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Jack Friedman, 1939-2010.
“Known within the company for his yo-yo skills, Friedman had a fondness for classic toys – die-cast collectible cars, metal trucks, bulldozers – and a business strategy that revolved around licensing toys and acquiring other companies.”
What’s in a name?
“… don’t discount the value of a good name, because a good name can become a good trademark, which can become a good brand, which is very valuable indeed.”
Toy boats.
“The Kaiser took a very personal interest in the toys that were made by German factories … He demanded that there were more submarines. It was like toy propaganda.”
“… what is happening today in the world of packaging?”
“More retailers and consumers are asking for packaging that can be reused, repackaged, repurposed and not thrown away.”
Worst army men of all time. [via]
“Why did toy manufacturers produce such a half-assed fake military force?”
On G.I. Joe.
“The evolution of the action figure is as much a story of the politics and culture of the times as it is a mere tale of a figurine never to be called a doll.”
“Where’s inspiration supposed to come from?”
“… six industry luminaries share insights on how they manage to stay on top of it all.”
Anne Smith’s Antique Toy Museum.
“Toys like this no longer exist in modern society …”
ToyKino Museum.
“… everyone should respect each other’s diverse cultural tastes.”
“They’re Lego people”.
“Their LEGO collection has mushroomed from about 50,000 pieces to nearly 400,000.”