Barbie wins again: $100M verdict over Bratz dolls upheld Apr 28, 2009
Barbie wins again: $100M verdict over Bratz dolls upheld - USATODAY.com ... Barbie wins again: $100M verdict over Bratz dolls upheld ... (AP) A federal judge upheld a $100 million jury verdict Monday for Mattel in a lengthy legal battle over rights to the Bratz doll, a rival to Mattel's Barbie. (USA Today -- Money)
Judge upholds $100M Mattel verdict over Bratz Apr 28, 2009
- A federal judge upheld a $100 million jury verdict Monday for Mattel Inc. in a lengthy legal battle over rights to the Bratz doll, a rival to Mattel's Barbie. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trash or Treasure? Apr 19, 2009
The 1959 original recently sold for a fortune Aside from the originals, Mattel says the big bucks dollars are also paid for any of the Barbies with bubble cut hair. Also look for red haired and iconic Barbies, such as the Malibu Barbie ... BARBIE COLLECTING FACTS. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Mattel posts loss despite boost from Barbie 50th Apr 19, 2009
NEW YORK - Mattel surely wishes Barbie could turn 50 every year ... Barbie sales had been flagging for years, and the surprise helped send Mattel shares up 16 percent ... There was a big anniversary, but even outside of that I think Barbie did well. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Birthdays with Barbie Apr 17, 2009
Diane McCann poses for the Courier with her collection of Barbies at the McCann home in Hazleton, Iowa on April 14, 2009 ... She even got two Barbie dolls for her birthday --- a special anniversary doll in a gold dress and a replica of the first Barbie ever made ... McCann, of Hazleton, just turned 50 --- the same age as Barbie, who was made in 1959. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Mattel posts wider loss in 1st quarter Apr 17, 2009
Sales fell in most key product categories: Sales of Barbie which is celebrating its 50th anniversary fell 5 percent, as a double-digit increase in the U.S. was offset by declines internationally due to the stronger dollar. Fisher Price sales fell 17 percent, Hot Wheels fell 3 percent and American Girl fell 4 percent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Senior home helps African school with supplies Apr 16, 2009
She donated school supplies to Eleos, along with Barbie dolls for the girls and Matchbox cars for the boys. The school is funded by what little the church can afford. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Dona Marie Ensz Apr 8, 2009
She especially enjoyed shopping for fabric that she used making beautiful Barbie doll clothes, quilt squares for Indian missions, baby clothes and blankets for crisis pregnancy centers, quilts, and small bags filled with candy and toys that have been sent all over the world with missions such as Samaritan's Purse Shoe Box Ministry. This past November, she and Roy sent out over 80 shoebox gifts filled with goodies and love. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Harmless toy or recruiting sergeant? Apr 4, 2009
" Below is a selection of your comments. "They contribute to the idea that guns are normal in our society, and also that they are glamorous and desirable". Come off it - following that to its logical conclusion everyone who owned an Action Man should have turned into a gun-toting mass murderer when they turned 13. If anything this puts guns into their proper context: a tool of the military. Mark Dennis, Woking, UK Excellent! My son is a soldier and his six-year-old sister is making tanks out of... (BBC News -- UK)
Churchill Downs and Mattel Team Up to Create Kentucky Derby® Barbie® Doll to Commemorate 135(th) Run for the Roses® Apr 3, 2009
Churchill Downs and Mattel Team Up to Create Kentucky Derby Barbie Doll to Commemorate 135(th) Run for the Roses - Yahoo ... Churchill Downs and Mattel Team Up to Create Kentucky Derby Barbie Doll to Commemorate 135(th) Run for the Roses ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--With Kentucky Derby 135 on May 2, 2009, quickly approaching, Churchill Downs, the legendary racetrack that hosts the annual Run for the Roses, and Mattel are pleased to announce that they have teamed up to create the Kentucky... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eclectic mix of treasures to be found at Pantagraph garage sale Mar 30, 2009
Along with Betty Boop and Barbie will be liquor slot machines, a tent, screen house, antique toys, Bakelite bangles, homemade jams and relishes, primitives, tools and automotive, fishing, wrestling and racing gear. Brand-new items include furniture, home dcor, handmade beds, and bandanas for Fido and Fluffyif you can get a cat to wear one. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Best birthday parties EVER! (6) Mar 28, 2009
I realized it was for me, she admits, since kids don t care what kind of plate their Barbie cake is served on. In this economy, (cutting back on theme-printed paraphernalia) is an easy place to save money. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
New Dolls on the Block Mar 20, 2009
Ever since Barbie and her reality-defying curves stepped into the playhouse, parents have complained that dolls promote an unattainable image of beauty ... "I don't want Valerie to think she has to be conventionally beautiful to be loved." So when Valerie asked for a doll at Christmas, her mother bypassed buxom Barbie and purchased Elizabeth (retail price: $175) from S.C.-based retailer Downi Creations. (Time.com)
Message in a Bindi doll Mar 16, 2009
I might not have paid much attention except that the doll resembled Barbie, and Barbie has been on my mind a lot lately ... Barbie sales plunged 21 percent in the last quarter of 2008, and she's been criticized for years for her rampant consumerism, and accused of promoting anorexia among young girls ... I was sad to hear this, since Barbie was an important part of my childhood, a breakthrough toy for my generation. (Boston Globe)
What's Up? Mar 14, 2009
WHAT A DOLL: No need for plastic surgery when you're made of plastic, which is how Barbie's turning 50 with nary a wrinkle. Celebrate her birthday by making party hats, posing for photos with a live Barbie look-alike (bring your own camera) and joining in a "Happy Birthday" singalong. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
When Barbie conquered the Soviet Union Mar 12, 2009
It just so happened that I was apparently one of the first people in the Soviet Union to get a Barbie doll, which was ironic since I was one of those relatively rare girls who simply didn't play with dolls ... My mother told me it was a Barbie ... As Barbie celebrates her 50th birthday this month, I pulled her out of a box to take one more look. (Asia Times Online)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for March 11 Mar 11, 2009
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11: BARBIE AT 50 ... As hard as it may seem, a symbol of ageless American youth is celebrating her 50th birthday this week - the Barbie doll ... While Barbie has often been the target of cultural analysis, there is no arguing with success. (PR Newswire)
The multi-faceted Barbie turns 50 this week Mar 11, 2009
The multi-faceted Barbie turns 50 ... Want to play Barbies ... To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barbie, Mattel has released a new version of the doll (left) that updates the original classic 1959 swimsuit look (right). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
O'Neil off deadline: All the cool toys are old Mar 10, 2009
Wakefield - This week Barbie turned 50 ... I was feeling the results of my age as I read a story online about Barbie turning 50 ... The neighborhood girls would get together and play Barbies. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
UK aid convoy crosses into Gaza Mar 10, 2009
World's biggest Barbie collection. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Africa)
'Kids witnessed sex acts' Mar 10, 2009
Cezanne Visser, also known as "Advocate Barbie", is seen outside the Pretoria High Court ... Visser, better known as "Advocate Barbie", admitted that she had in 2002 pretended to a children's home that she and her former lover, Dirk Prinsloo, were married. (iAfrica.com)
Car dealer turns toy store into showroom Mar 9, 2009
Customers who once browsed for Barbie, Cabbage Patch Kids and Tickle Me Elmo will this fall be able to shop for 335s, M6s and a redesigned hard-topped Z4. Chapman BMW is spending millions of dollars to convert the defunct Toys 'R' Us store at Eighth Street and Camelback Road into a new home for its pricey German automobiles. (AZCentral -- Business)
Barbie Celebrates 50 Years Mar 9, 2009
Barbie, the world's most popular doll, celebrates her fiftieth birthday on 9 March 2009 whilst retaining her youthful looks without any plastic surgery. Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair, New York, on 9 March 1959, sporting a top-knot ponytail and wearing her trademark zebra-striped swimsuit ... However, Mattel sold more than 350,000 dolls within the first year once Barbie hit store shelves. (Suite101.com)
Banning Barbie Mar 9, 2009
Just when you think you've heard everything, a West Virginia lawmaker wants to ban Barbie dolls. Barbie is celebrating her 50th anniversary this month, and this legislator believes she is a bad influence on girls ... Which toys will join Barbie and be targeted for extinction. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
After 60 years, Circuit City powers down Mar 9, 2009
The preternaturally young Barbie is celebrating her 50th birthday Monday as any other doll would do, by getting a new face, a new tattoo and a fabulous new home. Yes, Barbie of the eternally teenage profile and good hair days is having a midlife makeover. (Insight on the News)
Barbie Moves to a New Six-Floor Home in Shanghai to Escape U.S. Recession Mar 8, 2009
Barbie Moves to Shanghai to Escape U.S. Recession (Update1) ... March 6 (Bloomberg) -- As consumer demand slumps in the U.S. and , Barbie has packed her matching pink luggage and moved to ... Barbie is charming and attractive. (Bloomberg)
* Barbie at 50: Is Mattels star still in fashion? Mar 8, 2009
Barbie at 50: Is Mattels star still in fashion. The worlds No. 1 toymaker has just opened a flagship store in Shanghai and a big birthday bash will be held tomorrow at Barbies Malibu Dream House ... Jonathan Adler, the designer of Barbies real-life Malibu Dream House, is pictured inside a mirror framed by Barbie dolls in the house in Malibu, California, on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sweet & sour move for Barbie Mar 6, 2009
Sweet move for Barbie ... Sweet move for Barbie ... As consumer demand slumps in the US and Europe, Barbie has packed her matching pink luggage and moved to China. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
In the Barbie World Mar 4, 2009
The women and gender studies program, directed by professor Brenda Cooper, took Barbie to a new level this month by planning a Barbie Bash where students and the community were invited to redesign dolls so they no longer fit into stereotypical gender roles. Students in media smarts and intro to women and gender studies classes were assigned to make Barbie, Ken, G.I. Joe and Bratz dolls whoever they wanted them to be without focusing solely on clothes and hair (for women dolls) and muscles and... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Cyberschooling Mar 2, 2009
Many popular toys such as Barbie and Lego, television channels such as PBS Kids, ABC Kids, and CBC Kids, and magazines such as Highlights have websites with fun and educational activities. Additionally, homeschoolers can use subscription educational websites such as BrainPOP, which offer animated online lessons based on academic standards and curricula, or more expensive accredited virtual schools, many of which are listed on Homeschool. (Suite101.com)
'BARBIE AND RUTH': Scandal tainted career of doll's creator Feb 23, 2009
Scandal tainted long career of Barbie's creator - USATODAY.com ... Scandal tainted long career of Barbie's creator ... "Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her," by Robin Gerber; published by HarperCollins. (USA Today -- Money)
Wenham dollhouse maker Nancy Shane is very serious about toys Feb 22, 2009
For example: A platter of food one-fiftieth the size of the real thing can go for $35; a bonnet-top secretary desk too small even for Barbie can snare as much as $455. Shane admits the money she has splurged on her passion is "sinful.". (Boston Globe)
Please Play With the Toys Feb 19, 2009
Possibly in honor of the attendees, this year s fair celebrated many oldtimers anniversaries Barbie s 50th, Candyland s 60th, and G.I. Joe s 45th, giving the over 1,100 exhibitors and the middle-aged folks who came to see their wares an opportunity to revive old memories. It also gave the grownups a sneak peek at what they think kids of all ages want most: the hottest toys that will soon be hitting the market, the ones you'll be fighting other parents for the privilege of buying. (Fox News)
50-year-old Barbie makes catwalk debut in New York Feb 16, 2009
A model presents a creation by designer Brian Reyes during a fashion show celebrating Barbie's 50th anniversary during New York Fashion Week in New York, February 14, 2009 ... BEIJING, Feb. 16 (Xinhuanet) -- The classic Barbie doll finally made her catwalk debut to celebrate her upcoming 50th birthday in what turned out to be the most popular event held during the opening days of New York Fashion Week in the weekend ... Introduced at the New York Toy Fair in 1959 as "the teenage fashion model,"... (Xinhuanet, China)
New takes on old favorites at NYC toy fair Feb 16, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - Barbie is turning 50, Legos are going digital and Razor is making girly pink scooters with tasseled handlebars ... 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)
Saintly Obama gets priestly slam Feb 15, 2009
Besides Hula Hoops, Barbie lunch bags and Valentine heart trinkets, the novelty store stocks such joke religious items as Jesus pencil erasers, "Beware of Nunzilla" wind-up toys and, most recently, the Obama devotional candles. But to La Torre, the candles featured in a big window display were "the final straw" for a store "that feels the need to mock and ridicule the Catholic/Christian faith.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Fantastic plastic? Barbie's changing role Feb 15, 2009
Can Barbie survive another half century ... Can Barbie survive another 50 years ... Take a look at Barbie's transformation from beach bunny to style icon. (MSNBC)
Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Taps Mattel as Master Toy Licensee for James Cameron's "Avatar" Feb 14, 2009
The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl, Radica: and Tyco R/C, as well as Fisher-Price brands, including Little People, Power Wheels and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of 2009's "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toy stores brim with fake Barbies and floppy-eared bunnies Feb 12, 2009
In one shop, Barbie-look-alike dolls peer from a basket, their blue eyes glaring at customers while they sit still like pageant queens waiting to be graded. They do not have "Barbie" branded on their packaging, and they cost a lot less than their picture-perfect, plastic sisters ... Here a "fake Barbie" doll will cost you Rp 15,000, while the real deal at department stores will set you back about Rp 120,000. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
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)
Toy makers not playing around in downturn Feb 11, 2009
The news came after the nation's largest toy maker said its fourth-quarter profit fell by nearly half on weak sales of core brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels. "The biggest challenge we have this year is certainly the economy and how the consumers are going to deal with what little spendable income they have," said Neil Friedman, president of the Mattel Brands division at Mattel. (MSNBC -- Business)
China Says 4,000 Toy Companies Close as Recession, Standards Reduce Demand Feb 7, 2009
the worlds 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. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Toys celebrating anniversaries with special edition versions Mar 15, 2008
Imagine Barbie with hooves. The dolls have changed in design over the years, but a pair of 25th anniversary sets go retro. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The generation of 'damaged' girls Mar 9, 2008
These outsell Barbie dolls in Britain by two to one and come dressed in miniskirts, fishnet stockings and feather boas. advertisement. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Playing with dolls Mar 9, 2008
She still owns her first doll, a No. 4 Barbie --- the brunette with the ponytail and black-and-white striped swimsuit --- given to her as a gift from her grandmother. "Barbie was my constant companion. I had a box with my Barbies and their outfits and I took it everywhere. I played with Barbie until I was 13," says Blow, owner of Country Cottage Antiques, 433 E. Airline Highway ... The Barbie is in good condition, too, except for a missing piece of the ponytail. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Senate Votes to Toughen Inspections of Imported Toys Mar 8, 2008
It was their cases -- and hundreds like them -- that spurred the recalls last year of millions of Chinese-produced toys, from Barbie doll accessories to Thomas the Tank Engine. Congress, in turn, produced legislation that would overhaul the Consumer Products Safety Commission, responsible for ensuring that toys and other products pose no hazard. (Fox News -- Politics)
'G.I. Joe' Executive Producer Reveals Details About The Flick ... And The Action Figures! Mar 3, 2008
Your grandparents remember a rah-rah line of 12-inch dolls with kung-fu grip, providing a male alternative to Barbie. Your older siblings (or, gasp. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Empty Stockings (2) Mar 1, 2008
The girls would love the videos "The Princess and the Pauper" (a Barbie movie) and "The Cinderella Story" with Hillary Duff. Food is always needed as well. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Consumer Alert: Toy recalled as safety hazard Feb 27, 2008
According to a new CPSC bulletin, magnet toys are number one on the "List of Deadly Dangers." CPSC reports that at least 86 injuries and one known death have occurred, and 8 million units of magnetic toys, including popular Barbie and Polly Pockets dolls, have been recalled. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Danvers Herald, MA)
The Gift of Giving (with VIDEO) Feb 27, 2008
The toys, sprawled across the Strayer s living room floor until they can be delivered, range from Teddy bears to a Chutes and Ladders board game to Barbie dolls. Mike Strayer says he s thankful for his daughter s decision. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A look at what's new in toys Feb 27, 2008
I would be remiss not to mention our long-lived heroine and former ballerina, NASCAR race driver, and astronaut, Barbie. This year saw KIDdesigns' debut of the Barbie "Take A Break" Cafe, which includes cups that fill as you brew, accompanied by brewing sound effects and a coffee aroma ... Another notable addition is the Barbie "Care N' Cure" Wildlife Doctor, which lets kids nurse stuffed-animal versions of endangered species back to health. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Toys-R-New at NYC show Feb 20, 2008
Barbie is still preening, Elmo continues to giggle and Mr. Potato Head hasn't been reduced to French fries. Despite a year littered with recalls and lead paint scares, the proverbial toy box is still overflowing at the American International Toy Fair, the annual industry trade show that continues through today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toymakers unveil latest creations Feb 20, 2008
Mattel also is throwing a new candidate into the election season with a new edition of Barbie for President, a $15 doll coming in June. "The bulk of toys are really pretty affordable," said Neil Friedman, president of the Mattel brands division. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mattel Partners with Screenlife, LLC and Warner Bros. Consumer Products to Bring Seinfeld Back into America's Living Room with the New Scene It?(R) Seinfeld DVD Game Feb 19, 2008
" Currently in syndication, Seinfeld airs on leading television stations in more than 200 markets around the U.S.Scene It? Seinfeld will be available nationwide beginning in September 2008 and has a suggested retail price of $34.99. For more information on Scene It? games from Mattel, visit the Mattel website at or the Scene It? website at .About MattelMattel, Inc., (NYSE: - ) () is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products.The Mattel... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top toy awards for Fisher-Price Feb 19, 2008
Mattel (NYSE: MAT) designs, manufactures and markets toys and family products under brands that include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl, Radica, Tyco R/C, and Fisher-Price. Latest News. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Scene It?(R) Reels in the Stars with 2008 Game Lineup Feb 18, 2008
Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: - )() is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced. The Mattel family of toys and games is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl, and Fisher-Price, which also includes Little People, Rescue Heroes, Power Wheels, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
THE FIRST RACE Feb 17, 2008
In March Mattel Toys unveiled Barbie Teenage Fashion Model. She was 11 inches tall and cost $3. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hot Wheels(R) Kicks off 40th Anniversary with Unveil of Diamond-Encrusted Car at New York Toy Fair Feb 16, 2008
The Mattel family is composed of such best-selling brands as Barbie, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl, Radica: and Tyco R/C, as well as Fisher-Price brands, including Little People, Power Wheels and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of 2008s 100 Best Companies to Work For by FORTUNE Magazine, among the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine and is ranked among the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Paris Hilton gets a doll Feb 9, 2008
The Hilton doll line will be released alongside Simba's most famous doll, Steffi Love, the German equivalent of Barbie. They were launched on Wednesday at Germany's Nuremberg Toy Fair, the biggest event of its kind, by a Paris look-a-like. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fun Teen Birthday Party Themes Feb 9, 2008
Go all out with this fun theme where even Barbie s house looks dull by comparison. Go crazy with pink invitations (asking guests to wear pink, of course), party goods, d;cor, balloons, bows, and food. (Suite101.com)
Mattel finds H'w'd playmate in CAA Feb 5, 2008
With the success of "Transformers" generating renewed interest in the potential of toys as tentpole fodder, Mattel will work with CAA's marketing arm to set up brands such as Barbie, American Girl, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, UNO, Polly Pocket and Fisher-Price as movies, TV shows, games and other media ... And it's been successful with its series of direct-to-DVD Barbie films, distribbed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. (Variety)
Mattel reports fourth-quarter profit despite recalls of Chinese-made toys Feb 1, 2008
The toy maker continued to struggle with lagging demand for Barbie brand products. Global sales of the brand rose 4 percent overall but declined 12 percent domestically, primarily due to weaker sales in the fashion dolls' entertainment-related products such as Barbie Magic of the Rainbow and the MyScene dolls line ... For the year, Barbie sales were up 1 percent worldwide but slipped 15 percent in the United States. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
The Hottest Wheels Feb 1, 2008
Buyers fought over Mattel () shares Thursday after the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars surprised with strong fourth-quarter earnings ... Chris White, at Wedbush, bemoaned the lack of a "must have product" such as 2006's Elmo TMX doll in a Tuesday note, and Needham's Sean McGowan wrote Wednesday that an anticipated 10% slide in domestic Barbie sales would hurt results ... As it turned out, Barbie sales sagged 12% Stateside in the absence of new fantasy-themed products, but rose 4%... (SmartMoney)
Mattel earnings rise despite toy recalls Feb 1, 2008
Barbie losing popularityThe toy maker continued to struggle with lagging demand for Barbie brand products. Global sales of the brand rose 4 percent overall but declined 12 percent domestically, primarily due to weaker sales in the fashion dolls' entertainment-related products such as "Barbie Magic of the Rainbow" and the "MyScene" dolls line ... For the year, Barbie sales were up 1 percent worldwide but slipped 15 percent in the United States. (MSNBC -- Business)
Mattel Reports Profit Despite Recalls Feb 1, 2008
Dancing Princess Barbie dolls are displayed at a Toys R Us in Monrovia, Calif ... Mattel Inc., maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys, on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 said its fourth-quarter profit rose 15 percent as tax gains helped offset charges related to product recalls. (ABC News -- Wire)
