The Bridge Direct Inc. launches The Hobbit toy collection for all ages. The collection includes, 3.75-inch figures, 6-inch figures, collector packs, and role-play accessories. The first film in the trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, inspired the collection. The film is a production of New Line Cinema and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures. The toy collection is available at major retail stores nationwide.
The Bridge Direct Launches “The Hobbit” Toy Collection
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MGM to Bring Classic Media’s Waldo to the Big Screen
November 8, 2011 By
MGM has secured feature film rights to Classic Media’s Where’s Waldo property. The studio will bring Waldo to the big screen in a live-action family adventure. Created by Martin Handford and first published in 1987, more than 55 million Where’s Waldo? books have been sold, and the titles have been translated into more than 30 languages.
MGM’s Cassidy Lange, vice president of production, will oversee the project for the studio. Handford’s business partner, Mike Gornall, and Classic Media’s co-CEO, Eric Ellenbogen, will serve as executive producers.
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COMMENTARY: Marble Runs Are on a Roll!
March 5, 2014 By Phil Guie Leave a Comment
During Toy Fair last month, I saw quite a few marble runs on display, which is not at all surprising. This particular toy has been around since my own childhood and never seemed to go away for any prolonged span of time. Meanwhile, one of the vendors I spoke to said marble runs have actually [...]