International Tokyo Toy Show 2008 kicks off
TOKYO —
The International Tokyo Toy Show 2008 kicked off Thursday at Tokyo Big Sight. The event is open to industry people Thursday and Friday, and to the public on Saturday and Sunday. About 120,000 people are expected to attend the 4-day event, organizers said. Admission is free.
At the annual exhibition, 134 toymakers from both Japan and abroad are exhibiting about 36,000 products. The main themes this year are “revolution and innovation” and “reprint and revival.” The toy industry is now focusing on toys for mature consumers, such as health-related and eco products as well as radio controlled items.
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some14some
Exhibition in Tokyo and profits will go to Beijing, Tossing China does not depress China Business/Toys.
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timeon
are they exhibiting the Yinling of Joy Toy? I would surely go for a look
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rajakumar
****Way to go Tokyo Toy show. Shows must go on.****
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Altria
Does this show include adult toys?
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Sarge
"radio controlled items"
The other day some idiot ran his radio controlled car right into me as I was walking on the street and I kicked it, knocking off a wheel.
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thepro
'toys for mature consumers' - that sounds saucy
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Zurg
Bring on Totoro, Jejimaru, and the rat! Let's not for get Astroboy
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motytrah
So is lead paint as big of a deal in Japan as it is in the US?
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