survey, Monday Apr 10, 2009
Globe and Mail Update. April 9, 2009 at 2:16 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Publisher ordered to pay $3.6 million to toy maker Apr 8, 2009
The Greenville News reported Tuesday that Super Duper Publications has been ordered to pay Mattel Inc. about $1 million in damages and $2. 6 million in attorney fees. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Designers imagine a real-life Dream House as popular icon turns 50 Mar 14, 2009
"Is Barbie a mom? Most of the designers didn't think so, and toy maker Mattel Inc. denies rumors to that effect. But Hudson interior designer Pamela Bayer thinks otherwise. She sees Barbie as having kids in college, so her Dream House has to have rooms for them to come home to, "but not to nest too long," Bayer said. That would cramp Barbie's independent style.STILL STYLISH AND FLASHYBarbie is, of course, stylish. After all, teen model and fashion editor were her first two jobs.Judging from her... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Designer brings Barbie's Dream House to life Mar 11, 2009
Adler, who was commissioned by toy maker Mattel Inc. to decorate the house for Monday s party, said outfitting the sleek mansion (a property that s frequently rented for film and photography shoots) took six months of planning and a few weeks to install. Barbie was a dream client because she doesn t exist as a person, Adler said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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But the fashion doll manufactured and launched by Mattel Inc. in March 1959 is no stranger to Dine. "Oh, we had bins full of them," she said. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Infotainment Mar 9, 2009
Adler, who was commissioned by toy maker Mattel Inc. to decorate the house for Mondays party, said outfitting. ValkyrieNarita: Actor Tom Cruise (R) speaks with his daughter Suri (L), who is held by her mother Katie Holmes, upon their arrival at Narita international airport. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Barbie takes on Shanghai Mar 9, 2009
Mattel Inc., the world's biggest toy maker, is betting that its unabashedly "everything girls" store, complete with spa, cafe, design studio, fashion stage and of course, just about any Barbie-branded item imaginable, will be a hit with fashion-conscious Shanghai ladies, both young and older. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Barbie's real-life Dream House created in Malibu Mar 8, 2009
Decorating Barbie's real-world dream home, which will be the site Monday of a star-studded soiree celebrating the doll's birthday, was a dream for Adler, the potter and decorator who has served as head judge on Bravo's "Top Design." He said toy maker Mattel Inc. gave him access to their archives, including a look at all of Barbie's various dream homes over the years. Adler's favorite furnishings are hanging in the living room: an original Andy Warhol portrait of Barbie valued at over $200,000... (AZCentral -- Business)
Golden girl Barbie turns the big 50 Mar 8, 2009
Barbie, an ambitious and accomplished woman, has had 108 careers to date, including nurse, doctor, surgeon, gold medal gymnast, WNBA player, "American Idol" winner and Seaworld trainer, according to Mattel Inc.. Of course, juggling many demanding careers can wreak havoc on the most stable of relationships. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Barbies Dream House becomes reality Mar 7, 2009
He said toy maker Mattel Inc. gave him access to their archives, including a look at all of Barbies various dream homes over the years. Adlers favorite furnishings are hanging in the living room: an original Andy Warhol portrait of Barbie valued at over $200,000 and a chandelier designed by Project Runway contestant Chris March thats made up of over 30 blond wigs and took more than 60 hours to craft. (Florida Today)
Totally Pink, Totally Fab Mar 7, 2009
Adler, who was commissioned by toy maker Mattel Inc. to decorate the house for a star-studded birthday party on Monday, said outfitting the sleek mansion (a property that's frequently rented for film and photography shoots) took six months of planning and a few weeks to install. "Barbie was a dream client because she doesn't exist as a person," Adler said. (Fox News)
End of the line for travel reels Mar 5, 2009
Dora the Explorer makes the cutScenic discs are no longer a good fit for the Fisher-Price division of toy maker Mattel Inc., a spokeswoman said, and the company stopped making them in December. Fisher-Price, based in East Aurora, N.Y., will keep making better-selling reels of Shrek, Dora the Explorer and other animated characters, spokeswoman Juliette Reashor said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Travel)
W.Va. lawmaker proposes ban on Barbie Mar 5, 2009
Mattel Inc., which manufacturers Barbie and for months has been promoting events celebrating the fashion icon's upcoming 50th birthday Monday, didn't respond to requests for comment. However, others believe the proposed bill is a waste of time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Watercooler (Feb. 23) Feb 24, 2009
Ruth Handler s rise and fall as co-founder of toy maker Mattel Inc. is documented in the new biography Barbie written by Robin Gerber and published by HarperCollins. Behind Barbie is this very important and inspiring woman who isn t a household name the way Walt Disney is, Gerber said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Job-hunting TV channel for migrant workers in S China Feb 18, 2009
Smart Union Group (Holdings) Limited, a Hong Kong listed company and supplier to U.S. Mattel Inc., whose two factories in Dongguan, Guangdong, were shut down on Oct. 15 laid off more than 7,000 workers. A total 452,000 migrant workers became unemployed and were forced to leave Guangdong in the past year. (Xinhuanet, China)
New takes on old favorites at NYC toy fair Feb 16, 2009
At the Barbie exhibit, El Segundo, California-based Mattel Inc. was celebrating the baby boomer icon's 50th birthday with a line of nostalgic dolls from her early years. The 1959 Barbie wore a striped swimsuit, mules and curly bangs that would look right at home on TV's "I Love Lucy.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Barbie doll just shy of her 50th birthday Feb 11, 2009
"There's been an epic display of unity around Barbie as a muse," says Richard Dickson, general manager of the Barbie brand at Mattel Inc. "Barbie is 50. What's the next chapter?". Hello Kitty is also getting her own Fashion Week party, but there's little doubt about who's top doll. (AZCentral -- Business)
China's imports crash Feb 11, 2009
Mattel Inc., the world's biggest toymaker, said this month that fourth-quarter profit plunged as consumers cut spending on Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars during the worst U.S. holiday-shopping season in 40 years. Mattel imports from China, where more than 4,000 toy companies closed last year as demand fell and countries tightened safety standards, accordi 00004000 ng to the official Xinhua News Agency. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mattel Debuts 'Dream Chancellor Barbie' Feb 11, 2009
Toy company Mattel Inc. debuted the Chancellor Angela Merkel Barbie doll last week at an international toy fair in the southern city of Nuremberg ... Toy company Mattel Inc. debuted the Chancellor Angela Merkel Barbie doll last week at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Toy makers not playing around in downturn Feb 11, 2009
The selection at the industry's annual trade expo American International Toy Fair, which officially starts Sunday, will include Elmo Tickle Hands from Mattel Inc., for instance. They're vibrating, furry red gloves that will stand in place of yet another iteration of the Tickle Me Elmo doll and cost less too. (MSNBC -- Business)
Toy retailers struggle to comply with guidelines Feb 10, 2009
Larger manufacturers and retailers have been tightening their own standards since Mattel Inc., the largest U.S. toy maker, in 2007 recalled more than 20 million toys made in China due to fears of lead paint contamination and tiny magnets that children could accidentally swallow. Hasbro Inc. says its products have been in line with the tightened regulations for several years, and major retailers such as Toys R Us say they already meet the new regulations. (AZCentral -- Business)
* Thousands of PRC toy makers closed last year: report Feb 9, 2009
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Judge upholds Congress' ban on toys with certain chemicals Feb 8, 2009
Some plastic toys, like the Ernie by Mattel Inc. at left, contain phthalates, a hormone-like chemical. The Ernie doll made of cloth, right, by Fisher Price is phthalate free. (USA Today -- News)
