The Bratz battle wages on!

by ToonBarn Rob on 7 Dec 2008

It’s been brewing for a few months now, but we finally saw the end to the war between MGA’s Bratz and Mattel’s Barbie.  …maybe.  A judge ruled this week that MGA has to stop creating and selling the popular Bratz dolls — including Bratz Petz, Bratz Boys and Baby Bratz.  It wont happen immediately, but [...]

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More Categories and Nominees for the 2009 Toy Of The Year Awards

by ToonBarn Rob on 4 Dec 2008

For the 2009 Toy Of The Year Awards nominees, there are quite a number of really big name, toon-related toys getting the nominations.  Along with the Toy Property Of The Year category, check out some of the other categories and nominations in the complete listing, below the break!
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2009 Toy Of The Year Awards nominees

by ToonBarn Rob on 4 Dec 2008

The Toy Industry Association has picked the nominees for the 2009 Toy Of The Year Awards. The 9th annual TOTY Awards will be held on Sunday, February 15th, as part of Toy Fair Week. So who is up for the prize?  Quite a few big names!  Check out the nominees for Toy Property Of [...]

SpongeBob …DogPants?

by ToonBarn Rob on 3 Dec 2008

Well, we like dressing up with SpongeBob accessories… why can’t our dogs?  Worry no more, Rover!  Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products have made a deal with Penn Plax to make SpongeBob SquarePants accessories for pets. Dog toys and bowls, cat and dog collars, beds, apparel, fish tanks, and more.  Just in time to get your [...]

Skunk Fu! toys

by ToonBarn Rob on 26 Nov 2008

Want some Skunk Fu! toys?  Well you got’em!  Galleon Holdings has signed a deal with Trends UK to start cranking out a full toy line in the UK.  Games, figures, balloons, the whole bit! Look for them to start hitting stores in the first few months of 2009.
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Tinker Bell - first in a DVD, now in wax!

by ToonBarn Rob on 15 Nov 2008

The world’s most famous pixie wasn’t finished when she got her own movie.  Now TInker Bell will live on forever at the world famous Madame Tussauds museum in London!  She is the smallest wax figure in the history of the waxworks, just over 5 inches tall, but Tink is easily one of the most famous [...]

Hang Out With The Simpsons!

by ToonBarn Rob on 14 Nov 2008

The Simpsons and Burger King are teaming up, certainly much to Homer’s delight.  Twentieth Century Fox is pairing with the fast food chain in a promotion called Hang Out With The Simpsons! During the event, everyone who purchases a Kids Meal will get one of six new Simpsons toys.
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Greetings, from Astro Boy

by ToonBarn Rob on 12 Nov 2008

In an effort to promote the upcoming Astro Boy film, Imagi Studios has partnered with American Greetings to make Astro Boy-themed greeting cards, stationery, and gift wrap type items, as well as partnering with Penguin Group to produce Astro Boy publications.  Additionally, there will be toys, video games, and even comics for the upcoming cg-animated [...]

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