The Votes are In! Vermont Teddy Bear's Limited-Edition Inauguration Bear is a Must-Have Piece of Election Memorabilia.
SHELBURNE, Vt., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the inauguration of President Barack Obama, The Vermont Teddy Bear Company has created a piece of election memorabilia that's guaranteed to get everyone's vote. Their new limited-edition Inauguration Bear makes its debut today, just in time to commemorate President Obama...

Vermont Teddy Bear's Limited-Edition 'Recession-Proof Love' Bear Brings a Bit of Humor to this 'Bear Market'.
SHELBURNE, Vt., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Times are tough. And The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is responding by bringing a bit of humor to this "bear market." Their new limited-edition "Recession-Proof Love" Bear is sure to be a popular gift this Valentine's Day. The Company also realizes the irony...

San Ysidro Ranch Named 'America's Best Hotel' By Forbes.
Legendary retreat receives highest honor from the world's most discerning travelers SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Forbes 400 list which ranks the best luxury hotels and resorts in the world has just named San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, as "America's Best Hotel."...

New Dolls From the Maru and Friends Collection Win 2009 DOTY Awards.
MIAMI, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Maru and Friends(TM), the doll line that hit the market last October, is making headlines again treasuring some of the most prominent awards that reward dolls with exceptional design and manufacture. They were favored by the 2009 DOTY Industry Choice Awards. The awards were...

Vermont Teddy Bear's New 'Ultimate Lover' Helps Ultimate Fighting Fans Send a Knockout Valentine's Day Gift.
SHELBURNE, Vt., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapping into the popularity of ultimate fighting and the broad fan base of the extreme sport, The Vermont Teddy Bear Company has created a brand new Bear for Valentine's Day that's guaranteed to help guys with hearts like warriors win over their Valentine....

PEEPS(R) Brand Candies Providing Prizes for Media Hosted Art Contests.
BETHLEHEM, Pa., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Born, Inc., the makers of PEEPS(R) Brand Marshmallow Candies, anticipates continued interest in media-sponsored PEEPS(R) Diorama Contests this Easter. Last year, Just Born donated prizes to more than a dozen newspaper-hosted contests nationwide. The newspapers encouraged fans to show their creativity using...

Toy Lines From Nickelodeon's Breakout Hits iCarly and Ni Hao, Kai-lan Debut at Toy Fair 2009.
Leading Toy Manufacturers to Unveil New Lines Based on Other Nick Blockbuster Brands including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, Neopets and The Wonder Pets! NEW YORK, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP), the world's leading television-based licensing organization, announces an...

Nickelodeon Celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants' 10th Anniversary with New Electronics, Co-Branded Games and Partnership with Barbie(R).
NEW YORK, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will unveil a selection of brand new SpongeBob SquarePants-themed electronics, games and the Barbie(R) partnership at Toy Fair 2009. As part of the year-long global celebration of SpongeBob's 10th anniversary, these fun and innovative products featuring...

Nickelodeon Introduces First Toy Line-Up for Ni Hao, Kai-Lan at Toy Fair 2009.
Ni Hao, Kai-lan Products To Hit Shelves In Fall 2009 With Dolls, Playsets and Interactive Learning Toys NEW YORK, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP), the world's leading television-based licensing organization, today announced the debut of the first line of toys based on...

LEGO Systems Outpaces U.S. Toy Industry and Posts 38% Consumer Sales Growth in 2008.
- World's premier construction toy brand achieves record share gains in U.S. construction toy category and overall toy market - NEW YORK, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- American International Toy Fair -- LEGO Systems, Inc., the North American division of the world's leading construction toy manufacturer, today announced...