Mary Couzin is so game to support the toy industry. This weekend's Chicago Toy & Game Fair — and a growing list of side events — is part of Couzin's efforts to bring attention to toy and game creators. Founder of ...
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By 9:30 a.m. Friday, Santa was in his green chair at Yorktown Center and three sisters, surrounded by shopping bags, were taking a break before heading to the next mall. Patricia Baker, 54, of Maywood, Donna Holliday, 48, of Bellwood, and ...
Tags: Toys, shopping, holiday season, shopping levels
Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from "Sesame Street" on Tuesday amid allegations he sexually abused underage boys, bringing an end to a 28-year career in which he turned the furry red monster into one of the most beloved — and ...
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STAGE The Christmas Schooner Have yourself a City of Big Shoulders Christmas at the Mercury Theater, the current home of the beloved Chicago musical, “The Christmas Schooner.” Created by John Reeger and Julie Shannon, ...
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Animal behavior consultant Arden Moore can't get away from the questions. "I go all over the country," she says, "and it doesn't matter where I am. ... People seem to be interested or frustrated in why their dog or cat does what they do." ...
Tags: Animal behavior, toys, toy, dogs
For three weeks per year, Katie Sweeney gets to put aside her duties as Glencoe's dog catcher and play Santa Claus. Sweeney is in her 21st year as the organizer behind a holiday toy and food drive that collects and distributes food and ...
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The spirit of the holiday season is alive and well in Lisle, especially with downtown merchants who are doing their part in various ways to demonstrate service to the community. Giving thanks by giving back' is my personal motto," said ...
Tags: Toy Express charity, Toy, holiday, service, toy box
Topps has featured over 10,000 stickers since 1993. The 2013 edition of Premier League Sticker Collection will be the 20th from Topps. The humble football sticker has been the preserve of soccer-loving schoolkids for decades ...
Tags: Premier League Sticker Collection, soccer, toys, football sticker
Buyers and executives from ten chains sign up, including TRU, Tesco, Toymaster and more. ToyNews has brought together some of the biggest names in toy retail to form a new panel of industry experts. We’ve set up our own ...
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Not exactly the toys you want to curl up with at night, but an action figure of Sheriff Grimes on my bedside would certainly help keep my zombie nightmares at bay! The Season 2 Walking Dead action figures, plushies and collectible busts ...
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The much anticipated prequel to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, the Hobbit (Part 1) will be in our cinemas this November, but until then, the kind toy land elves have brought us all the toys, statues, rings and replicas that our hearts ...
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A massive 54 per cent of mums and dads would push their budget to purchase a must-have Christmas toy. However, findings from a survey conducted by ToyNews also revealed that 51 per cent of parents said they're spending less on ...
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Import Services has bolstered its portfolio of toy clients with Famosa. The new distribution platform will be operational from January 1st in time to support the launch of the new Furby plush line and the I Love Minnie range of dolls. ...
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Are you looking for a full-bodied Christmas party game with fun fruity notes? Then Bacchanales could be the title for you. Players are challenged to identify over 40 different aromas to become the perfect wine 'nose'. It's product ...
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Disney has appointed Simon Philips as general manager of consumer products EMEA. In his previous role, as president of Marvel Entertainment International, Philips was responsible for targeting new businesses, and growing and increasing ...