Posts Tagged ‘MGA Entertainment’
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MGA Introduces Mini Lalaloopsy Dolls
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
MGA Entertainment has expanded its Lalaloopsy doll offering (formerly known as Bitty Buttons dolls) with the launch of Mini Lalaloopsy. Mini Lalaloopsy dolls come in their own collectible little houses, along with accessories such as Peanut’s Spinning Ferris Wheel, Pillow’s Sleepover Party, and Crumb’s Tea Party. The miniature versions—which fit in the palm of a hand—also come with a pet.
Lalaloopsy dolls are a collection of eight unique 13-inch rag dolls that have different personalities. Each doll was born on a special day in history and is fashioned in that theme; for instance, Crumbs Sugar Cookie was born on National Cookie Day and her clothes were made from pieces of a baking apron.
Tags: bitty buttons, Lalaloopsy, MGA Entertainment, Mini Lalaloopsy
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
MGA Releases Statement About Ongoing Lawsuit with Mattel
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
MGA Entertainment has responded to a Mattel motion filed last night (Docket #8928) accusing MGA of additional wrongdoing:
“Mattel’s litany of lies in its ‘reply’ reveals the depths to which Mattel and its desperate lawyers will sink in order to deflect attention from MGA’s strong, written by Mattel, evidence discussed in recent hearings before the Court including: (1) Mattel’s how-to manual for sneaking into private showrooms at Toy Fairs, including tips on printing fake business cards and dummying up phony invoices for phony toy retailers and resale tax IDs for these phony retailers; and (2) a letter written by Mattel’s counsel in this same case while investigating MGA’s unfair competition claim that the Court recently stated on the record was sufficient to give rise to an inference that evidence had been deliberately suppressed by Mattel in this case.”
“We look forward to the trial in January 2011, when Mattel and the criminal activities of its executives will finally be exposed for the world to see and for MGA to be compensated for years of wrongs by Mattel.”
Tags: Bratz, Mattel, MGA Entertainment
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Update 2: Innovation First Responds to MGA Press Release
Friday, October 8th, 2010
Innovation First CEO and President Tony Norman has responded to a press release by MGA Entertainment that was released earlier today. (To read the story, click here).
In his response, Norman countered MGA’s claims, stating “The intellectual property laws protect many different kinds of rights. The California lawsuit that MGA brought dealt with one set of rights, those that protect the outward appearance of a product. Our lawsuit deals with another set of rights, those that protect the engineering and design work that goes into making the product. Put simply, we haven’t accused them of copying our work in Art class; we’ve accused them of copying our work in Science.”
Tags: Hexbug Nano, Innovation First, Legend of Nara Battling Bugs, MGA Entertainment
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Update to Innovation First Lawsuit Against MGA
Friday, October 8th, 2010
MGA Entertainment has responded to claims by Innovation First that allege MGA copied its Hexbug Nano line. In a press release, MGA stated that Innovation First has not served the company with a lawsuit. MGA is also stating that Innovation First admitted, as part of a sworn testimony last month to a federal judge in Los Angeles, that “the outward appearance of the current ‘Legend of Nara Battling Bugs’ toys from MGA . . . is substantially different from the outward appearance of the Hexbug Nano that the trade dress and copyright laws do not appear to be implicated.” MGA says that at the testimony Innovation First did not have any infringement claims against MGA’s Nara Bug. MGA is seeking a dismissal of the lawsuit.
Tags: Hexbug Nano, Innovation First, Legend of Nara Battling Bugs, MGA Entertainment
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
MGA Sued for Allegedly Copying Innovation First’s Hexbug Nano
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
A lawsuit asserting claims for common law misappropriation and unjust enrichment was filed last week by Innovation First against MGA Entertainment, Inc. in the 354th Judicial District Court for Hunt County, Tex. The lawsuit accuses MGA of manufacturing, advertising, promoting, distributing, and/or selling products that were derived from innovative components of the Hexbug Nano micro robotic toy, created by Innovation First.
According to the lawsuit, MGA copied the Hexbug Nano’s motor assembly, components, housing, and legs, and is using them in the company’s Legend of Nara Battling Bug, in competition with Innovation First. The lawsuit seeks to recover any profits MGA has made or will make from the similar toy.
Tags: Hexbug Nano, Innovation First, MGA Entertainment
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
MGA Owns Bratz Brand, Says Appeals Court
Monday, July 26th, 2010
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that MGA Entertainment is the owner of the Bratz brand, not Mattel. In a unanimous decision, Chief Judge Alex Kozinski spoke on behalf of the panel saying that “it is not equitable to transfer this billion dollar brand––the value of which is overwhelmingly the results of MGA’s legitimate efforts” to Mattel. The 24-page opinion stated: “it’s likely that a significant portion––if not all––of the jury verdict and damage award should be vacated.”
MGA founder Isaac Larian said the company will re-launch a new line of Bratz products, as well as release new Moxie Girlz, Moxie Teenz, Bitty Buttons, and BFC, Ink products, this August.
Tags: Bratz, Mattel, MGA, MGA Entertainment
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
MGA Entertainment Expands Moxie Girlz Line for Fall
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
MGA Entertainment has announced plans to expand its Moxie Girlz doll brand with the introduction of Moxie Teenz, 14-inch dolls that feature realistic eyes, interchangeable wigs, and 15 points of articulation. The line features four dolls— Melrose, Arizona, Tristen, and Bijou—who do everything from attend college to perform on Broadway. A full line of Moxie Teenz products, including dolls and wig, fashion, and accessory packs, will be available in the fall.
MGA will also partner with Burger King from August 23 to September 12 for a series of branded premiums for girls that will include Moxie Girlz Wrist Bags, Moxie Girlz Light-Up Pendants, and Moxie Girlz Bracelets.
Additionally, MGA will release Moxie Girlz Magic Snow, featuring previously introduced dolls in the line sporting snow outfits, a winter purse and fashion goggles, a sled, and snow powder.
Tags: MGA Entertainment, Moxie Girlz
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
MGA Entertainment Launches Bitty Buttons Dolls
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
MGA Entertainment is launching Bitty Buttons, a line of eight different 13-inch rag dolls that each come with its own story and personality based on the different fabrics, from old clothes to blankets, that are used to make them. The dolls are designed to promote ideas of individuality, diversity, and second chances.
Each doll is given a significant date as its birthday, ranging from Dictionary Day for Bea Spells-a-Lot to National Cookie Day for Crumbs Sugar Cookie. Each doll also comes with her own specific pet.
Tags: bitty buttons, MGA Entertainment
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
MGA Considers IPO
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Bloomberg is reporting that MGA Entertainment Inc., will consider selling shares in an initial public offering, according to CEO Isaac Larian. Larian, who controls more than 80 percent of MGA Entertainment, ruled out a share sale this year. The toymaker didn’t proceed with IPO plans in the past because of litigation with rival toymaker Mattel Inc., he said.
Larian unveiled a distribution agreement for MGA’s Moxie Girlz fashion doll with Giochi Preziosi SpA, which CEO Dario Berte said may hold an IPO this fall. Giochi Preziosi will distribute the doll in Italy, France, Greece and Turkey.
Tags: Mattel, MGA Entertainment, Moxie Girlz
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
TOY BOOK EXCLUSIVE: MGA Launches Specialty Toy Division
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
MGA Entertainment has announced plans to enter the world of specialty toy products with the launch of its own specialty division, MGA Entertainment Specialty. The company is currently hiring sales representation groups across the U.S. that will service specialty retailers at store level. MGA Entertainment Specialty will offer a vast assortment of unique toys and gifts derived from its portfolio of brands, including Little Tikes, Moxie Girlz, Zapf, Rescue Pets, and more.
Tags: Exclusive, MGA Entertainment, specialty
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