The way I see it, the toy industry is no longer just about toys per se. I call it the family entertainment business.
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In order for the toy industry to survive, companies will have to deal with Wal-Mart. It has to be understood that Wal-Mart doesn't make deals with everyone who approaches them. Ultimately it's Wal-Mart who chooses who will be in their stores.
Jim Silver
The split with Ken was a great publicity gimmick. It brought Barbie lots of attention. The attempt is to reposition Barbie as a single, independent woman and to make her attractive to an older demographic,
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Even though holiday sales account for 65 percent of the industry's overall sales, the first nine months of the year can determine whether the Christmas season will be good or bad for retailers. I'm very excited about the new products for the summer.
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Hasbro isn't in the learning category, so Lego is a perfect candidate for them, ... Both companies aren't strong in educational' family entertainment, so Leapfrog also is attractive.
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His return is a big positive for the industry. It will spur everyone on, especially in terms of pushing the limits of technology,
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