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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1985
Page
3
The Mini Page interviews toy expert Douglas Thomson to explain why many U S toys come from faraway regions. He cites low-cost labor in Hong Kong Taiwan and Korea and notes mainland China growing its toy industry. Cabbage Patch dolls likely come from Hong Kong or Taiwan.
A February New York toy fair showcases about 150,000 toys from around the world. Only toy manufacturers and buyers may attend while kids are barred. Buyers assess costs, ads, and assortment to shape next season’s stock for Christmas shelves.
The Coleco company introduced the Cabbage Patch Sir Preemies at last year's show. About 1,000 toy fair exhibitors drew crowds as manufacturers kept new toys secret until the last minute. Showrooms display toys with TVs for planned commercials. Smaller firms group in one large exhibit room with many others.
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