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Industry GOLIATH GAMES ACQUIRES PRESSMAN TOY Goliath Games has acquired Pressman Toy, a move that supports Goliath’s goal of creating global brands. Goliath now shares a number of game brands with Pressman, including Rummikub and TriOminos. Goliath will look to use elements of its European marketing campaign for Tri-Ominos in North America. In May, Goliath also made a strategic investment in Crown & Andrews, an Australia-based manufacturer of toys, puzzles, and games.
NOMINATION PERIOD OPENS FOR TOY OF THE YEAR AWARDS BALLOT Beginning on September 1, toy companies, inventors, and retailers will have the opportunity to nominate outstanding toys, games, and properties for consideration on next year’s Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) ballot. The nomination period will close on October 10, and the Toy of the Year Awards ceremony, hosted by the Toy Industry Association, will be held on February 13 in New York City. More information is available at www.toyassociation.org/toty, and questions may be directed to Jackie Retzer at jretzer@toyassociation.org.
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