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Archive: February 3, 2000 - February 10, 2000

Toy Biz Appoints New VP of Licensing

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/etoys_logo_tn.gifToy Biz, a division of Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced today that it has appointed John Bohach as Vice President, Licensing. John brings to Toy Biz over 25 years of Toy Industry experience, having served in management positions with Tyco Toys, Inc., Kenner Toys and LBS Communications.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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Mattel's Stock Rise May Signal Barad's Departure

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mattel.jpgMattel Inc.'s shares surged nearly 14 percent Wednesday amid rumors that the toymaker's board of directors was holding an emergency meeting, possibly to discuss the departure of chief executive Jill Barad. Barad has been under fire in recent months for big losses at the company's newly acquired The Learning Company division, which has put pressure on sales and profits.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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World Wrestling Federation Goes For A Touchdown

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wwf_xfl_tn.jpgWWF Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the World Wrestling Federation, is getting ready to hit the astroturf with the announcement of the formation of the XFL - a new football league to launch following the 2001 Superbowl.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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McFarlane Toys To Make Baseball Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mctoys_ball_tn.jpgTodd McFarlane is well-known as the owner of Mark McGwire's 70th home run baseball from the historic 1998 season. Now, as a sponsor of the Major League Baseball Players Association's first-ever Big League Challenge, McFarlane Toys will create action figures of McGwire and 11 of professional baseball's best home run hitters who are participating in the event, which is also sponsored by ESPN.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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ReSaurus' Magic: The Gathering DOA?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/magictg_tn.jpgThe rumors have been flying as to the fate of ReSaurus' planned line of action figures based on the Wizards of the Coast phenomenon Magic The Gathering. RTM has gone straight to the source to try and straighten out just what is happening, or not happening, with the line.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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New Batman Beyond 12" Figure At Warner Bros. Studio Stores

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/wb_batbeyond_tn.jpgA new 12" Batman Beyond figure is available exclusively at Warner Bros. Studio Stores. This articulated vinyl figure is, perhaps, the best toy representation of the future Guardian of Gotham yet.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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JAKKS WWF Figures Named Boys Toy Of The Year

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jakksnews_tn.gifJAKKS Pacific Inc. today announced that its World Wrestling Federation line of action figures and accessories has received the British Association of Toy Retailers' Boys' Toy of the Year award for 1999/2000.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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Toy Vault To Make Everquest Figures

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/everquest_tn.jpgToy Vault, makers of the Middle Earth and Astro City toy lines, have just announced the company has signed an agreement to make figures based on the popular online RPG Everquest.


[Updated 02/03/2000]

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ReSaurus Street Fighter Update: SF Junior and Player 3?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/sfjrblanka_tn.jpgWe've got a sneak peek at some upcoming ReSaurus Street Fighter product, including packaged shots of the soon-to-be released Street Fighter Jr. figures and a first-look at possible series of Player 3 colors for the Round 1 assortment.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Update: Mattel's Barad Officially Resigns

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/barad_logo_tn.jpgAs we reported to you yesterday, Mattel CEO Jill Barad found herself in a world of controversy following disappointing financial results and some less than successful acquisition deals during 1999. As speculated yesterday, Ms. Barad's departure from Mattel became official yesterday at midnight.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Irwin Toy Anticipating A Spectacular Year

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/irwin_logo_tn.gifGeorge Irwin is a happy man this week, after what he calls the most successful Canadian Toy Fair in many, many years. Irwin shareholders are likely feeling pretty good as well. Company shares soared 38% by the end of the 3-day event.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Jet Force Gemini and Perfect Dark To Become Toys?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/jfg_pd_tn.gif4Kids Entertainment Inc. has reached an agreement with Rare Limited, a leading video game developer, for 4Kids' licensing division Leisure Concepts, Inc.(LCI) to represent merchandising rights for two new video games developed by Rare Limited, Jet Force Gemini and the much anticipated Perfect Dark.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Hasbro To Produce S Club 7 Dolls

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo_tn.gifHasbro, Inc., has been named as a worldwide licensee for S Club 7, the U.K.-based television and recording phenomenon, it was announced recently by 19 Management Ltd. and Hasbro. It has been agreed in principle that Hasbro will manufacture and market a line of fashion dolls representing the group's seven male and female members.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Action Man U.S. Bound Again?

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/actionman_tn.gifHasbro's Action Man - absolutely huge in England - tested the US waters a bit a few years back. Now, for 2000, the secret agent is preparing a full on onslaught with a new toyline and new CGI-animated series on Fox Kids.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Here It Comes! The Mach 5!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/mach5_tn.jpgSpeed Racer fans have been waiting (some patiently, others not so much) for the Mach 5 to become a part of their collection and the moment is nearly here. ReSaurus will be releasing the much-anticipated vehicle this March and RTM has gotten ahold of one of the first ones.


[Updated 02/04/2000]

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Two New DC Beanies: Supergirl and Captain Marvel

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/dcbeanie_tn.jpgDC Comics fans and Beanie fans can thrill together at the latest releases in the Warner Bros. Studio Stores beanie lines. Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter and Poison Ivy join the extensive collection with this latest release.


[Updated 02/07/2000]

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Hasbro/Tiger To Offer Yahoo! Branded Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/hasbro_logo.gif Hasbro Inc.'s Tiger Electronics and Yahoo!, a leading global Internet communications, commerce and media company have announced a licensing agreement allowing Tiger to manufacture and market a wide variety of Yahoo!-branded electronic products.


[Updated 02/07/2000]

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Hasbro Interactive Files Suit Against eGames and GT Interactive

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgHasbro Interactive, Inc., and its subsidiary Atari Interactive, Inc., have filed suit in federal court to enforce the companies' copyrights to some of the world's most popular computer and video games.


[Updated 02/07/2000]

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The Latest From McFarlane Toys: Ash And New Fatman!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgMcFarlane Toys has released images of two upcoming figures: a new Fat Man from the new line of deluxe 9" Austin Powers figures, and the eagerly-awaited Ash from Sam Raimi's cult-classic Army of Darknewss.


[Updated 02/08/2000]

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JAKKS Pacific's 2000 Lineup More Than Twice 1999 Releases

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgJAKKS Pacific's product plans for 2000 are their most ambitous yet, with more than twice the amount of product (across all their brands) than they released in 1999.


[Updated 02/08/2000]

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TOYFAIR: ReSaurus Street Fighter Round 2!

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgWe've been slowly revealing the lineup for the next assortment of ReSaurus' Street Fighter action figure line, first showing Sagat and, later, Necro.


[Updated 02/08/2000]

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TOYFAIR: Toy Biz Avengers Series 3

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgThe Avengers have assembled for a third assortment featuring a couple of Marvel heavy hitters: Thor and Iron Man. This assortment, like the prior 2, is based on the hit animated series airing Saturday mornings on FOX Kids.


[Updated 02/08/2000]

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TOYFAIR: Sonic Adventure Series 2

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ReSaurus' Sonic Adventure line has proven to be a big hit with kids and collectors alike. Folks can't get enough! Thankfully the folks at ReSaurus have more figures coming your way in 2000!
[Updated 02/08/2000]

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TOYFAIR: WCW Slam Force Preview

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgWCW Slam Force is coming and we've got a look at 'em for you right here, right now! This new line of WCW-based action figures from Toy Biz is based on an upcoming Marvel Comic book.


[Updated 02/08/2000]

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Toy Companies Looking Overseas For Licenses

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgAmerican toy companies are beginning to look beyond their usual sources for licensing opportunities. Whereas Hollywood and comic books once provided a good portion of source material for toy licenses companies are now looking to Europe and Japan for the next hot property.


[Updated 02/09/2000]

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New ToyFare Hits The Streets

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgIt's that time of the month again and ToyFare magazine is ready to hit the streets with the coolest toy news as only ToyFare can bring it to you.


[Updated 02/09/2000]

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TOYFAIR: Complete Flatt World Figures Coverage

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgWant to know Flatt World Figures plans for 2000? Look no further. While Flatt World won't be attending Toy Fair this year we checked in with them for find out the very latest plans the company has worked up for their fully-poseable Mego-like figures.


[Updated 02/09/2000]

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TOYFAIR: ReSaurus' MonkeyHead Mascot

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgReSaurus' unofficial mascot is being cut down to size as Monkeyhead gets transformed into a Toy Fair 2000 giveaway premium.


[Updated 02/09/2000]

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TOYFAIR: Street Fighter Jr., Warlands and Wu-Tang

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgRTM's advance look at Toy Fair continues with peeks at ReSaurus' Street Fighter Jr. lineup and D-Boy's Warland and Wu-Tang action figure lines.


[Updated 02/09/2000]

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New DC Direct Figures Announced

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgDC fans can be amazed yet again with the latest announcement from DC Direct. Captain Marvel, and a host of the DC Universe's android characters will comprise the latest DC Direct action figure assortment shipping this fall.


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TOYFAIR: ReSaurus Special Forces

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgAt last ReSaurus has unveiled their Special Forces action figure line of modern military figures. The company has been hinting at the line for months on their message board, and now RTM is pleased to present the line to you for the first time.


[Updated 02/10/2000]

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DSI Toys Announces 2000 Product Lineup

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgIn anticipation of a strong showing at Toy Fair next week Houston-based DSI Toys has unveiled their 2000 product lineup, including extensions to the popular Blockmen brand.


[Updated 02/10/2000]

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Barbie To Get A Millennium Midsection Makeover

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgBarbie's getting a belly-button and the girl is rarin' to show it off! Mattel will be unveiling a new Barbie body-type at the American International Toy Fair that includes a much more realistic abdominal area.


[Updated 02/10/2000]

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Mattel Snags License For Harry Potter Toys

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgMattel has been awarded the master toy licenses for the highly coveted Harry Potter license. While it is too late to have anything to show at Toy Fair, expect Mattel to be hard at work developing their plans for the property.


[Updated 02/10/2000]

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TOYFAIR: Aztech Toyz Toy Fair Debut

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgAztech Toyz is ready to unveil their new company and new products next week at the American International Toy Fair. Digger and the gang at Aztech will be unveiling their Silent Screamers line, as well as a few cool surprises.


[Updated 02/10/2000]

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Nintendo To Continue Pokemon Onslaught in 2000

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgThe Pokemon juggernaut is continuing well into 2000 with no signs of slowing! Nintendo has plans for several new Pokemon related games that the company will be unveiling throughout the year including the much anticipated Pokemon Stadium coming to the Nintendo 64 platflorm next month.


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TOYFAIR: ReSaurus Announces New Licenses

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/.jpgReSaurus has announced the acquisition of two new licenses that the company will be debuting at Toy Fair next week: FASA's Battletech and Showtime's Whirlgirl! We've got the story on what ReSaurus has planned for these new properties.


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