Neat-Oh! launched in 2005 with one dad’s idea for storing his son’s toys. The ZipBin was launched and is now sold around the world in both licensed and non-licensed versions. Neat-Oh! is now in a position of growth through licensing, line extensions, and new product development.
Pacific Play Tents, born out of the camping equipment company Stansport, started more than 15 years ago when the employees’ children would come to the Stansport facility and play in the tents. The next logical step was to create a line for children. That line, now a separate company, encompasses tents, play chutes, folding furniture, toy tunnels, and so much more. This year the company is introducing a line of products based on Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train property. In addition, a line of environmentally conscious items made of bamboo will also be available.
“The best toy in the world is the internet,” says Andrew Witkin, president of StickerYou.com. One of the reasons it is the best toy is the ability for users to customize an experience.
4Kids Entertainment, Inc., announced this morning that its long time chairman and CEO, Alfred R. Kahn has retired and will be leaving the company today.