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March 3, 2010
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Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
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A large recall of about 127,000 Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets, which were manufactured by Peachtree Playthings of Atlanta, Georgia, has been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets were recalled because the middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. To date, Peachtree Playthings has received one report of a middle prong detaching from the fork. No injuries have been reported. This recall involves the Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman plastic fork and spoon sets. The two-piece set is white plastic with cartoon images on the handle and was sold at Dollar Tree Stores and Deals during January 2010 for about $1 per set.
Of note, the recalled Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets were manufactured in China, a country long associated with products that have been found to be dangerous and linked to an increasing and significant string of recalls and consumer injuries.
The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately take the recalled Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets away from children and return them to Dollar Tree or Deals for a full refund. For additional information, Peachtree Playthings can be reached toll-free at 1-800-290-4831 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; at its Web site at www.peachtreeplaythings.com; or by email at peachtree@peachtreeplaythings.com.
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http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/18974
Image: http://www.kypost.com/content/wcposhared/story/Childrens-Plastic-Fork-Recalls/vXIlJkffPU6MjMftJikHYg.cspx
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February 14, 2010
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Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics Volume 2
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Target has Volume 2 of Laff-A-Lympics exclusive to their stores. Volume 2 contains episodes 5-8. It sells for approximately $9.99. They do not have it available on their website, it is only available in stores at this time.
The episodes include: "France and Australia", "Athens, Greece and the Ozarks", "Italy and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina", and "Egypt and Sherwood Forest".
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby's_All-Star_Laff-A-Lympics
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January 26, 2010
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TOY FAIR 2010: Inspiration Works signs Scooby Doo
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Range of electronic products on way following deal with WBCP.
InspirationWorks UK has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to introduce a range of electronic entertainment toys for the evergreen property Scooby-Doo.
The firm is developing a range of electronic toys that will aim to reflect the 'mayhem and laughter' of the Scooby Doo brand. The products were unveiled in Hong Kong where they received a good reception and will also be on show at the London Olympia Toy Fair this week.
Dave Martin, UK director and general manager at Inspiration Works, said: “Scooby was an obvious choice for us when further strengthening our licensed range – we are having great fun developing this new range and are extremely proud to be part of Scooby’s long-term future as a preimum licensed property.”
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http://www.licensing.biz/news/4604/TOY-FAIR-2010-Inspiration-Works-signs-Scooby-Doo
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October 20, 2009
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Volume 1 of "Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics" Coming to DVD January 19, 2010
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Tvshowsondvd.com reports that Warner will bring the fan favorite Laff-A-Lympics to DVD with Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics: Volume 1.
It's Around the World triple team competition as the Yogi Yahooeys (captain by Yogi Bear), the Scooby Doobies (captain by Scooby-Doo) and the Really Rottens (captain by Mumbly) battle for a single honor: to win the Laff-A-Lympics Gold Medal.
Laff-A-Lympics aired as part Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics which also features The Scooby-Doo Show, Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, and Captain Caveman & the Teen Angels. It was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and aired on ABC back in 1977. The show features the voices of Daws Butler, Don Messick, Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Casey Kasem, Gary Owens, Bob Holt, Scatman Crothers, Marylin Schreffler, John Stephenson, and Frank Welker.
Volume 1 consists of 4 episodes, each with two different locations.
The Swiss Alps, and Tokyo
Acapulco and England
The Sahara Desert and Scotland
Florida and China
Bonus features contain an episode of Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue. It will be in stores on January 19, 2010.
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http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31475/volume-1-of-scoobys-all-star-laff-a-lympics-coming-to-dvd#
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September 29, 2009
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Zoinks! 'Scooby-Doo' Actor Cuts off Thumb
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Nick Palatas -- the straight-to-DVD "Scooby-Doo" actor -- just lopped off his thumb.
Nick's manager tells us the actor -- who plays Shaggy in the film -- was working with a table saw this afternoon in Northridge, CA when the saw struck a knot in the wood and suddenly jumped.
We're told the saw sliced off one-third to one-half of Nick's right thumb. Nick dialed 911. Yes.
While in the ambulance, Nick called his mother and asked her to go to his home and retrieve his thumb ... which she obligingly did.
Nick's mother just took the thumb to Northridge Hospital -- but the medical staff concluded it could not be reattached.
Nick is now waiting on a "top Hollywood plastic surgeon" to see if he'll ever get put back together again.
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http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/29/nick-palatas-scooby-doo-actor-shaggy-thumb/
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