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2012 Press Releases

March 23, 2012


Statement from Ohio Art, the makers of Etch A Sketch

Happy to see Etch A Sketch, an American classic toy, is DRAWING attention with political candidates as a cultural icon and important piece of our society. A profound toy, highly recognized and loved by all, is now SHAKING up the national debate. Nothing is as quintessentially American as Etch A Sketch and a good old fashion political debate.

We are pleased with the added attention being drawn to Etch A Sketch which is truly one of the most recognizable, iconic and fun toys ever developed. As one of the most classic toys of all time, Etch A Sketch has always sold particularly well with today's consumer. It is too early to tell, but we are hopeful to see if there is an uptake in sales given this recent exposure.

The Ohio Art Company has been in the toy business for more than 100 years and Etch A Sketch for over five decades. Our company values bringing smiles to kids faces and providing hours of fun playtime for young kids.

Martin Killgallon
Senior VP Marketing & Product Development

Press Release Archives

Date Title

2011
September 28, 2011 ONE OF THE HOTTEST NEW CONSTRUCTION TOYS LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE
March 10, 2011 Ohio Art 2011 Toy Fair

2010
December 3, 2010 THE OHIO ART COMPANY NAMED EXCLUSIVE U.S. SALES AND MARKETING AGENT FOR NANOBLOCK®
September 24, 2010 Headcase™ and The Ohio Art Company Introduce New Etch A Sketch® iPad Case
July 27, 2010 A Colossal Battle between Two Toy Giants - Slinky vs. Etch A Sketch
March 15, 2010 The Battle of the Classics - Slinky vs. Etch A Sketch
March 15, 2010 The Ohio Art Company Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Etch A Sketch

2009
February 26, 2009 FAMED ETCH A SKETCH® ARTIST UNVEILS BARACK OBAMA MASTERPIECE HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 25, 2009 Ohio Art's New Products for 2009
February 25, 2009 K's Kids New Products for 2009

2008
November 5, 2008 Famous Etch A Sketch Artists Unveils Likeness of New Commander In Chief
October 27, 2008 Famed Etch A Sketch Artist Unveils 43 American Presidents and the 2008 Presidential Winner
July 18, 2008 Etch A Sketch® Announces iPhone Version On Apple App Store
June 30, 2008 Ohio Art Celebrates 100th Anniversary!
June 15, 2008 Ohio Art Wins the Grand Award at the 2008 International Metal Decorators Association Annual Convention

2007
December 19, 2007 The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months of Fiscal 2007
October 4, 2007 Killgallon and Morris named Senior Vice Presidents of the Ohio Art Company
September 17, 2007 Betty Spaghetty® - World's First "Mix Her Up” Fashion Doll with "Spaghetty" Locks - Debuts with Celeb Stylist Hair Salon Party and Interactive Website
August 31, 2007 The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2008.
August 13, 2007 Betty Spaghetty - World's First "Mix Her Up" Fashion Doll with "Spaghetty" Locks - Debuts at Celeb Stylist Hair Salon Party in NYC
May 31, 2007 The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
May 11, 2007 Glud & Marstrand to Open First Domestic Production Site at Ohio Art Facilities - Move to Create Several Employment Opportunities
March 30, 2007 The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended January 31, 2007
February 11, 2007 K's Kids builds on success as new line of developmental toys rolls out at 2007 Toy Fair
February 11, 2007 Ohio Art draws on leading Nickelodeon characters with new Etch A Sketch line of drawing toys
February 11, 2007 Ohio Art's new line of Magical Joolz are the gem of Toy Fair
February 11, 2007 Ohio Art's stylish fashion doll Betty Spaghetty celebrates her comeback with all new makeover

2006
December 4, 2006 Ohio Art 2007 Product Line-Up to Highlight Launch of All New Betty Spaghetty Line, New Licenses and Exciting K's Kids Brand Extensions
November 20, 2006 The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for Third Quarter and Nine Months of Fiscal 2007
August 25, 2006 The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2007
August 22, 2006 Ohio Art Draws on Leading Nickelodeon Characters with New Etch A Sketch Line of drawing toys
June 8, 2006 Magna Doodle Color Plus is World's First Drawing Toy with Two True Magnetic Colors
June 8, 2006 All New Doodle Doug Draws Attention to Ohio Art's 2006 Line-Up

2005
June 1, 2005 Ohio Art Draws on Technology with Launch of All-New Etch A Sketch Scribbler
February 20, 2005 Shake, Rattle & Roll - Wired from Etch A Sketch Electronics Set to Preview on Televisions Nationwide
February 20, 2005 Ohio Art Introduces Hip Designs and Bright Colors to its Classic Etch A Sketch Line for 2005

2004
August 5, 2004 Turn Your T.V. "On" With ETO

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Southard Communications
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