Toy Monster

Toy Monster
Author: Jerry Oppenheimer
Publisher: Wiley + ORM
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2009-02-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470480246

An eye-popping, unauthorized exposé of the House of Barbie from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Kardashians and Crazy Rich. From Boise to Beijing, Mattel’s toys dominate the universe. Its no fun-and-games marketing muscle reaches some 140 countries, and its iconic products have been a part of our culture for generations. Now, in this intriguing and entertaining exposé, New York Times–bestselling author Jerry Oppenheimer places the world’s largest toy company under a journalistic microscope, uncovering the dark side of toy land, and exploring Mattel’s oddball corporate culture and eccentric, often bizarre, cast of characters. Based on exclusive interviews and an exhaustive review of public and private records, Toy Monster exposes Mattel’s take-no-prisoners, shark-infested corporate style. Throughout this scrupulously reported, unauthorized portrait, you’ll discover how dangerous toys are actually nothing new to Mattel, and why its fearsomely litigious approach within the brutal toy business has helped their products dominate potential rivals such as Bratz. Engaging and accessible, Toy Monster shows you why today’s toy business isn’t always fun and games. “Oppenheimer . . . has now trained his sights on the world’s biggest toy company—its egos, scandals and flawed products. In his toyland, nothing is cute.” —The Wall Street Journal “Oppenheimer takes a tour of Mattel’s seamier side, highlighting its dubious corporate practices and kooky cast in this scathing portrait . . . Fast-paced and engaging, this exposé will absorb readers until the last page and will forever change the way they think about the company.” —Publishers Weekly “Thoroughly researched, beautifully written, Oppenheimer’s opus contains all the intrigue and drama of an epic novel.” —C. David Heymann, New York Times–bestselling author

Toy Monster

Toy Monster
Author: Jerry Oppenheimer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2009-02-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470371269

An eye-popping, unauthorized expos? of the House of Barbie From Boise to Beijing, Mattel's toys dominate the universe. Its no-fun-and-games marketing muscle reaches some 140 countries, and its iconic products have been a part of our culture for generations. Now, in this intriguing and entertaining expos?, New York Times bestselling author Jerry Oppenheimer places the world's largest toy company under a journalistic microscope, uncovering the dark side of toy land, and exploring Mattel's oddball corporate culture and eccentric, often bizarre, cast of characters. Based on exclusive interviews and an exhaustive review of public and private records, Toy Monster exposes Mattel's take-no-prisoners, shark-infested corporate style. Throughout this scrupulously reported, unauthorized portrait, you'll discover how dangerous toys are actually nothing new to Mattel, and why its fearsomely litigious approach within the brutal toy business has helped their products dominate potential rivals such as Bratz. Introduces you to the larger-than-life personalities that have shaped Mattel's eccentric world Offers an inside look- from an experienced author-at the scandals that have been a part of this iconic company Jerry Oppenheimer is also the author of Madoff with the Money, an in-depth look at Bernie Madoff the man and his billion dollar scam Engaging and accessible, Toy Monster shows you why today's toy business isn't always fun and games.

Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street)

Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street)
Author: Jon Stone
Publisher: Sesame Workshop
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1618312383

Thereðs something waiting at the end of this book. Could it beÛa monster?! Lovable, furry old Grover is about to find outÜand heðs bringing his equally lovable and furry friend Elmo with him!

Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker (Sesame Street)

Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker (Sesame Street)
Author: Linda Hayward
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307979784

Cookie Monster is baking loads of his favorite cookies at the Sesame Street Bakery. But the tasty treats get gobbled up so fast by his friends—Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Bert, Ernie, and the others—that Cookie never even gets to taste them! Will he ever get to eat one of his own cookies? Lots of humor and catchy rhyming text in this Step 2 graded reader will send toddlers away laughing every single time!

Huggly and the Toy Monster

Huggly and the Toy Monster
Author: Tedd Arnold
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1999-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439102704

When Huggly the monster is accidentally mistaken for a toy and given as a birthday gift, it is up to his friends, Booter and Grubble, to rescue him.

Papertoy Monsters

Papertoy Monsters
Author: Brian Castleforte
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2010-12-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0761158820

A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids—paper airplanes meet Origami meets Pokemon. Papertoys, the Internet phenomenon that’s hot among graphic designers and illustrators around the world, now comes to kids in the coolest new book. Created and curated by Brian Castleforte, a graphic designer and papertoy pioneer who rounded up 25 of the hottest papertoy designers from around the world (Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Italy, Croatia, Chile, even Jackson, Tennessee), Papertoy Monsters offers 50 fiendishly original die-cut designs that are ready to pop out, fold, and glue. The book interleaves card stock with paper stock for a unique craft package; the graphics are colorful and hip, combining the edginess of anime with the goofy fun of Uglydolls and other collectibles. Plus each character comes with its own back-story. And the results are delicious: meet Pharaoh Thoth Amon, who once ruled Egypt but is now a mummy who practices dark magic in his sarcophagus. Or Zumbie the Zombie, who loves nothing more than a nice plate of brains and yams. NotSoScary, a little monster so useless at frightening people that he has to wear a scary mask. Yucky Chuck, the lunchbox creature born in the deepest depths of your school bag. Plus Zeke, the monster under your bed, Nom Nom, eater of cities, and Grumpy Gramps, the hairy grandpa monster with his very own moustache collection.

The Very Hungry Worry Monsters

The Very Hungry Worry Monsters
Author: Rosie Greening
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781789479843

A funny story to help children talk about their worries.

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2005-08-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Leonardo is a terrible monster so he decides to be a best friend.

Buff Monster

Buff Monster
Author: Buff Monster
Publisher: Gingko Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Art stickers
ISBN: 9781584236122

An inveterate traveler, painter of walls and canvases alike, sculptor of deranged toys and a fan of the color pink, the enigmatic artist Buff Monster surprises and amuses in all mediums. In his latest monograph, Stay Melty, Buff collects his works in progress, paintings, murals, posters, stickers, Melty Misfits trading cards and toys. As its hard to keep up with this energetic artists output, fans will be grateful to find much of his recent work in one compact volume. Buff Monster grew up in Hawaii, lived and worked in Los Angeles and currently resides in New York City.

Aurora Monster Scenes

Aurora Monster Scenes
Author: Dennis L. Prince
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-05-05
Genre: Horror tales, American
ISBN: 9780692202876

The story of Aurora Plastic Corporation's controversial Monster Scenes model kits from 1971. They raised cries of outrage, prompted protests, and ultimately toppled the once-proud hobby and toy company.