Christmas Toymakers Turn From Guns To Crafts
Toy industry surveys show a shift from war toys to educational and craft items for Christmas. Mattel and others stress safety, with the FDA banning 150 toys and inspecting 122 factories. Demand grows for space realism, environmentally themed products, and wooden and science kits aimed at varied age groups.
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Copley News-Service
America
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Ing Toys
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Gimgensen
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Jerri Jorgensen
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Chuck Williams
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Food and Drug Administration
Man Mountain Dean Becomes Santa Claus Toy Fixer
Gainesville based 825 pound wrestler known as Man Mountain Dean turned Santa Claus. He runs a toy repair project from a log cabin using neighbors help to serve underprivileged children. Dean tours hospitals and juvenile homes as Santa and funds come from Ocala Caverns tourism.
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Buffalo Ranch
Dean
Ocala Caverns
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