December 2001
Electronic Arts signs Lego game publishing deal (Reuters Securities)
Posted Friday, December 14, 2001
Electronic Arts Inc. said on Monday it signed a game development and marketing deal with toy maker Lego to reach out to the 6-to-12-year old male demographic with a known brand.
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Lord of the Rings enters toy fray (Reuters Securities)
Posted Friday, December 14, 2001
New Line Cinema's worldwide licensing and marketing chief, Imhoff
oversees the army of toys and products linked to New Line's The Lord
of Rings, the feature film of J.R.R Tolkien's classic fantasy tale of wizards, elves and hobbits.
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JAKKS shares tumble 15 pct on stock downgrade (Reuters Securities)
Posted Friday, December 14, 2001
Shares in the Malibu, Calif.-based toy company fell $3.50 to $20.90 with 1.6 million shares changing hands in late afternoon trading.
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Curious George Toys Recalled (AP)
Posted Friday, December 14, 2001
A Wisconsin company is recalling about 3,100 Curious George monkey toys because they come with fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
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Toy Lobster Accessory Recalled (AP)
Posted Friday, December 14, 2001
Little Tikes Co. is recalling about 260 lobster toys that go with a stationary entertainer because their antennae can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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