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In October, as the holiday gift season was getting into gear, The Wall Street Journal purchased four recalled Mattel Inc. toys from sellers on Taobao. com, China's leading online consumer auction site.

Toys Recalled in the U.S. 2008

Unlike most of the toys and games that have been staples of American childhood for decades, Etch-a-Sketch is not owned by a large toy conglomerate such as Mattel Inc. or Hasbro Inc.

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This morning, we gave her a "Rapunzel" doll, which Cherry had decided isn't just named "Rapunzel", but instead should always be called Mattel Inc. 's Rapunzel is expected to be the bestselling toy this holiday season as girls nationwide return to choosing dolls as a plaything of choice .. [

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Meanwhile, larger rival Mattel Inc. said on Friday its second-quarter earnings rose a better-than-expected 56%, due in part to the strong sales of "Cars 2" merchandise and a favorable foreign currency exchange.

Hasbro Earnings Helped by Transformers Toys Nathalie Tadena 2011

Blockbuster motion pictures often are the headiest contributors to toy makers' results, but the bigger story for Mattel Inc. and Hasbro Inc. is the boost they are getting from international sales.

Foreign-Sales Kick for Toys Maxwell Murphy 2011

Mattel Inc., meanwhile, touted a new line of toys called "Apptivity" that allow children to use Barbie dolls and Hot Wheel cars outfitted with special conductors to control the movement of games on a tablet computer.

The Game of Life, With Apps Ann Zimmerman 2012

Mattel Inc. is nearing a deal to buy the parent company of the world's most famous anthropomorphic choo-choos.

Mattel Chugs Toward a Deal for Thomas & Friends Dana Cimilluca 2011

Mattel Inc. hopes its newest American Girl doll, the brand's 10th modern character meant to be like today's girls, will keep the line popular in a world dominated by gadgets.

American Girl to Spring New Doll John Kell 2011

More photos and interactive graphics Hasbro's results follow a strong showing from larger rival Mattel Inc. on Friday.

Hasbro Profit Rises 10% John Kell 2011

Mattel Inc.'s second-quarter earnings rose 56% from a year ago, due in part to the strong sales of merchandise tied to the "Cars 2" animated film and aided by favorable foreign currency exchange.

'Cars 2' Drives Up Mattel's Profit Maxwell Murphy 2011