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The stock market is undergoing its longest losing streak since 2001, twenty-one years ago. Tech stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) have led the rout. But how have the toy stocks done? The Toy Intelligencer Composite Toy Stock Index tracks toy and toy-related stocks on a year-to-year basis. The composite consists of toy stocks and toy interrelated stocks. … [Read more...] about It’s a Bear Market for Toy Industry Stocks – The TTI Composite Toy Stock Index Down 9%

The Maritime Executive, a respected source for maritime intelligence, carries an ominous headline: “Predictions of Supply Chain “Chaos” as Shanghai Resumes Shipping:“ A new survey of 200 individuals from across the container logistics industry conducted by logistics platform Container xChange forecasts that this year’s summer peak season cargo surge will be even more chaotic … [Read more...] about Experts Caution: 2022 Supply Chain Could Be Worse Than 2021

The 3D Adventures of Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand computer game with bonus Nancy Drew Mystery Book, 2003, The Strong, Rochester, New York. The video game company Her Interactive adopted the slogan “For Girls Who Aren’t Afraid of a Mouse.” The firm’s fan letters and focus group collections informed my research on how video games are a technological construction of … [Read more...] about Heroines Just as Interesting as Heroes

I continue to be impressed with Women In Toys and its leadership. They together are a energizing force in the toy industry, and that is why I am sharing today’s announcement. NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 – Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT), a global nonprofit organization and the industry’s preeminent voice for the advancement of women, today announced the … [Read more...] about Women In Toys Elects Nine New Board of Directors Members

Click here to listen to this episode Richard and Chris talk with Aaron Muderick, Executive Chairman of the Toy Association, about Toy Fair in New York in 2023, Dallas in 2022, and related issues. They also talk about the Association’s efforts on lobbying and challenges and opportunities for the industry as it moves into a new era. Muderick’s thoughtful and insightful … [Read more...] about Aaron Muderick of the Toy Association on Toy Fair & More

The Spielwarenmesse is the world’s largest toy trade show. It comprises 17 buildings covering 2,368,060 square feet of space and featuring over a million toys; it is a must-visit destination for anyone who works in the toy industry. Nuremberg is the host city, and it is beautiful and medieval, with a host of hotels, restaurants, and bars. I suggest staying in the town and … [Read more...] about The Spielwarenmesse #4: Where to Stay in Nuremberg

Here are further results from the Toy Inflation Survey 2022, We wanted to know if toy companies were passing their additional costs on to retailers through price increases. Similarly, we wanted to understand how retailers were handling their increased business costs. Finally, we wanted to know how retailers were responding to the increases. Here is what we found: If you … [Read more...] about Results of the Toy Inflation Survey 2022: Part 2 Price Increases

The results of the Toy Inflation Survey 2022 are in. We wanted to know what toy industry companies in Europe and the U.S. are paying for containers. Are you paying more or less than your compatriots? Here are the results: What are you currently paying for a container from China to the U.S?$15,000 to  $20,000 ——–36%$10,000 to  $12,500 ——–18%$12,500 to  $15,000———18%$ 20,000 … [Read more...] about Results of the Toy Inflation Survey 2022: Part 1 Container Pricing

Dance Lab, The Strong, Rochester, New York. As a child, I used to frequent The Strong museum and its many exhibits. I recall having no small amount of fun. Since then, the museum has changed quite a bit. The most iconic exhibits like Sesame Street and Reading Adventureland are still here, but some that I remember have been replaced over the years with other exhibits. However, … [Read more...] about The Strong Museum: Past & Present

Dance Lab, The Strong, Rochester, New York. As a child, I used to frequent The Strong museum and its many exhibits. I recall having no small amount of fun. Since then, the museum has changed quite a bit. The most iconic exhibits like Sesame Street and Reading Adventureland are still here, but some that I remember have been replaced over the years with other exhibits. However, … [Read more...] about The Strong Museum: Past & Present