Lady Gaga sued for $10 million
July 26th, 2012 - 6:08 am ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) Bosses of a toy manufacturer licensed to make a doll of Lady Gaga have filed a lawsuit against the pop star.The "Bad Romance" hitmaker and her ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Green toys’ pull visitors to Delhi expo
July 1st, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) It is not shiny plastic toys but toys made up of eco-friendly materials such as paper and bamboo that were pulling visitors and distributors at ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Chinese company pulls out Steve Jobs dolls from market
January 17th, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) A Chinese company that produced a doll of technology mogul and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is reportedly pulling the figure from markets following pressure from Apple ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Are Barbie and Ken getting together again after 43 yrs?
February 7th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Toy manufacturer Mattel Inc. is seeking public opinion on the possible reunion of Barbie and Ken, who split in 2004 after 43 years together.The blond bombshell called ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Fisher Price recalls unsafe toys
October 1st, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
October 1, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Fisher Price Inc., renowned for their baby toys, are recalling their latest line of toys from the market. Recently, the company came ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Fisher Price to recall 2.8 million of toys
October 1st, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Oct 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Popular children’s toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has issued a recall of already sold toys. The recall became necessary as a result of safety concerns over children who play ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Millions Of Children Items Recalled By Toy Maker Fisher Price
October 1st, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Toy maker Fisher Price is the latest to join the bandwagon of companies recalling their products with the toy manufacturer recalling 10 million of its items ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
David Beckham Boosts Lego Sales Unknowingly
July 25th, 2010 - 8:26 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
July 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) David Beckham has found himself in the news after a small confession by the Manchester United star boosted the sales of the toy brand Lego. The ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment, Sports |
China is world’s biggest sex-toy producer
July 10th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): China has become the world's biggest sex toy producer, despite the country being known for its conservative stance on several issues, including sex.China produces about 70 percent ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Majority of toys in Indian market toxic: Study
January 15th, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Think before you buy toys for toddlers as even the branded plastic toys sold in the Indian market can cause asthma, lung problems and reproductive problems in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Jackson’s estate sues charity claiming MJ connection
September 30th, 2009 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 30 (ANI): A charity seeking trademarks on many Michael Jackson-related words and phrases and claiming a connection with the late pop star has been sued by his estate, after ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Lonely Japanese relying on ‘rent a friend’ agencies for solace
September 21st, 2009 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 21 (ANI): More and more 'rent a friend' agencies are emerging in Japan, with many looking for either a friend, husband, wife, boss, uncle, etc. to fill in the gaps.Ryuichi ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Germans cash in on Obama’s popularity
June 3rd, 2009 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, June 3 (DPA) Just ahead of US President Barack Obama's second visit to Germany in 10 weeks, a German production company announced plans Wednesday to stage an Obama musical.
The announcement ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Japanese residents increasingly buying pet robots amid financial crisis
January 15th, 2009 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 15 (ANI): In pursuit of comfort amid the ongoing credit crunch, Japanese residents are increasingly turning to stress-relieving pet robots, which resemble real pet cats and dogs.Made by Sega ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Mind game where players guide ball through hoops using brainwaves unveiled
January 6th, 2009 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 6 (ANI): Mattel, the world''s largest toy manufacturer and makers of the Barbie doll, has developed a mind game where players guide a ball through an obstacle course using ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
World’’s tiniest walking robot unveiled in Japan
October 13th, 2008 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 13 (ANI): Toy manufacturer Tomy Co. has unveiled the worlds smallest walking robot in Japan.The human-shaped Robo-Q, which is not bigger than a thumb, can kick a football, ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Lego employee sets record for largest assembly of Star Wars figures
June 30th, 2008 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 30 (ANI): An employee of toy manufacturer Lego has set the record for the largest assembly of the companys Star Wars figures.Gathering a total of 35,310 stormtroopers from the ... Read more...
Posted in National |