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How 2,500 Artistes Are Keeping Traditional Toymaking Alive In This Village
The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop, a centuries-old art form still in the game despite cheaper plastic alternatives.
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Red Faces In France Over Olympic Mascots Made In China
But even though two French toymakers got the contract, the Paris Olympics committee said just eight percent of the mascots will be made in France -- from Chinese-produced materials -- and the remainder outsourced to China.
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Reliance Brands Takes 40% Stake In Italian Toymaker's India Business
Plastic Legno SPA is owned by the Sunino group that boasts more than 25 years of toy production experience in Europe
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India Toy Fair Registrations Cross One Million Mark
A large number of toymakers and innovators are expected to participate in the India Toy Fair from February 27 to March 2. The registrations for the toy fair have already crossed the one million mark and are expected to increase until the last date of registration that is February 26.
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Klaus Review: Netflix’s First Animated Movie Has Its Heart in the Right Place
In Klaus, Netflix’s first animated movie, “a selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.”
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Volkswagen Announces 'Volksfest 2019' With Benefits Up To Rs. 1.8 Lakh On Polo, Vento & Ameo
Volkswagen India has introduced its annual festive carnival - Volksfest 2019 - introducing a number of additional offers and discounts on select variants of the Polo, Vento and Ameo models. The benefits across sales, after-sales and financial services up to Rs. 1.80 lakh and will be available across the German automaker's 132 sales touchpoints acro...
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Clash of Clans Maker Supercell Buys Majority Stake in UK's Space Ape
Space Ape, founded in 2012, makes mobile games Samurai Siege, Rival Kingdoms and Transformers: Earth Wars, published by toymaker Hasbro's digital unit.
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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure LEGO Model Unveiled
Toymaker LEGO has unveiled a LEGO Technic model of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycle. The Technic roadster will have 603 pieces and stands 18cm high, 33cm long and 10cm wide.
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Anki's Wall-E Style Cozmo Robot for Kids Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
Silicon Valley-based toymaker Anki has launched the Cozmo miniature robot for kids, using machine learning and computer vision.
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Lego No Longer Great For Kids? Here's What Some Experts Say - And Why
Lego products are becoming increasingly violent as toymakers engage in an "arms race" to retain children's attention in the digital age, New Zealand researchers said Monday.
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British Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man Tied To Vtech Toy Hack
British police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the hacking of toymaker VTech Holdings, which exposed the data of 6.4 million children, in what experts said is the largest known theft of personal data targeting kids.
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Angry Birds Maker Rovio Signs Deal With Toymaker Lego
Rovio said the release of the Lego toys would coincide with the premiere of its full-length Angry Birds movie in spring 2016.
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Angry Birds Maker Rovio Signs Deal With Lego
Finland's Rovio on Monday said it has signed a deal with Danish toymaker Lego to launch a line of Angry Birds building blocks as a bid to revive its ailing licensing business based on the popular mobile game.
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Japan Toymaker Unveils Tiny Talking, Singing Humanoid
Japanese toymaker Tomy on Wednesday unveiled a multi-talented humanoid robot, named "Robi jr.," which can converse using some 1,000 phrases and belt out about 50 songs, as well as move its limbs and head.
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Barbie Doll, Uno cards-maker Mattel goes local in Brazil, India
Uno cards for Brazil market made in Brazil? Check. Barbie dolls for India assembled in India? Check. Mattel Inc, the world's biggest toymaker, has begun making products for local consumption in those fast-growing countries in a new bid to hold the line on costs.
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How 2,500 Artistes Are Keeping Traditional Toymaking Alive In This Village
The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop, a centuries-old art form still in the game despite cheaper plastic alternatives.
-
Red Faces In France Over Olympic Mascots Made In China
But even though two French toymakers got the contract, the Paris Olympics committee said just eight percent of the mascots will be made in France -- from Chinese-produced materials -- and the remainder outsourced to China.
-
Reliance Brands Takes 40% Stake In Italian Toymaker's India Business
Plastic Legno SPA is owned by the Sunino group that boasts more than 25 years of toy production experience in Europe
-
India Toy Fair Registrations Cross One Million Mark
A large number of toymakers and innovators are expected to participate in the India Toy Fair from February 27 to March 2. The registrations for the toy fair have already crossed the one million mark and are expected to increase until the last date of registration that is February 26.
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Klaus Review: Netflix’s First Animated Movie Has Its Heart in the Right Place
In Klaus, Netflix’s first animated movie, “a selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.”
-
Volkswagen Announces 'Volksfest 2019' With Benefits Up To Rs. 1.8 Lakh On Polo, Vento & Ameo
Volkswagen India has introduced its annual festive carnival - Volksfest 2019 - introducing a number of additional offers and discounts on select variants of the Polo, Vento and Ameo models. The benefits across sales, after-sales and financial services up to Rs. 1.80 lakh and will be available across the German automaker's 132 sales touchpoints acro...
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Clash of Clans Maker Supercell Buys Majority Stake in UK's Space Ape
Space Ape, founded in 2012, makes mobile games Samurai Siege, Rival Kingdoms and Transformers: Earth Wars, published by toymaker Hasbro's digital unit.
-
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure LEGO Model Unveiled
Toymaker LEGO has unveiled a LEGO Technic model of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycle. The Technic roadster will have 603 pieces and stands 18cm high, 33cm long and 10cm wide.
-
Anki's Wall-E Style Cozmo Robot for Kids Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
Silicon Valley-based toymaker Anki has launched the Cozmo miniature robot for kids, using machine learning and computer vision.
-
Lego No Longer Great For Kids? Here's What Some Experts Say - And Why
Lego products are becoming increasingly violent as toymakers engage in an "arms race" to retain children's attention in the digital age, New Zealand researchers said Monday.
-
British Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man Tied To Vtech Toy Hack
British police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the hacking of toymaker VTech Holdings, which exposed the data of 6.4 million children, in what experts said is the largest known theft of personal data targeting kids.
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Angry Birds Maker Rovio Signs Deal With Toymaker Lego
Rovio said the release of the Lego toys would coincide with the premiere of its full-length Angry Birds movie in spring 2016.
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Angry Birds Maker Rovio Signs Deal With Lego
Finland's Rovio on Monday said it has signed a deal with Danish toymaker Lego to launch a line of Angry Birds building blocks as a bid to revive its ailing licensing business based on the popular mobile game.
-
Japan Toymaker Unveils Tiny Talking, Singing Humanoid
Japanese toymaker Tomy on Wednesday unveiled a multi-talented humanoid robot, named "Robi jr.," which can converse using some 1,000 phrases and belt out about 50 songs, as well as move its limbs and head.
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Barbie Doll, Uno cards-maker Mattel goes local in Brazil, India
Uno cards for Brazil market made in Brazil? Check. Barbie dolls for India assembled in India? Check. Mattel Inc, the world's biggest toymaker, has begun making products for local consumption in those fast-growing countries in a new bid to hold the line on costs.
