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MGA Entertainment Sees Accelerated Growth in 2012

Dollar Growth Up 41% in 3rd Quarter

VAN NUYS, Calif., Oct. 31, 2012 -- MGA Entertainment, the largest privately held U.S. based toy company, posted 41% dollar growth in Q3 2012 versus year-ago, according to leading market research company The NPD Group. Despite declining sales in the toy industry, MGA has again become the fastest growing toy company among the top ten toy manufacturers, with sales that continue to accelerate at a steady pace.

Within the US, retailers continued to see explosive growth with Lalaloopsy™, a global toy powerhouse driven by robust product, entertainment and licensing programs. Interest in the brand continues to develop as seen with the strong sales of Lalaloopsy™ Silly Hair Star- Harmony B Sharp: (Toys R Us "FAB 15", Walmart "Top Toys 2012") the first-ever talking, singing and dancing Lalaloopsy™ doll.

November 1, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

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NEW BATTLE TANKERS – BATTLE SENTINEL SG SPECIAL, INTERSPACE ARMY COMMANDO EXCLUSIVE
Maketoys has announced two new versions of the Battle Tanker Armor set. The purple and black Battle Sentinel SG Special version makes a perfect add-on to the Shattered Glass Optimus Prime, and the blue and black Interspace Army Commando Set is a throwback to the Diaclone Powered Convoy and works with Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus. These sets convert into armor sets, battle bases and more, and are listed at $139.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2810&category=8156

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Hatfield, PA – October 2012 – K'NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to announce the launch of K'NEX'S "Win a Bundle of K'NEX Building Sets" Sweepstakes. From October 31, 2012 at 9:00 am EST through November 15, 2012 at 3:59pm EST, K'NEX fans can enter for their chance to win a bundle of K'NEX building sets!

November 1, 2012 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.

- Atico International USA Recalls Halloween Mini Projection Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below

- Imagine Nation Books Recalls Double Dazzler Light Show Toys Due to Burn Hazard

- Survival Tips After The Storm - CPSC, FEMA and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers After Hurricane Sandy Passes