Toy and doll maker MGA Entertainment, which is engaged in an epic legal battle with archrival Mattel over its marquee product -- the Bratz line of fashion dolls -- is banking on its new Moxie Girlz line of dolls for future sales. The company owns Little Tikes -- maker of the iconic Cozy Coupe -- and also makes proprietary and licensed baby dolls (Baby born and Baby Chou Chou) and the plush Rescue Pets collection. CEO Isaac Larian helped found a company called ABC Electronics in 1982, which changed its name to Micro Games of America in the late 1980s, then shortened it to MGA when it shifted from electronic games to dolls in the late 1990s.

The company is best known for its Seagull acoustic guitars and Godin electric guitars; other brands include Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie, and LaPatrie. Its products range from a basic acoustic to a tricked-out electric model. The company strives to keep its handcrafted guitars priced below most of the competition by advertising on a shoestring budget and selling directly to music stores.

North American Bear Company began as a creative business enterprise of a new mother, Barbara Isenberg, starting a family in New York City in the mid-1970’s. Her desire to find a teddy bear with the nostalgic charm of an antique toy and a contemporary sense of whimsy for her own small son prompted the start of a toy company creating unique, high quality plush bears that would appeal to both children and adults alike. In 1978, after perfecting a variety of sample bears, assembling a sales force and locating a small NY factory to produce bears, Barbara teamed up with her brother, Paul Levy, a Chicago-based lawyer and real estate developer, to form North American Bear Company, Inc. Barbara continues as the company’s Creative Director, running the New York Studio in the heart of Manhattan’s toy district where she and the closely-knit design and production team develop each season’s rich and varied collections. Paul Levy serves as CEO in the company’s corporate headquarters in Chicago, managing the administrative, financial and warehousing aspects of the business.

Jacuzzi UK believes more people should go soak themselves -- in its relaxing bubbles. Jacuzzi UK Group is a leading hydrotherapy bathtub manufacturer. Jacuzzi makes indoor whirlpool and outdoor hot tubs, as well as home steam rooms, shower enclosures, and traditional (i.e., non-whirlpool) bathtubs, showers, bath fixtures, and accessories, under the names Jacuzzi, B C Sanitan, Niagara, and Fordham. Jacuzzi began as Spring Ram Corporation, but in 2000 was reincarnated as Jacuzzi UK. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Jacuzzi Brands, which was acquired by Apollo Management in February 2007.

Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire Hathaway company, designs, manufactures and distributes fine custom frames of enduring style and superior craftsmanship. Larson-Juhl has a history of making custom frames for over 100 years and has grown to 24 facilities across the United States and locations in 15 countries around the world.Larson-Juhl's designers travel the globe in search of unique finishes, exquisite embossings, and intriguing patterns, and its artisans take tremendous pride in the craftsmanship and quality of each frame. It's this attention to detail that makes Larson-Juhl custom frames the finest in the world.

The Fairchild Corporation engages in the design and sale of protective clothing, helmets, and technical accessories for motorcyclists in Europe and the United States, as well as in aerospace distribution business. As of September 30, 2007, the company operated 91 retail shops in Germany and 4 shops in Switzerland, as well as 145 retail shops in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. It also designs and contracts with manufacturers for the production of apparel under private labels for third parties. In addition, The Fairchild Corporation distributes various aircraft parts to commercial airlines and air cargo carriers, fixed-base operators, corporate aircraft operators, and other aerospace companies. Its aircraft products include rotable parts, such as landing gear, radar and navigation systems, instruments, hydraulic and electrical components, space components, and certain defense related items. Further, the company offers component repair and overhaul services. The Fairchild Corporation was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. On March 18, 2009, Fairchild Corp., along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The plan was later approved as Chapter 11 liquidation on December 17, 2009.

Kidzup Productions designs educational media that encourages children to learn math, reading, writing, and foreign languages through music. The company produces workbooks, activity book sets, flashcards, and recorded music for retail distribution primarily in the US and Canada, as well as in international markets; the company also offers online shopping. Kidzup Productions is 40%-owned by the Kidzup Foundation, which provides philanthropic aid to such kid-centric organizations as UNICEF, World Vision Canada, the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The ol' model 39 sure gets people all fired up. Marlin Firearms makes rifles , which are sold by gun dealers, sporting goods retailers, and mass merchandisers throughout the US. It also makes the LC Smith series of shotguns. The firm's original model 1897 is considered "the Cadillac of the .22s." John Marlin founded Marlin Firearms in 1870 as a maker of pistols, revolvers, and derringers, and built it into one of the largest US manufacturers of .22 caliber rifles. Famous markswoman Annie Oakely used a Marlin and had one model designed especially for her. Today Marlin is a subsidiary of Remington Arms, which acquired the company in 2008.

The company is a manufacturer of bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen furniture and furniture sets. Kelvin makes kitchen cabinets and islands, bathroom vanity furniture, wardrobe door systems, sliding mirrored doors, freestanding bedroom furniture, and bedroom suites. The company's products are targeted to customers who remodel their homes (for whom Kelvin will complete installation of the non-freestanding furniture) or who are renovation contractors. It also caters to local homebuilders the likes of Cala, Muir, and Gladedale.

Wham-O, Inc., manufacture and market some of the most recognizable consumer brands in the world today, from such classics as Frisbee® Disc’s, Slip ’N Slide® water slides, and Hula Hoop® toy hoops, to cutting-edge outdoor brands like Morey®, Boogie® body boards, Snow Boogie® sleds, and BZ® Pro Boards.Their on-going commitment is to provide the highest-quality recreational products that bring families, friends, and teammates together, in every season of the year, indoors and out. When it comes to carrying on the tradition of fun, you can count on Wham-O®.

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