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• How to add Magic to the Holidays with a Soft Touch
  The Douglas Company 2004 Holiday Collection offers plentiful gift opportunities. Fanciful poodles, Fantasy Horses, new Sassy Pet Saks, and huge, big-gift animals are just a few of the possibilities.
  Author: Vadim Moore - Date: July 24, 2004



• World Premiere of Three New Aquapet Characters June 14 at Toys R Us stores in New York and Los Angeles
  Three new Aquapet characters will spend the summer on the coasts of America before making their world-wide debut this fall. Beginning on June 14, limited quantities of Bunni, Kadet and Stinga Aquapets will be offered exclusively at Toys R Us stores in the New York and Los Angeles areas.
  Author: Marian Lorenz - Date: July 24, 2004



• Bandai opens The World Toy Museum
  On Wednesday April 28, 2004, Bandai opened The World Toy Museum, exhibiting the company's own collection of antique toys from around the world, among other exhibits, in the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Karuizawa, Nagano prefecture, Japan.
  Author: Leila Pellucci - Date: July 23, 2004



• World's Top Maker of Toy Soldiers, Announces Major Additions to Its Line
  From 15th-century knights to 20th-century fighting men, historically accurate 1:32-scale lead-free pewter figures by Wm. Britain have dominated the metal soldiers category for more than 100 years. Now, with the unveiling of its lineup for 2001, the company, a long-standing brand of Racing Champions Ertl once again proves it's number one. New for 2001 are exciting releases in the following categories.
  Author: Sam Amin - Date: January 28, 2004



• Banned Parts Prompt Recall of Certain Selecta Wooden Toys by Käthe Kruse Doll Co.
  Käthe Kruse Doll Co. is recalling about 2,400 Selecta wooden toys. The balls included with these toys are banned because they present a serious risk of choking deaths to young children.
  Author: Ben Bowe - Date: January 27, 2004



• What Did It Sell For Online?
  If you're wondering what various antique and collectible items are currently selling for online, below is a list of items that sold online through Ruby Lane within the last 30 days along with the price each one sold for.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• World's Largest Airlines Collectibles Conference
  Airliners International 2003, the world's premier commercial airlines collectible event, will be held July 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency. More than 1,000 airline enthusiasts and collectors are expected to attend.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• BreaKey Will Be Available On Store Shelves Regionally in December
  Upper Deck Entertainment, a division of The Upper Deck Company, snaps in to the groove with the new fun and collectible key game, BreaKey. Upper Deck’s latest collectible craze will be available in limited retail outlets nationwide starting in December. A national product rollout will begin in February 2004.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Children’s Hospital Receives Gift of Collectible Dolls From Employee
  A Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center employee has donated a collection of more than 40 vintage and collectible dolls, trunks and accessories from around the world, dating back to World War I. To raise money for Children’s financial assistance programs, a special “Collectible Doll Sale” will be held.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Code 3 Collectibles Gets Even Hotter With Limited Edition Jack Daniel's® Fire Engine #7
  For over five years Code 3 Collectibles has produced the highest quality, most authentic, limited edition fire and emergency vehicles on the market. Code 3 Collectibles and Jack Daniel's Fire Brigade in Lynchburg, Tennessee have teamed up to create an authentic replica of the famous Jack Daniel's Fire Engine #7.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Limited Edition Replica of Los Angeles Fireboat #2, Ralph J. Scott Now Available
  Code 3 Collectibles today introduces a limited edition model of the Los Angeles Fire Department Fireboat # 2, the Ralph J. Scott. For almost 78 years, this recently retired fireboat played an important and heroic part in Los Angeles history. As the Ralph J. Scott was such an integral part of the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society plans to protect the iconic vessel and preserve its National Historic Landmark status. This coveted and exclusive addition to Code 3 Collectibles' already highly acclaimed line of Fire and Rescue apparatus will have only 3,000 limited edition models issued.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Magical Mystery Tower Winner
  Ellie Smith from Oxford was the talented winner of this year’s creative competition set by the Derbyshire-based company, The Dolls House Emporium. The lucky winner beat over 300 entries to win the Cadogan Gardens dolls’ house kit.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Sideshow Toy Unveils 'Classic' Film Collection
  Sideshow Toy unveiled a new exciting line of 12" dolls based on three classic ‘cult’ films: Army of Darkness ‘93, Monty Python and the Holy Grail ‘75, and Platoon ‘86. Army of Darkness is the third installment of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead Series. In Army of Darkness, Bruce Campbell is at his best, split in two. Ash and Evil Ash do battle, pitting Campbell against himself. Sideshow Toy presents Ash and Evil Ash from their final battle scene. Each 12" figure is crafted in the uncanny likeness of Bruce Campbell and contains over 24 points of articulation. Both figures feature authentic costumes worn during the final battle scene. Of course, Ash wouldn’t be complete without his shotgun and removable/interchangeable mechanical hand and chainsaw; "groovy". These highly anticipated dolls are due out Spring 2002.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Twentieth Century Fox Selects Master Replicas for Alien and Predator Collectibles
  Twentieth Century Fox and Master Replicas announced today that Master Replicas LLC has been awarded the license to create and market collectible prop replicas for the Alien and Predator properties, beginning in 2004. Under these licenses, Master Replicas will be introducing collectibles spanning all movies for each property.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• Upper Deck SuperStars and Baseball MVP Collector Sets
  Decking the halls this holiday season, sports and entertainment trading card company, Upper Deck, is set to release a stocking full of holiday gift ideas guaranteed to make the season merry and bright.
  Author: Stan Russ - Date: January 22, 2004



• INFINITE TREASURES Is Giving Away a Free Order
  Infinite Treasures, a new and unique online shopping site, is proud to announce today that they are giving away a free order to one lucky customer everyday, including to international customers. Infinite Treasures specializes in selling over 1,000 of the most fun, unique & hard-to-find gifts, collectibles and treasures anywhere. They sell a variety of unique products from fantasy, collectibles, cultural and holiday gifts to safety, personal, home & garden, and wedding gifts. Most of their products sell below suggested retail prices and they continue to add more unique products weekly.
  Author: Britt Halle - Date: January 21, 2004



• First Ever Holiday Toy Poll on Top Kids' Site
  Yahoo! Inc., a leading global Internet company, today announced that kids have voted the Game Boy®Advance from Nintendo as the most wanted toy of the upcoming holiday season in a poll on Yahooligans!®, Yahoo!'s award-winning Web guide for kids. The first ever Top 10 Toys poll on Yahooligans! gave kids the opportunity to vote for the one toy they really want to receive this holiday season. As part of the Yahooligans! Top 10 Toys poll experience, kids had access to a special wish list, that featured toys recommended by KBtoys.com. Kids could email their favorite toy picks to known gift givers, along with direct links to the newly redesigned Yahoo! Shopping toys area. The poll received more than 23,000 respondents.
  Author: Ross Mak - Date: January 20, 2004



• Collectible Toys And Games Give Playing With Toys A Whole New Meaning
  Toys have always been a factor in children’s lives although their priority and availability has changed over the years. Collectible toys and games reflect the evolution of children’s toys and have become the subject of many serious collectors. They are interested in more than the play value of a toy. The play value is actually not a consideration for them at all. The most valuable collectible toys and games have never even been removed from their original packaging. The fact that they are in brand new condition after possibly decades is very appealing to collectors. Old toys with some wear and use may still be valuable depending on their rarity and historical significance.
  Author: Laurie Simpson - Date: May 22, 2005