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TIA announces finalists for Toy of the Year awards

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:10:00 GMT

The Toy Industry Association has announced the finalists for the 10th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) awards.

And the 2009 TOTY nominees are...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:43:00 GMT

Nov. 20, 2009—The Toy Industry Association today announced the finalists for the tenth annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

DcDirect vs Mattel DCUC – DcDirect Wins. Again.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:09:55 GMT

Ive asked before if people think that DcDirect is in direct competition for our money with Mattels DCUC line. The replies have been mostly, "no". However, at least in my case, more often than not, they are. Case in point, this past week. My local comic shop,

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:20 GMT

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Friday Rant: Mattel -- Proving That a Few Chips of Lead Paint is ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

SpendMatters: Friday Rant: Mattel -- Proving That a Few Chips of Lead Paint is Worth $50 Million+

GSI Commerce providing e-commerce help to Mattel (at bizjournals....

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:34 GMT

GSI Commerce Inc. said Thursday it has signed a multiyear agreement worth an undisclosed amount to provide e-commerce and digital marketing services, as well as customer service, for toy maker Mattel Inc. King of Prussia, Pa.

GSI Launches Four Specialty Web Stores-Barbie, Hot Wheels, Disney...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC - News), the leading provider of e-commerce and multichannel solutions,

GSI Commerce announces agreement with Mattel - Zibb.com

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:39:02 GMT

E-commerce and multichannel solutions provider GSI Commerce Inc (Nasdaq:GSIC) announced on Thursday it has signed a multiyear agreement to provide toys and family products manufacturer Mattel (Nasdaq:MAT) with e-commerce technology, fulfilment, customer care and marketing services. The financial

Mattel links with Chitech for Barbie and Hot Wheels lines

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:30 GMT

Deal will see Chitech produce a range of wheeled toys for the two properties. The ranges will include bicycles, tricycles, scooters and skateboards an...

Chitech and Mattel link for Barbie and Hot Wheels ranges

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:09:47 GMT

Kids' bikes, trikes, scooters and skateboards on the way Chitech Industries has joined forces with toy manufacturer Mattel to create a new range of Ho...

Hasbro, MIT Media Lab, Sony Online Entertainment, Mattel, Build-A...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:22:42 GMT

The Engage! Expo team has been busy this week. We can now confirm that executives from: Hasbro, MIT Media Lab, Sony Online Entertainment, Mattel, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Zhu Zhu Pets, Large Animal Games, Mattel, and more have joined the Engage! speaker...

WWE Mattel: A tight fit

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:00 GMT

WWE is already one of the largest boy brands in the toy market and, from January 2010, its presence on retail shelves will undoubtedly get even bigger as new master toy Mattel begins its product roll out.

Mattel Shifts Design Practices; Goes Electric On Molding

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:08:53 GMT

Engineering materials is a discussion led by Design News Contributing Materials Editor Doug Smock on important new developments and applications that affect mechanical design.

Mattel U.S. Distribution System Cuts CO2 Emissions by 30% · Envir...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:24:33 GMT

To reduce environmental impacts at its manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, Mattel has implemented several projects aimed at reducing energy and water use, shrinking product packaging, and reducing waste, according to the firm's 2009 Global Citizen Report (PDF).

'Sugar Daddy Ken' Doll Raises Eyebrows

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:21:53 GMT

A new Ken doll called "Sugar's Daddy Ken" is prompting snickers both for its name and attire.

Mattel's McGowan joins Cookie Jar

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:25:00 GMT

Former Mattel exec Jim McGowan has joined Canadian animation producer Cookie Jar Entertainment as senior vp digital content and distribution.

StorefrontBacktalk » Blog Archive » Mattel Stops Toying Around Wi...

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:41:17 GMT

As major consumer goods manufacturers add more complexity to their Web sites, the temptation to abandon years of carefully orchestrated channel arrangements is intense. Despite futile resistance from retail partners, most of the largest CG manufacturers have started selling direct.

MATTEL INC /DE/ Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report (EDGAR Onli...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:13:49 GMT

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial information and related notes that appear in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report. Mattel's business is seasonal; therefore, results of operations are comparable only with corresponding periods.

Toy manufacturer Mattel launches an online shopping site

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Just in time for the holiday season, toy manufacturer Mattel Inc. last week launched MattelShop.com a shopping site that features an interactive shopp...

Mattel Now Using Song In Commercial... Which It Once Sued Over Co...

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:33:23 GMT

Back in 1997, the band Aqua released a song called "Barbie Girl," that was actually somewhat critical of "Barbie doll" culture. Mattel, famous for its rather aggressive intellectual property stance, wasted little time in suing the band, claiming the song infringed on the company's rights. In 2002,

Mattel Launches Ecommerce Website

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:54:15 GMT

Toy maker Mattel has launched its own ecommerce site, MattelShop.com, offering a selection of its popular brands along with social shopping features.MattelShop.com features a social shopping tool called ShopTogether, developed by shopping application firm DecisonStep, that allows users to

Mattel launches e-commerce portal for various brands

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:22:48 GMT

Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched MattelShop.com, which has, in addition to traditional e-commerce features, social shopping tools and real-time updated content. Previously, Mattel brands like American Girl, Fisher Price and Barbie Collector had their own e-commerce portals. This is the first

Hasbro's quarterly profit rises on cost cuts (at MarketWatch)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Hasbro, maker of Transformers action figures and Nerf toys, reports that its third-quarter net income rose 9% from the year-ago period on declines in research and advertising spending.

Hasbro Beats Mattel, Again (at Motley Fool)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:30:47 GMT

Hasbro posted its third-quarter report this morning, one trading day after Mattel went over its financial results. Once again, Hasbro is holding up better during the economic downturn. Revenue at Hasbro fell by 2% to $1.

Louboutin teams up with Barbie

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:15:01 GMT

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