<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.congoo.com/css/rss.css" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Leisure-goods News - Congoo</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=23&amp;catid=149</link><description>News Feed for - Leisure-goods</description><item><title>Masters Of The Universe: Classics - Hordak Figure Review! Hordak raised an army </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96383691&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T09:19:00</pubDate><description>REVIEW: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE CLASSICS HORDAK By Thomas Wheeler Several years into the run of the original Masters of the Universe concept, a new enemy appeared on the horizon. 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But can also be upgraded and sold as a box set for a lot more. </description><source>Biz Community</source></item><item><title>Now Barbie joins with Universal Music TV</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96385397&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T10:55:00</pubDate><description>Fashion doll and girls brand Barbie is continuing to build a presence within licensing, with Mattel striking a deal with Universal Music TV which will see the launch of a new compilation album.</description><source>Licensing.biz</source></item><item><title>The hottest toy this Christmas: an $8 toy hamster</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96380168&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T08:37:00</pubDate><description>For once, the hottest toy of the Christmas holidays is something parents can actually afford: $8 toy hamsters called Zhu Zhu Pets are flying off the shelves.</description><source>Crikey Media</source></item><item><title>Shaq-A-Claus Returns, Delivers Toys To Children, Celebrates Shaqs-Giving</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96365293&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T03:22:00</pubDate><description>The Cleveland economy may be , but it was another Cavalier superstar who brought joy to the Forest City and he only comes around once a year: Shaq-A-Claus. Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal </description><source>Huffington Post</source></item><item><title>Not toying around: Toys 'R' Us launches an m-commerce site and two apps</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96364668&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T03:09:00</pubDate><description>Toys 'R' Us Inc. has throttled full force into mobile commerce with the introduction of an m-commerce web site and mobile apps for the iPhone and BlackBerry. With the crazed shopping of the Thanksgiving </description><source>InternetRetailer.com</source></item><item><title>It's Barbie in a Burkha</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96361776&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T02:25:00</pubDate><description>filed under: One of the world's most famous children's toys, Barbie, has been given a - wearing a burkha. Wearing the traditional , the iconic doll is going undercover for a charity auction in connection </description><source>Momlogic</source></item><item><title>Safety and savings are holiday shopping mantras</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96221611&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T07:13:00</pubDate><description>Feeling frugal this holiday season? It's OK, so are most American consumers, according to numerous surveys. http://www.sacbee.com/ As the shopping season gets into full swing this week, here are some </description><source>Centre Daily Times</source></item><item><title>Toy stories Hollywood's new gold rush</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96312770&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T23:19:00</pubDate><description>When Chicago and Hairspray producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan were looking for their next big movie musical last year, the two ended up in what would seem like an unlikely place: the California headquarters </description><source>Sydney Morning Herald</source></item><item><title>Board Games Methodology: Corporations</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96340886&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:33:00</pubDate><description>The Globe and Mail's Board Games 2009 evaluates and ranks corporate governance practices in Canada. Below is a look at the methodology we use in compiling the survey. Email Please enter a valid e-mail </description><source>Globe and Mail</source></item><item><title>Toy Industry Association Launches Consumer Website Showcasing Best Toys of the Year </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96338088&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:56:00</pubDate><description>www.toyawards.org NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Just in time for the all-important holiday shopping season, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) has launched a new website for consumers that lists the best </description><source>BusinessWeek</source></item><item><title>The Toy That Will Kill Christmas</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96341602&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:29:00</pubDate><description>With the holiday shopping season about to boost into overdrive later this week, I decided to get an early read on the hottest toy trends at Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN). Regardless of your thoughts on Amazon's </description><source>Motley Fool</source></item><item><title>The Great Christmas Toy Rush</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96234096&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T08:45:00</pubDate><description>Few businesses are more seasonal than toy firms. Franklin Pierce Adams said that Christmas is over and Business is Business and it's true that for many businesses Christmas is the most important time </description><source>Motley Fool UK</source></item><item><title>Chicago toy, game offers inspiration for children</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96225751&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T01:02:00</pubDate><description>Playing jigsaw puzzles that sprout flowers, squeezing greenish foam, piling up stacks of toy blocks ... children were enjoying these dazzling and enchanting games at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair Saturday. </description><source>People's Daily Online</source></item><item><title>Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Smart Sports</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96262072&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T00:49:00</pubDate><description>sports star performs on the field and in the classroom. Featuring an interactive wireless console that links easily to a TV, your up-and-coming athlete can perfect their swing, putt or batting action </description><source>Femail</source></item><item><title>Politically correct toys for the holidays: 'It's a truck, it's a lesson in recycling'</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96116272&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T15:59:00</pubDate><description>The vehicle that many children are asking for this holiday season is not a fire truck. It's not a school bus or a race car. It's a bright green, clunky recycling truck, made of recycled milk jugs and </description><source>National Post</source></item><item><title>A passion for board games</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96209246&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T05:20:00</pubDate><description>Company: Just Awesome Board Game Store, San Francisco Title: Owners Q: Your backgrounds had some influence in you going into the board game business. Erik served in the Air Force and Shane is a behavior </description><source>San Francisco Chronicle</source></item><item><title>TestFreaks &gt; Games - Lego Rock Band</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96332074&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T22:50:00</pubDate><description>Home- Contact Us - Reviews - Press Releases - Links - Advertise - Privacy Policy - Forums - About Us Sponsor Links Test Seek- Laptops - Hard Drives - Computer reviews - Sat Nav Reviews and News - Digital </description><source>XSReviews</source></item><item><title>Toys R Us in your pocket</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96342904&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:50:00</pubDate><description>MOBILE   RETAIL   MARKETING   TOYS R US Hong Kong - As the retail sector enters the critical Christmas period, Toys R Us has unveiled a mobile marketing initiative, complete with recommendations, </description><source>Marketing-interactive.com</source></item><item><title>Hands On, Kid Tested: Mattel Dora the Explorer Dora Links Doll</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96340823&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:39:00</pubDate><description>Mattel's Dora Links Doll ($59.99 list for ages 5 to 10), a new fashion doll that portrays a tween-age Dora the Explorer, could be a great toy. But you must connect it to a PC to make it work, so make </description><source>TechNews.AM</source></item><item><title>BMW X1 in LEGO</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96338497&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:15:00</pubDate><description>Ever dream of building your own SUV? One that would never even think of stalling and would consumer a thrifty 0 litres of fuel? With the help of BMW and LEGO experts, a group of German kids did just that: </description><source>Auto123.com</source></item><item><title>Skaters and Free Shipping: Black-Friday Shoppers Take Your Mark</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96251195&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T20:16:00</pubDate><description>Hammacher Schlemmer has a new way for skateboarders to take it easy and go far. Two iPhone apps let you get a step ahead of other Black-Friday shoppers BEFORE you even get into the mall. Meanwhile, two </description><source>FOXNews.com</source></item><item><title>Toys "R" Us Employees Know More About Netbooks Than Big Box Salespeople</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96330869&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T19:11:00</pubDate><description>Toys ??R? Us has been selling netbooks for a little while, which makes sense as small computers are great for small people. We??re all curious kids inside??and we??ll take any excuse to visit a </description><source>Laptop Magazine</source></item><item><title>'Burqa Barbie' to Be Auctioned at Children's Charity Event</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96248142&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=149</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T19:17:00</pubDate><description>Barbie's has been given a makeover again ' but this time she's wearing a burqa. 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