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    Buy.com(r) Introduces 'Holiday Superstore' and Top 10 Holiday Gift Picks for 2008  Nov 18, 2008
    com's ``Holiday Superstore'' to search for items by price, product category and brand names, including Levi, Puma, Sony, Nintendo, Fisher-Price, Mattel, Apple, Canon and Panasonic. Buy. (Primezone Releases)

    Rapid City stores carry controversial doll  Nov 13, 2008
    In Mitchell, LaNita Gates and her mother, Rose Gates, say the phrase is one of several that emanate from the Fisher-Price Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo Doll made by Mattel. "I heard about the dolls through the radio, and I was appalled that this could be going on in this country," LaNita Gates, 46, said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Does baby promote religion?  Oct 26, 2008
    The doll's maker, Fisher-Price, insists that the only actual word the doll says is mama. I played it again because I thought I heard it wrong, but, nope, it's there, the Auburn resident said as he held the small doll dressed in pink and white baby clothing. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Mattel Mowed Down By Higher Costs  Oct 21, 2008
    0%, but Fisher-Price brand sales rose 4. 0% and American Girl sales rose 11. (Forbes)

    Toy makers brace for tough holiday  Oct 21, 2008
    95 billion, boosted by sales of its Fisher-Price and American Girl brands. The benefit of a weaker dollar helped revenue by 2 percentage points. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Dow Jumps 413 on Fed, Credit Markets  Oct 21, 2008
    5% increase in on sales of its Fisher-Price and American Girl lines but missed Street estimates. The Economy. (SmartMoney)

    Stock futures higher as investors await earnings  Oct 21, 2008
    Toy maker Mattel Inc. said Monday its fiscal third-quarter profit rose on higher sales of its Fisher-Price and American Girl brands, but results missed Wall Street expectations as expenses rose. Meanwhile, rival Hasbro Inc. beat expectations Monday as sales of its Star Wars, Playskool and Nerf toys helped boost third-quarter profit. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Elmo Live! Sings, Dances, Tells Jokes and More!  Oct 14, 2008
    TORONTO, Oct. 14 /CNW/ - Fisher-Price(R) officially kicked off the holiday shopping season today with the eagerly anticipated launch of Elmo Live ... is a dramatically different type of toy," says Donna Polimac, senior marketing manager with Fisher-Price Canada. "With today's advancements in technology, Elmo Live ... While the level of technology and reality is truly innovative, Fisher-Price hasn't forgotten that the people who really need to be wowed are the preschoolers who adore Elmo. (Canada Newswire)

    Doll Thought to Say 'Islam is the Light' Sparks Outrage  Oct 10, 2008
    People insist they can hear Fisher-Price's "Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo" mumbling "Islam is the light" and "Satan is king," according to KJRH.com and MyFOXKC.com ... Fisher-Price referred all calls to parent company Mattel, which didn't immediately respond to FOXNews. (Fox News)

    Mattel gambles on pricey Elmo for holidays  Oct 10, 2008
    For nearly two years, designers at Mattel Inc.'s Fisher-Price toiled to hide a maze of copper wires and microchips under the plush red fur of the company's newest Elmo toy ... Fisher-Price got the idea from California toy design firm Shoot the Moon Products LLC. It proposed a robotic Elmo that sang and danced like the puppets in Sesame Street's "Elmo's World." Designers embraced the concept and went to work on an animated Elmo ... Later versions of the toy spoke in one-liners and sang, but... (AZCentral -- Business)

    Celldex Therapeutics gets $10m milestone payment  Oct 3, 2008
    The privately held Pittsfield-based company said more than 200 prices have been cut to $10 or less, including Crayola craft kits, NFL, and MLB action figures, and some Fisher-Price preschool toys. The move follows disclosure it would cut the price of 10 popular toys to $10. (Boston Globe)

    A treadmill designed for kids? A debate over fitness takes shape.  Sep 4, 2008
    In 2007, for example, Fisher-Price introduced a stationary bike for kids ages 3-6 that plugs into the television to keep youngsters interested. If manufacturers can make products that help kids slim down and that parents feel good about buying, Citrin says, "Everyone wins.". (Boston Globe)

    Safety panel - product recalls, school tips  Aug 24, 2008
    Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling 15,000 Learning Pots toys. Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Product Recalls  Aug 8, 2008
    Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY Hazard: Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received five reports of the plastic covers detaching and releasing the small balls ... If any screws are missing, the consumer should contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the blue pan for a replacement. (Florida Today)

    Fisher-Price recalling toys due to choking hazard  Aug 8, 2008
    WASHINGTON - Fisher-Price is recalling about 15,000 Learning Pots & Pans toys because of a choking hazard ... If any screws are missing, the consumer should contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the blue pan for a replacement ... For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 521-0820. (FOX23.com, OK)

    Taunton toddler, 1, drowns in family pool  Jul 25, 2008
    An orange Fisher-Price car sat in the driveway. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    To The Point  Jul 21, 2008
    Mattel () was helped by a weaker dollar, a price hike and toys tied to summer blockbuster movies such as "Batman: The Dark Knight," "Speed Racer" and "Kung Fu Panda." Sales were up for core brands like Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price, but declined 6% for Barbie. Shares surged 13% to 20. (Investors Business Daily)

    Mattel's 2Q Profit Falls Sharply, but Tops View  Jul 19, 2008
    Mattel, which makes Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys, said quarterly profit dropped 48 percent to $11. 8 million, or 3 cents per share, from $22. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Toy maker Mattel's 2nd-quarter profit falls by nearly half on higher costs, lower Barbie sales  Jul 18, 2008
    Mattel Inc., which makes Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys, said quarterly profit dropped 48 percent to $11 ... Core Fisher-Price and American Girl sales each rose 10 percent. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Stocks open lower on Google, Microsoft earnings  Jul 18, 2008
    The maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys reported quarterly profit dropped 48% to $11. 8 million. (USA Today -- Money)

    Party pooper?:  Jun 22, 2008
    No Fisher-Price Little People play set. No Beanie Babies. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    A guide to high-tech parenting  Jun 12, 2008
    Toys like the Laugh & Learn 2-in-1 Learning Kitchen by Fisher-Price (www. Fisher-Price. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Gerald V.R. Lorah, Pennsylvania Native, Retired Fisher-Price Accountant  Jun 5, 2008
    Gerald V.R. Lorah of East Aurora, an accountant who retired from Fisher-Price Toys in East Aurora in 1990, died May 28, 2008 ... on Nov. 29, 1931 to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Hilbert) Lorah, he moved to East Aurora in 1961 to begin his career at Fisher-Price. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    National Spanish-Language Networks to Showcase Fall Programming at 1st Annual Texas Hispanic Upfront  Jun 3, 2008
    More than 13 agencies with national Hispanic clients operate in the South Texas region, creating Spanish-language advertising for a host of iconic brands, including Burger King, Coors, Miller and Budweiser, Mazola Corn Oil, Fisher-Price Toys, Coca Cola, Procter and Gable, Unilever, Dial, Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Bureau, and many more ... Fisher-Price Miracles & Milestones Toys & Many More Fisher-Price Toys. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Marietta Leadbetter, Longtime Fisher-Price Supervisor  May 22, 2008
    Marietta A. Leadbetter, a supervisor at Fisher-Price Toys in East Aurora from 1954 until her retirement in 1982, died Wed. May 14, 2008 at Elderwood Health Care at Lakewood in Hamburg. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    Jury selection starts in Mattel lawsuit over Bratz  May 21, 2008
    6 million loss in the first quarter with Barbie sales flat and a 13 percent drop in worldwide sales for its Fisher-Price brand. Isaac Larian, MGA's chief executive officer, has pegged the value of the Bratz franchise at $2 billion, but industry analysts believe its market share has slipped in the past few years because new products such as Webkinz and the Hanna Montana craze have captured kids' attention. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    ATTIC TREASURES CAN HELP THE TOY TOWN MUSEUM  May 20, 2008
    " To make arrangements to donate an item or discuss the donation of an item, call 652-4944. Assistance is available for pickups or with larger items. All donations are tax deductible. The Toy Town Museum is an independent, not-for-profit museum located on the Fisher-Price campus at 636 Girard Ave. in East Aurora. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 4 pm. For more information, call 687-5151 or log onto www.toytownusa.com. ?East Aurora Advertiser 2008... (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    MOTHER'S DAY EXPERTS WEIGH IN  May 13, 2008
    So we headed to the East Aurora Community Nursery on the Fisher-Price campus, where we enlisted a group of four-year-olds to help with our story ... Built in the footprint of the former Fisher-Price factory, the center seems to be a happy place, immaculate, bright and spacious ... About 30 percent of them are the children of Fisher-Price employees. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    TOY TOWN MUSEUM NAMES COMMEMORATIVE TOY  May 8, 2008
    In 1997, the Toy Town Museum reproduced as its commemorative toy Fisher-Price's toy number 711, Raggedy Ann and Andy, a pull toy with Raggedy Ann and Andy beating a parade drum ... The Toy Town Museum is an independent, not for profit museum located on the Fisher-Price campus at 636 Girard Ave. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 687-5151 or log onto www. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    Cool toys make exercise fun  May 3, 2008
    By JON WATERHOUSEFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/03/08. You're noticing the kids or the grandkids are becoming video game couch potatoes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Kid tech takes off  May 2, 2008
    Fisher-PriceThe Dora the Explorer play cell phone from Fisher-Price ($15) lets children "chat" without running up a monthly bill ... Today, dont be surprised to find Fisher-Prices Talking Dora Cell Phone ($15) in the hands of little ones ... The groups list of Best Toys includes Fisher-Prices Sesame Street Silly Sounds Giggle Remote, which means its a toy that had no detectable traces of lead, cadmium, chlorine, arsenic, mercury, antimony, tin, bromine, or chromium in any... (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Mattel cites costs for 1Q loss; Hasbro earns rise 14 pct  Apr 22, 2008
    Barbie maker Mattel Inc., struggling with higher costs and a big drop in sales of its Fisher-Price toys following last year's lead-related recalls, disappointed Wall Street on Monday with a $46. 6 million loss in the first quarter. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Product, legal costs drive Mattel to loss  Apr 22, 2008
    PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Barbie maker Mattel Inc., struggling with higher costs and a big drop in sales of its Fisher-Price toys following last years lead-related recalls, disappointed Wall Street on Monday with a $46 ... Mattels Fisher-Price brand, which was plagued by recalls for lead last year, was the companys weakest category, with a decline in worldwide sales of 13 percent. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Daily Briefing  Apr 22, 2008
    -based maker of Barbie dolls, Fisher-Price toys and Matchbox cars reported a loss of $46. 6 million, or 13 cents per share, compared with last year's quarterly profit of $12 million, or 3 cents per share. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Hasbro 1Q profit rises 14% on strong Transformers sales  Apr 22, 2008
    -based maker of Barbie dolls and Fisher-Price toys blamed higher product costs and legal fees. Hasbro shares rose $3, or 9. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Stocks mixed after Bank of America profit falls short  Apr 22, 2008
    The world's largest toymaker, which makes Barbie dolls, Fisher-Price toys and Matchbox cars, said it saw a loss of $46. 6 million compared with earnings of $12 million a year earlier. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Hasbro 1Q profit rises 14 pct on strong Transformers sales  Apr 21, 2008
    -based maker of Barbie dolls and Fisher-Price toys blamed higher product costs and legal fees. Hasbro Chief Executive Alfred J. Verrecchia said in a statement that the results indicated the company was on track for a strong 2008. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Hot Wheels(R) and Gallery 1988 Present Pop Surrealist Exhibit Showcasing Artwork Inspired by Classic Toy Brands  Apr 2, 2008
    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 2008's "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine and among the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Playing with dolls  Mar 9, 2008
    Toys will displayed and sold, including cars, trucks, trains, airplanes, fire engines, baby clothes, dolls and doll furniture, doll houses, cast iron banks, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price toys, games, puzzles, children's books, Disney toys and marbles. Switch lamps, hand lanterns and other railroad collectibles will be displayed, and there will be numerous booths devoted to furniture, including primitives, Mission and European-style pieces. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Gizmos To Help Parents Of Babies And Tots  Mar 2, 2008
    The very best is the Fisher-Price Deluxe Learning Booster, because it comes with an ingenious tray of toys (that pops off for eating) that will entertain even the fussiest baby until the food arrives. ($35). (CBS News -- Early Show)

    A look at what's new in toys  Feb 27, 2008
    Fisher-Price unveiled a "Kid-Tough" portable DVD player designed for three-year-olds as well as a "Computer Cool School" keyboard that plugs into any home PC.. for toddlers. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Toys-R-New at NYC show  Feb 20, 2008
    Its Fisher-Price division has Spike the Ultra Dinosaur ($139 ... Just when you thought Fisher-Price couldn't come up with another technologically advanced version of Elmo, they've done it again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Toymakers unveil latest creations  Feb 20, 2008
    Targeting parents familiar with smashed portable DVD players, Mattel's Fisher-Price brand this summer is selling the $180 Kid-Tough Portable DVD Player for preschoolers ... Fisher-Price is betting a new generation of Elmo will be this year's holiday season blockbuster ... The Fisher-Price Computer Cool School, a keyboard and electronic writing pad, connects to a Windows PC with a USB cable to help preschoolers learn subjects including reading, math, science and music. (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
    Fisher-Price Inc., based in East Aurora, is part of. The Fisher-Price Smart Cycle Physical Arcade Learning System won the two awards ... 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. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Scene It?(R) Reels in the Stars with 2008 Game Lineup  Feb 18, 2008
    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. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    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)

    140 YEARS OF RAILROAD HISTORY IN EAST AURORA  Feb 13, 2008
    While the railroad may not seem as significant in the town's history as the Roycroft or Fisher-Price Toys, it played an important role in transforming East Aurora from a small settlement into the thriving community that attracted those more famous landmarks ... Peek's lumberyard, at the current site of Oakwood Plaza, constructed several sidetracks to handle railroad cars, and Fisher-Price received raw materials and shipped out finished toys by rail for many years. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    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. Mattel gives CAA another toymaker after Hasbro ankled for William Morris Agency last June, just before the bow of "Transformers.". (Variety)

    Mattel Reports Profit Despite Recalls  Feb 1, 2008
    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. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, file) The Associated Press By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES Jan 31, 2008 (AP) Font Size. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Group says safety agency slow to report recalls  Feb 1, 2008
    The products in the 46 cases were recalled and included a toy with a loose nail fastener made by Mattel Inc.'s Fisher-Price division, a treadmill that spontaneously accelerated to 16. 5 miles per hour made by Johnson Health Tech Co. and all-terrain vehicles with loose oil lines that burned 18 consumers, made by Medina, Minneapolis-based Polaris Industries Inc.. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Mattel earnings rise despite toy recalls  Feb 1, 2008
    Mattel's Fisher-Price Brands division posted global sales of $840. 4 million, a 4 percent increase. (MSNBC -- Business)

    The Hottest Wheels  Feb 1, 2008
    Fisher-Price preschool toys such as the Smart Cycle exercise bike rose 4. 3. (SmartMoney)

    Lawmakers urge Mattel to eliminate lead from all toys  Jan 31, 2008
    Cummings more recently claimed the company didn't go far enough to address the discovery of "high levels" of lead on a blood pressure cuff contained in a toy medical kit sold under the Fisher-Price brand, a Mattel unit. In the latest letter, the lawmaker contended Mattel only removed the toy from store shelves in Illinois after state officials notified the company that tests showed the cuff contained levels of lead exceeding the state's legal limits. (Boston Globe)

    Mattel Posts Higher 4Q Profit  Jan 31, 2008
    LOS ANGELES - Mattel Inc., maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys, said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit rose 15 percent as tax gains helped offset product recall-related charges ... "Considering the challenges we faced in 2007, the business performed fairly well, including strong performances from our international business as well as Core Fisher-Price," said Robert A. Eckert, chairman and chief executive, in a statement ... Mattel's Fisher-Price division posted global sales of... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Mattel Named One of FORTUNE's 2008 '100 Best Companies to Work For' List  Jan 24, 2008
    Employee Comments: Deborah Dicochea, associate manager of the Mattel Children's Foundation, said, "If anything, I think morale is even better than before. I've been working here 16 years. People are proud to say they work here, even through these recalls. We've come together as a family." John DeRubes, director of baby gear engineering at Fisher-Price, said, "What sticks in my mind is that our CEO said, 'How you achieve success is just as important as success itself.' I tell my kids that. We saw... (PR Newswire)

    Made in China  Jan 18, 2008
    Between June and September last year, three of the world's largest toy manufacturers, including Mattel and Fisher-Price, were forced to recall more than 20 million toys worldwide because the toys' paint was found to contain lead. While these high-profile incidents are unlikely to stop the thousands of business owners looking to shift manufacturing offshore, they should serve as a clear warning: nothing short of an intricate strategy is needed to make manufacturing in China a success. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Looking Back at 2007 (May - August): Second-third of 2007 highlighted by Candace Grams trial, conviction  Jan 16, 2008
    August: Fisher-Price recalls toys due to lead paint. Fisher-Price recalled nearly one million toys on Aug. 2, informing the public about lead-painted toy distributed to stores across the United States. (Marlin Democrat, TX)

    Funny side up  Jan 10, 2008
    Weve partnered with Fisher-Price whove donated thousands of toys and these children who are sick inside the hospital can go to this chest at any time of the day and take any toy they want. Just to make their stay a little easier. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Newsweek: High-techtoys for tots  Jan 9, 2008
    com Fun and Games: The Easy Link Internet Launch Pad from Fisher-Price helps kids surf the web more safely ... Look no further than venerable toymaker Fisher-Price, which is selling its Easy Link Internet Launch Padfor "safe" browsingto the preschool set. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    China toy recalls not hurting sales  Dec 25, 2007
    Toy safety has been a prevalent issue this holiday season after major toy makers such as and its Fisher-Price brand, as well as , announced recalls of millions of Chinese-made toys this summer due to safety concerns ... In August, the CPSC announced that Fisher-Price was recalling 967,000 toys made in China, including Dora the Explorer and Sesame Street characters, that contained lead paint. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Boom times for toy makers outside China  Dec 22, 2007
    According to Chris Byrne, a contributing editor to Toy Wishes magazine, some of the hottest toys this Christmas season are made in China, like Hannah Montana dolls, made by Jakks Pacific; Hot Wheels, from Mattel; and Dora the Explorer preschool toys, from Fisher-Price, which also makes Smart Cycles, in which kids play educational games while pedaling. "If you're around 4 to 6, the only country of origin you care about is the North Pole," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)

    Recalls haunt toy companies in 'Blue Christmas'  Dec 22, 2007
    5 million Chinese-made Fisher-Price items, some of which featured popular preschool characters like Elmo and Big Bird. From the recall through Thursday's close, Mattel's stock had fallen nearly 20 percent. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

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    Gary Weber, 38, creates toys for Fisher-Price. Advertisement. (FastCompany)

    Hot Tech Toys Worthy of the Buzz?  Dec 18, 2007
    Fisher-Price, $100, for ages 3-6, plugs into TV.. What's the Buzz. (ABC News)

    Shoppers, recall these tips  Dec 17, 2007
    FISHER-PRICE: (800) 991-2444. TOYS R US: (800) 869-7787. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Toy Story (416)  Dec 17, 2007
    Fisher-Price, Mattel and other large American companies, many of whom manufacture and assemble their products overseas, have issued huge recalls this fall of some popular toys due to hazardous amounts of lead ... "Obviously, the big companies dropped the ball," Kroll said, adding she doesn't carry Fisher-Price or Mattel products ... Among the recalled toys are popular items such as Mattel's Barbie and Polly Pocket, Fisher-Price's Dora the Explorer toys and Spin Master's Aquadots, as well as... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Jeannie Babb Taylor: Barbie poisoning  Dec 15, 2007
    Mattel, the maker of Barbie and owner of Fisher-Price, is the largest toy company in America. Lately Mattel has been in the news not because of a hot must-have Christmas toy, but because of tainted toys made in China. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    TableAndHome.com Offering HABA Toys  Dec 14, 2007
    com is an authorized dealer for 96 manufacturers of fine house furnishings: Accoutrements, Arthur Court, Avalanche Calendars, Axis Imex, Baldwin, Belleek, Bestever, Breyer, Built NY, C & F, Cabin Critters, Capresso, Charlton, Cornell, Country Artists, Cristal d'Arques, Cypress, Dansk, Denby, Department 56, De Sousa, Dezi, Digital Blue, Emma Bridgewater, Encore, Evergreen, Figi, Fisher-Price, Fitz and Floyd, Folkmanis, Fringe Studio, Fuzzy Nation, Fuzzy Town, FX Schmid, Gemmy, Godinger, Gorham,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Charities tackling toy recall fears  Dec 14, 2007
    "If you type in Playskool, that's a long list. Or Fisher-Price.". After awhile, she may become familiar with some recalls but she expects to slot a new volunteer into that role every few hours during the height of the sorting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Consider these toys for your little ones  Dec 14, 2007
    (From Fisher-Price, , $100, for ages 3 to 6, plugs into TV) ... (From Fisher-Price, , $24 ... The Fisher-Price Smart Cycle is available for $89. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Wise To Order Gifts Online Wrapped?  Dec 11, 2007
    Come visit Dora the Explorer and her family and friends in this Ultimate Talking Dollhouse from Fisher-Price. Dora's quaint, airy, shingle-roofed "casa" with its mango-colored Spanish exterior seems to say "welcome." Kids will love peeking through the open-air windows, but they'll love it even 00000C85 more when they open it wide and learn new words -- as it talks. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Get a B.A. in toy design  Dec 11, 2007
    Ellis, who used to teach graphic design at Parsons School of Design in New York, said that FIT students have gone on to work for some of the world's biggest toy companies and inventors groups, such as Mattel Fisher-Price Brands, Lego and Disney. And the college's graduates have designed some of the most popular toys of the last decade, including Tickle Me Elmo and the WWE Bash and Brawl Wrestlers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Holiday shoppers are slow to bite; retailers try new bait  Dec 10, 2007
    The toy retailer will be offering another round of planned discounts this week on such popular toys as Smart Cycle, from Fisher-Price, for $89. 99. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Not toying around  Dec 8, 2007
    This year, Litovchick is refusing to buy Fisher-Price toys for her 9-year-old and 2-year-old daughters because she no longer trusts the brand after it recalled more than 1 million products this summer, including Elmo and Dora and Diego characters, which were made in China. Her shopping strategy now involves movie tickets, coloring books, craft kits and tickets to Cirque de Soleil. (Boston Globe)

    Toy recalls bring bad tidings  Dec 7, 2007
    While some small toy stores report a sales surge in naturally stained wooden blocks and eco-friendly stuffed animals, plenty of Chinese-made mass products are big hits, such as Fisher-Price's Smart Cycle and Jakks-Pacific EyeClops, a handheld device that magnifies objects. Brands that suffered recalls -- such as Mattel Inc.'s preschool brand Fisher-Price and RC2 Corp. -- are rebounding, according to Toys "R" Us officials ... They noted Fisher-Price has done better than other brands hurt by... (CNN -- US)

    Report: 35 percent of toys contain lead  Dec 5, 2007
    The First Years First Keys Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Hippo B.R. Bruin Stacking Cups Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack First Play Caterpillar Grasping Toy ... The center and its testing partners found The First Years brand First Keys, Fisher-Prices Rock-a-Stack and B.R. Bruins Stacking Cups were among the 20 percent that contained none of the nine chemicals. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays  Dec 5, 2007
    Mattel (NYSE: MAT), which makes the popular Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Hot Wheels brands, established new testing procedures after getting battered by repeated recalls. Disney (NYSE: DIS), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), and Target (NYSE: TGT) have even instituted some independent testing of toys on their shelves. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Tickle Me Counterfeit: Fake Elmo in Stores  Dec 3, 2007
    Fisher-Price said it now is investigating the issue. "The company vigorously protects its intellectual property," Fisher-Price said in a statement ... The fake is called "The Laughing Doll" and its Fisher-Price label has been changed, which is a popular practice with fake purses and watches, too. (ABC News)

    American gifts hard to find in stores today  Dec 2, 2007
    "It's Fisher-Price. Well known.". Lane bought the toys, saying, "because it's what my granddaughter asked for.". (Florida Times-Union)

    Virginia Veteran Takes Grandparent of the Year Award  Dec 1, 2007
    Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services -- through traditional and consumer-choice plans -- to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals; Fisher-Price, a well-known brand of toys, with headquarters located in historic East Aurora, New York. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel; and KidsPeace, a 124-year old national children's crisis charity dedicated to giving help, hope and healing to kids facing traumas,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Toys for the tot in your life  Nov 30, 2007
    Toy ideas for children. (Handout / November 27, 2007). (Newsday -- New York City)

    For toddlers, toy of choice is tech device  Nov 29, 2007
    com, which includes the Easy Link Internet Launch Pad from Fisher-Price (to help children surf on "preschool-appropriate Web sites") and the Smart Cycle, an exercise bike connected to a video game ... Yunice Kotake, of San Bruno, California, recently purchased a Fisher-Price Knows Your Name Dora Cell Phone for her twin year-old daughters. (International Herald Tribune)

    Toy Recalls, Iffy Economy Aid Shoppers  Nov 28, 2007
    While some small toy stores report a sales surge in naturally stained wooden blocks and eco-friendly stuffed animals, plenty of Chinese-made mass products are big hits, such as Fisher-Price's Smart Cycle and Jakks-Pacific EyeClops, a handheld device that magnifies objects. Brands that suffered recalls such as Mattel Inc.'s preschool brand Fisher-Price and RC2 Corp. are rebounding, according to Toys "R" Us officials ... They noted Fisher-Price has done better than other brands hurt by recalls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Mom Has Toys Tested For Lead, Surprised At Results  Nov 27, 2007
    The suit claims companies such as Mattel, Fisher-Price, Wal-Mart and Target failed to provide warnings about the risks. Parents are taking a closer look at toys this year since many containing lead have been recalled and have already gone in the trash. (CBS 4, CO)

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