Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. is an American multinational toy and board game company. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The majority of its products are manufactured in East Asia. Over the years Hasbro has outsourced the manufacture of its products to third-party companies, mostly in China.
A search of the US trademark database reveals that the first use of the word Hasbro as a brand was March, 1959. Unclear if that was for games or toys.
Admin Note:
Hasbro, Inc was formally known as Hasbro Industries (Hasbro Bradley) until their name change in 1985.
In July 1989 Hasbro acquired Coleco Industries, Inc..
In 1991 Hasbro acquired Parker Brothers. They are now a subsidiary of Hasbro.
In 1992 Hasbro acquired Nomura Toys Ltd.
In 1994 Hasbro bought out Waddington's Games, Inc..
In 1995 Hasbro Interactive, Inc. was created.
In 1998 Hasbro acquired Avalon Hill Games, Inc.. They are now a subsidiary of Hasbro.
In 1999 Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast. They are now a subsidiary of Hasbro.
In 2008 Hasbro acquired Cranium, Inc..
Also acquired Palitoy Ltd..
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