"THE toy industry is dead." That's the sort of statement that catches your attention, but I can't claim the credit for it. It was written by Richard Gottlieb, a highly respected toy industry analyst over in the States. Gottlieb's theory ...
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In daily life Around the turn of the 20th century, bicycles reduced crowding in inner-city tenements by allowing workers to commute from more spacious dwellings in the suburbs. They also reduced dependence on horses. Bicycles allowed ...
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Head ten minutes south of LAX on the 405, exit at El Segundo and you'll blunder upon a 200,000-square-foot concrete bunker lurking among the strip malls in this seedy bit of Los Angeles County. The low-slung structure, surrounded by a black ...
Mattel's CEO says he is "very pleased" with the performance of the firm's girls portfolio and sales in Europe. Sales of Mattel's Monster High doll brand are on the up - again. "Worldwide gross sales for Other Girls Brands were up 56 per ...
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Firstly, could you give me a quick recap of how 2012 was for Flair? Was the year better or worse than expected? 2012 was a challenging year in the UK, with the market being at best flat and trading being so late, but it was good for us. ...
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The 2014 Subaru WRX has been caught entering the Nurburgring in Germany, almost undisguised in its first-ever public sighting. Previewed as the Subaru WRX Concept at the New York auto show one month ago, the production version stays true ...
Child development Toys, like play itself, serve multiple purposes in both humans and animals. They provide entertainment while fulfilling an educational role. Toys enhance cognitive behavior and stimulate creativity. They aid in the ...
Construction sets he Greek philosopher Plato wrote that the future architect should play at building houses as a child.A construction set is a collection of separate pieces that can be joined together to create models. Popular models to ...
The addition of rocking chairs in individuals’ home adds comfort and pleasure to the overall functionality of the home. Whether the individuals are working or have enough free time, finding the right kind of chairs is important in ...
Harrods is now stocking the full range of A Girl for All Time dolls. Following a refurbishment last summer, the store is showcasing the new range in the Toy Kingdom, found on the third floor. The multi-award-winning dolls will be ...
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Asobi has announced a new distribution deal with French toy brand Vilac and its two sister companies. The new agreement will introduce a variety of 'high quality dolls' to the UK market. Petitcollin, one of the sister companies, has ...
The next-generation Subaru WRX is less than a year away from being shown in production form, after this design concept was revealed at the 2013 New York auto show. Although Subaru was tight-lipped about specification details and timing, ...
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In the late nineteenth century, architect Louis Sullivan penned the now famous dictum: "Form follows function." It has since become a watchword-or watchphrase-informing all types of industrial design, and leading to ever sleeker forms for ...
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As a parent you know that your children are precious and you need to make sure that they are happy all the times. If you are the mother or father of a girl child, you would know that even a simple toy doll can bring a lot of happiness ...
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Dolls today are enjoying a huge resurgence in the toy and gift sector and are firmly in the forefront of everyone's minds for 2013. NPD released statistics in September 2012 stating that sales in the girls sector were up from the ...