See the Birth of 'Wild Heart' on Video ... a New Foal Is Born.
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild Heart Ranch Inc, an entertainment and toy company is pleased to announce that a new mascot (a long legged foal) for the Company's web site and product line of horse toys and stories, was born June 25th at 2:00...

'By the Power of Grayskull!' An Action Figure Has Returned.
Mattel(R) Re-introduces He-Man(R) and the Masters of the Universe(R) To a New Generation of Fans SAN DIEGO, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, He-Man(R) and the Masters of the Universe(R) are re-introduced to the world with a new look and a new attitude by...

Russ Berrie and Company to Report Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results On Wednesday, July 25.
OAKLAND, N.J., July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE: RUS) is scheduled to report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001 on Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Russ Berrie will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday,...

Mattel Completes Phase Two of Interactive Media Strategy.
Announces Strategic Alliances with Interactive Leaders Vivendi Universal Publishing & THQ Licensing Agreements Include Barbie(R), Hot Wheels(R) And Fisher-Price(R) Brands LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Completing phase two of its interactive media strategy, Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) has...

Mattel Signs Licensing Agreement With Mr. Winkle To Create Line of Plush Toys and Puzzles.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Is he an alien? A cat in a dog's suit? A hamster with a perm? Mr. Winkle is actually a pint-sized canine and he is quickly making a name for himself as the real-life stray that found his way from...

Nickelodeon's 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius; Blasts into Toy Fair With Toys From Mattel.
'Blue's Clues, 'Rugrats,' 'Dora the Explorer,' 'Rocket Power' and 'Wild Thornberries' Each Unveil New Product NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy Neutron blasts into Toy Fair 2001 with a master toy license deal with Mattel. Jimmy Neutron is the title character of...

Russ Berrie and Company Names John D. Wille Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
OAKLAND, N.J., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE: RUS) today announced the appointment of John D. Wille as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wille, age 45, joins Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. from The Betesh Group, a New York, N.Y....

Still Cool and Sporty, Ken(R) Doll's Turning Forty!
Barbie(R) Doll's Boyfriend Celebrates Four Decades As The World's Most Fashionable 'First Man' EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Who else would Barbie(R) doll still be head over high heels for after four decades? That's right, her boyfriend -- Ken(R) doll. This...

Tomas Duran Named Chief Executive Officer of Play-By-Play Toys & Novelties, Inc.
- Also Announces Additional Senior Management Appointments - SAN ANTONIO, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Play-By-Play Toys & Novelties, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBYP) today announced that Tomas Duran, 55, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Arturo Torres, 64, formerly Chief Executive Officer, will remain as...

PLAY-BY-PLAY TOYS & NOVELTIES, INC. Comments On Status Of Convertible Debenture Restructuring.
Completes Agreement to Restructure Significant Licensing Agreements SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Play-By-Play Toys & Novelties, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBYP) today announced that it was unable to reach an agreement with the holders of its Convertible Debentures to extend the final maturity of the Convertible...