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In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
  Company News On Call
Playmates Toys' exceptional first half results were led by the continued strong performance of its core brands including: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures and accessories, Speedeez micro vehicles and playsets, Disney Princess dolls and Waterbabies, a baby doll brand celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Playmates' dolls and playsets will capture all the comic action and heroic attitude of this new girls action hero and will launch in Spring of next year to capitalize on Cartoon Network's multi-million dollar promotion of this new girls franchise.
Playmates Toys Inc. is a division of Playmates Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-based company whose stock is traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/09-09-2004/0002246868   (858 words)

  
 Playtrek Homepage
Some people add the additional stipulation that this only applies to people who buy the toys off the store shelves and sell them for a profit, but some people apply that term to individuals who get their toys directly from the toy company as well.
She handled questions, complaints, and feedback in the latter years that Playmates Toys was handling the Star Trek line.
Playmates states that some were released to foreign distributors, released to Paramount Studios for promotional purposes, and given away as part of Dairy Queen's 1997 Star Trek promotion.
www.playtrek.com /pages/faq.htm   (3371 words)

  
 The One Ring | For Online Tolkien Fans | The Lord of the Rings Source
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2001-- Playmates Toys, one of the toy industry's leaders, continues to introduce breakthrough technology that brings to life exciting licensed properties and original interactive personalities for 2001.
Playmates Toys also presents breakthrough characters in its boy's toy line by introducing Ozlo the Robot, children's futuristic friend that needs maintenance and repair while taking children on outer space adventures.
"Playmates Toys continues to be at the forefront of fusing creative imagination and technology to enhance the latest toys and hottest licensed properties," said Karl Aaronian, Playmates Toys executive vice president of marketing and development.
www.theonering.com /docs/2002.html   (639 words)

  
 Ghostbusters
In the late 80's the world of action figures got a little wacky when a small company called Playmates Toys decided to release a group of figures based upon an independent fl and white comic book.
The main draw was of course the toys.
Fans were given a new live action show, ironically made by Saban entertainment whose Power Rangers show and toys kicked the turtles out of the top spot, and a new name - "Ninja Turtles, The Next Mutation", and the toy line was created.
www.bigredtoybox.com /cgi-bin/toynfo.pl?tmntindex   (822 words)

  
 Business Wire: Playmates Toys Takes Licensed Toys and Original Characters to New Levels for 2001
Playmates Toys, one of the toy industry's leaders, continues to introduce breakthrough technology that brings to life exciting licensed properties and original interactive personalities for 2001.
Playmates is proud to debut the first interactive line that brings magic and life to beloved Disney(R) characters.
Playmates Toys also presents the Disney Waterbabies, the first licensed segment of the Waterbabies brand that combines the unique, warm n' wiggly feel of Waterbabies with the magic of the Disney characters.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2001_Feb_11/ai_70295235   (737 words)

  
 ANIMAL TOYS .... big kids toys, desktop toys, masturbation toys, playmates toys, tomy toys, kids outside toys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
She animal toys not often thoughtful, but when she was, it was almost always with some reason.
She was afraid of her father; her animal toys towards her mother was undefinable, she was not afraid of her, nor was she demonstrative to her; but she was not demonstrative even towards Agafya, animal toys she was the only animal toys she loved.
Besides, animal toys Agafya no longer waited on Lisa, she was still in the house and often saw her charge, who believed in her as animal toys Agafya did not, however, get on well with Marfa Timofyevna, when she came to live in the Kalitins' house.
www.rhcongres2003.org /animal_toys.html   (628 words)

  
 Wired News: Toys R Kids: High-Tech Playmates
All kinds of toys are going high-tech -- industry analysts estimate that at least 75 percent of toys debuting this year will have a microchip.
The toy's new technology is called emotronics, which supposedly brings the plush toy more to life because it speaks interactively with the child and reacts to words like "hungry." All this for a mere $40.
Other toys that will be displayed at Toy Fair include Hasbro's $25 I-Dog, a palm-sized robotic dog that moves and grooves to music, either from stereo speakers or played through an earphone jack.
www.wired.com /news/culture/0,1284,66664,00.html   (929 words)

  
 CGTalk - Playmates Toys to create Delgo Toys
“Playmates has had incredible success with unique properties, such as The Simpsons and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and continues to position itself as one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
All film based toys are made during the same time as the film.
Playmates oys is likely financing some of the production as part of the deal.
forums.cgsociety.org /printthread.php?t=152770   (674 words)

  
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It dawned on me that Playmates Toys has their head offices in Hong Kong so it might be fun to visit there.
However, it was still pretty darned cool to actually walk into Playmates Toys' Hong Kong offices and know that behind those walls had occurred so much activity that has effected my life over the past few years.
Here was the place where the decisions were made to create Star Trek toys, to make Pogs instead of trading cards, to use the multi-colored accessories, to change the scale of the figures to a new size, to market only 1701 Tapestry Picard figures, and ultimately, to stop making Star Trek toys.
www.playtrek.com /pages/hk.txt   (1594 words)

  
 POWER TOYS .... children toys, park toys, misfit toys, starwars toys, playmates toys, water toys
POWER TOYS : stronger and improved in looks, and thanks to the unflagging care of her preserver, in eight months' time she was transformed into a very pretty dog power toys the spaniel breed, with long ears, a bushy spiral tail, and large expressive eyes.
POWER TOYS : pulling at his coat; she used to take the power toys in her mouth, and bring him power toys the old horse that carried the water, with whom power toys was on very friendly terms.
With a face of power toys importance, she used to go with him to the river; she used to watch his brooms and spades, and never allowed any one to go into his garret.
www.rhcongres2003.org /power_toys.html   (663 words)

  
 My toddler lets his playmates take toys away from him.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
If two toddlers want the same toy, chances are the more aggressive one will take it, the other will cry, and their parents will be displeased with both of them.
The older "2"s are taking toys from her again and she's even been knocked down a couple of times.
My friend would say, clearly to her daughter, whenever toy hog/bully would come around, "Remember last time when x was nearby, you got hit," or "We know that x doesn't like to share, so why don't we go play with something else?", and then move away from that child.
www.babycenter.com /expert/toddler/toddlerbehavior/12655.html   (799 words)

  
 Cool Science Fiction Stuff
Playmates, previously known for its line of Star Trek figures, recently began producing toys based on The Simpsons' many characters.
Bart as the Fly is accurate, and Homer as King Kong is rendered in grays to mimic the fact that the episode King Homer was presented in fl and white.
Minor annoyances aside, this toy is ideal for Simpsons fans who have waited over a decade to whet their appetites for toys from the show.
www.scifi.com /sfw/issue182/cool.html   (636 words)

  
 Magazine - Simpsons Collector Sector
Here are the questions to Playmates Toys and their answers from April/May, 2003...
Here are the questions to Playmates Toys and their answers from March, 2002...
The Playmates representatives allowed us to take photos of the toys on display, after which company executive Jeff Trojan was gracious enough to answer our questions...
www.simpsonscollectors.com /zine.asp?cat=1   (653 words)

  
 Toy News International - Daily Action Figure News Source
Already a major worldwide success at retail, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES toys by Playmates Toys are distributed in more than 45 countries, and the action figures rank among the top sellers at major retailers around the globe.
With more than thirty-five years of experience, Playmates Toys, Inc., is among the most well respected and innovative marketing and distribution companies in the global toy industry.
Playmates has a proven history in the creation of profitable, long-term brand franchises.
toynewsi.com /news.php?catid=115&itemid=7403   (917 words)

  
 Groupe CNW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Playmates Toys to Unveil ATOMIC BETTY Action Figures, Dolls and Accessories January '05 TORONTO, June 8 /CNW/ - The worldwide master toy licensee is in place for Breakthrough Animation's ATOMIC BETTY.
Playmates Toys has set January '05 for the roll-out of its ATOMIC BETTY line, which will encompass dolls, playsets, action figures and toy accessories based on the eagerly anticipated animated series which makes its debut on Cartoon Network this fall as well as TELETOON (Canada), M6 (France), TELETOON (France) and Cartoon Network (UK).
About Playmates Toys Inc.: With over thirty five years of experience, Playmates Toys, Inc., headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, is among the most well respected and innovative marketing companies in the global toy industry.
www.newswire.ca /fr/releases/archive/June2004/08/c2019.html   (774 words)

  
 ICv2 News - Playmates Brings The Turtles Back
Playmates has relaunched the Turtles with a basic lineup of action figures that includes the four turtle figures, each of which comes complete with its martial arts implement of choice, plus figures for the turtles' mentor, Splinter, and their nemesis, the evil Shredder, and one of his minions.
Playmates has done an excellent job of this with its interactive playset environments, which enable the Simpsons action figures to speak characteristic lines of dialogue when placed in the environment.
For 2003 Playmates is increasing the vocal abilities of some of its Simpsons figures with some wild voice response technology and bringing back new versions of the key Simpsons characters to go along with the more obscure denizens of Springfield, who are now being immortalized as action figures for the first time.
www.icv2.com /articles/news/2425.html   (681 words)

  
 Playmates gets Delgo :: Action-Figure :: Toy, Collectibles and Action Figure News and Reviews from across the Globe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Playmates Toys has released a press release to say that they have picked up the master toy license for the upcoming animated feature: Delgo...
"We are excited to work with Playmates Toys on the toy line for 'Delgo,'" said Marc F. Adler, producer and co-director.
"Playmates has had incredible success with unique properties, such as The Simpsons(TM) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TM), and continues to position itself as one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
www.action-figure.com /Article12087.html   (643 words)

  
 Links - Simpsons Collector Sector
K B Toys has been an excellent source for Playmates Simpsons toys since Series 1 in both their online and brick-and-mortar stores.
With pictures, ratings, and full-length commentary in several categories, his reviews are not only the best and most honest in toy collector journalism but often the first place to see the newest toys out of their packaging.
Playmates Toys makes The Simpsons World of Springfield Interactive action figure line, as well as some related talking Simpsons toys such as the Simpsons Family Car and Springfield Elementary School Bus.
zero.infin8ty.com /links.asp?cat=all   (943 words)

  
 Star Trek Playmates Action Figure Page
Toys, the final frontier of Star Trek memorabilia.
These are the pages of Star Trek Action Figures from Playmates.
Its continuing mission is to explore this strange phenomenon of collecting these toys...to help collectors seek out old and new figures to complete collections...to boldly announce new products and new toy lines, even if they are just rumors.
www.hostultra.com /~lbrooks2/playmate/playmate.html   (109 words)

  
 COMICON.com: 2/26 PLAYMATES AT TOY FAIR '04 TMNT & MORE
Playmates Toys has shipped over 14 million patented water-filled Waterbabies dolls since the brand’s quiet introduction in 1990.
In 2004, Playmates is planning to introduce all new The Simpsons collectible figures of Springfield’s finest citizens, and new playset environments of Springfield hot spots.
Playmates Toys’ Hilary Duff dolls capture the many talents of Hilary’s career including Rock Star, Movie Star and TV Star dolls.
www.comicon.com /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=37&t=002033   (1570 words)

  
 ExoSquad FAQ: Toys
Last reports were that some of the toys could still be found at a few Kay-Bee Toy Stores, as well as Big Lots.
I have e-mailed Playmates Toys, Inc. (the people who make the toys) and the response was that they do not fill mail-orders.
A: I got the picture of the Sub-Sonic Scout at the Playmates toys page, and they actually had it from their Medieval E-Frame link, while their Sub-Sonic Scout link connected to a picture of the Medieval E-Frame.
www.stwing.upenn.edu /~pdanner/exo/faq/toys.html   (1146 words)

  
 Star Trek Toys by Playmates Toys - Star Trek Toys Collectibles Merchandise Books
Back Cover: "Playmates Toys produced Star Trek toys - action figures, accessories and starships - in great abundance throughout the 1990s, beginning in 1992, and this book chronicles each and every one of them.
In 510 color photographs, the vast majority of the Star Trek toys Playmates produced as displayed.
Figures are ©1992-1999 by Playmates Toys™ an authorized user of the Star Trek™ Trademark.
whataslacker.com /star_trek_toys   (443 words)

  
 AWN Headline News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A worldwide retail success, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES toys by Playmates Toys are distributed in more than 45 countries, and the action figures rank among the top sellers at major retailers around the globe.
With more than 35 years of experience, Playmates Toys Inc., headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, is among the leading marketing companies in the global toy industry.
Playmates Toys Inc. is a division of Playmates Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-based company whose stock is traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
news.awn.com /index.php3?ltype=top&newsitem_no=14457   (1143 words)

  
 Playmates Toys eBay Store About My Store
The official Playmates Toys store on eBay and home of the Exclusive, signed and illustrated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cold Cast Leonardo Statue.
Playmates Toys Inc. manufactures and distributes a range of girls' and boys' toys, activity and novelty electronic products based upon character-rich licensed entertainment properties.
From its offices and facilities in North America and Asia, Playmates distributes its extensive brands of feature dolls, action figures and interactive electronic toys throughout the world.
cgi3.ebay.com /ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=playmatestoys   (281 words)

  
 Collecting Simpsons! - Phot-O-Rama: A list of Simpsons merchandise photos on this site
Playset, Kwik-E-Mart with Apu figure, by Playmates Toys.
Playset, Springfield Elementary with Principal Skinner figure, by Playmates Toys.
Playset, Town hall with Mayor Quimby figure, by Playmates Toys.
members.aol.com /bartfan/photos.htm   (396 words)

  
 Toy News International - Daily Action Figure News Source
She added that the first wave of characters and vehicles will be racing into Toy Fair this October and will be available in stores everywhere in fall '04.
Key licensed properties include Disney's Princesses and classic characters from Walt Disney Company, Twentieth Century Fox's "The Simpsons," and Mirage Studios' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Playmates Toys Inc. is a division of Playmates Holdings Limited, a Hong-Kong-based company whose stock is traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Additional information about Playmates Toys and MaxBoost can be found on these websites: www.playmatestoys.com and www.MaxBoost.tv.
toynewsi.com /news.php?itemid=1459   (508 words)

  
 Merchandise Release Guide - Simpsons Collector Sector
The Simpsons World of Springfield Series 1 Interactive action figures by Playmates Toys includes Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Klown, and Montgomery Burns.
The Simpsons World of Springfield Assortment 1 Interactive environments by Playmates Toys include Radioactive Homer w/ Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and Marge and Maggie Simpson w/ the Simpsons' Living Room.
The Simpsons World of Springfield Assortment 3 Interactive environments by Playmates Toys includes Mayor Quimby w/ Town Hall playset and Sideshow Bob w/ Krustylu Studios playset.
www.simpsonscollectors.com /releases.asp?cat=1   (502 words)

  
 star trek toys and action figures by playmates toys.
star trek toys and action figures by playmates toys.
All playmates startrek toy and star trek action figures, ships, phasers, and other accessories.
We have most playmates star trek toys, action figures, ships and phasers in stock for fast delivery.
www.startrektoys.com   (221 words)

  
 LaughingPlace.com: ToyFair2002: Disney & Playmates Toys Create New Play Possibilities For Princess Characters (The #1 ...
Playmates Toys introduces the new small doll collection–Disney Magic Talk Princess Playsets and Figure Pack Assortments.
Playmates Toys 2002 Disney collection introduces "Believe in the Magic" Tinker Bell – a large feature doll that brings the `pixie's' personality to life.
Playmates Toys Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of girls' and boys' toys, activity and novelty electronics, and products based upon character-rich licensed entertainment properties.
www.laughingplace.com /News-ID10010270.asp   (985 words)

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