Introduction of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
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Introduction of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Introduction to H o n g K o n g To y s C o u n c i l htt p : / / w w w.to ys h k . o rg / 9 September 2013 Hong Kong Toys Council Our Foundation Hong Kong Toys Council (HKTC) was established in 1986 under the auspices of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) Our Missions Promote and foster the interests of Hong Kong toy industry from both local and international perspectives Raise awareness of international product safety standards among the industry in view of the increasing demand for higher product quality Our Membership Composition Manufacturing focus with brands and trading companies We are internationally recognised… Technical Committee Member and Board Member of The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) Member of Asian Committee of Toy Industries (ACTI) ACTI Meeting ICTI CARE Seminar ICTI Meeting We are internationally recognised… Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) HK customs advisor on new local safety laws Meeting with CPSC Chairman Tenebaum We are internationally recognised… Advisor of Local Testing labs Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) Advisory Board Our Key Project in 2013 My Toy Design Competition Member Benefits 1. To organise a wide variety of activities including seminars, workshops to meet the needs and interests of the industry; 2. To channel members' views on industry-specific issues, the HKTC regularly meets relevant local and international authorities to strive for the benefits of the industry; 3. To keep members abreast of local and international timely issues, the HKTC constantly disseminates up-to-date information, including the most recent international product safety standards, international toy fairs and latest development of the industry; Member Benefits 4. Members could enjoy special rates and benefits over a dozen of services offered by the FHKI, including the issuance of Certificate of Origin, Hong Kong Q-Mark accreditation and Intellectual Property Services, which are essential to your business. Members are also invited to join activities, inclusive of site visits, seminars and conferences organised by the FHKI; 5. To provide members a cost-effective marketing platform and resourceful databank on Internet through the website of HKTC: www.toyshk.org. The Global Toy Market Source: http://www.toy-icti.org/members/PDFs/2013Washington-npd.pdf Frederique Tutt, NPD Group Photo Sharing Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia The Banned Toy Museum The word PEZ was created using the first, middle and last letter in the German word for peppermint PfeffErminZ. Banned Toy Museum Why were they recalled? • Lawn Dart Lawn Dart Answer: Heavily weighted and solid metal, Lawn Darts can pierce whatever they strike! Lawn darts have been responsible for over 7,000 injuries. On December 19, 1988, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned lawn darts from sale in the United States. • Clackers Clackers Answer: Clackers, also known as Knockers and Click Clacks, consisted of two large acrylic balls, which hung on either end of a heavy string. The two balls would swing apart and together, making the loud clacking noise that gave the toy its name. If swung too hard, the acrylic balls would shatter, sending flying shrapnel everywhere. Clackers were banned in 1985. • Cabbage Patch Doll Snacktime Kids Cabbage Patch Doll Snacktime Kids Answer: The Cabbage Patch Snacktime Kids featured battery-powered mechanical jaws. Armed with meal chewing action, this toy kept chewing, even when kids got their hair and fingers caught in the doll's mouth. Mattel recalled them in 1997. • Sky Dancers Sky Dancers Answer: Sky Dancers were a Barbie inspired helicopterlike flying toy. Placed on a mechanical base, once the cord was pulled, the Sky Dancer would twirl high into the sky. The hard plastic Sky Dancer's propeller-like wings flew rapidly in unpredictable directions, hitting users and causing temporary blindness, broken teeth, face lacerations, and one mild concussion. Galoob recalled almost 9 million Sky Dancers in 2000. • Air Pirates Comic Air Pirates Comic Answer: The underground comic, Air Pirates Funnies, was created by a group of San Francisco based cartoonists in 1971. The comic portrayed Disney characters engaging in VERY adult behavior. Disney sued, alleging copyright infringement. In 1978, the Ninth Circuit ruled against the Air Pirates. • Atomic Energy Laboratory Atomic Energy Laboratory Answer: In 1951, A.C. Gilbert, inventor of the ERECTOR set, released the U-238 Atomic Energy Lab. Using real radioactive materials, one could witness mist trails created by particles of ionizing radiation. The set included four Uranium-bearing ore samples, and originally sold for $49.50. 2013-14 Key Projects & Activities • • • • • • • BUD Project CMD Software Safety Seminar Toy Industry Dinner 2013 Hong Kong Toys Industry Conference 2014 ACTI Conference (Jan 2014) My Toy Design Competition 2014-15 Thank You! Contact us: [email protected]