Toy Family Series: The Albert Family
In this installment of the Toy Family Series, Mary Couzin interviews Richard and Michael Albert about their family history as toymakers in Canada since the 1960s.
All in the Family: The Coster Family
Theo and Ora Coster founded Theora Design in Israel in the ’60s. Now their sons Gideon and Boaz, plus Boaz’s wife Aliza, are involved in the family toy and game business. Read Mary Couzin’s interview with the Coster family about their company’s history and the stories behind their most popular products.
All in the Family: The Morrison Family
Mary Couzin interviews Doug Morrison, developer of sound for talking toys and founder, alongside his wife Christine, of So Sound. The Morrison’s sons, TJ and Charlie, have since joined the family business.
Q&A With Toy Inventor Eddy Goldfarb
Mary Couzin interviews Eddy Goldfarb, inventor of more than 800 toys, and current subject of the recent documentary, Eddy’s World.
Q&A with Alan Hassenfeld, Hasbro Executive Committee Chair and Former CEO
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin interviews former Hasbro CEO and current Executive Committee Chairman Alan Hassenfeld, whose family founded the company.
All in the Family: The Herbert Brothers
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with the Herbert Brothers, game inventors, filmmakers, and winners of the 2009 Doritos Super Bowl ad contest.
All in the Family: The Horowitz Family
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with the President of American Classic Toy, Inc. Jay Horowitz and discusses his family’s deep history in the toy business.
All in the Family: The Marra Family
Most everyone in the industry knows and loves Lynn and Mike Marra, but I bet you didn’t know their history and how they got their children involved.
All in the Family: The Bortnick Family
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with BGN Sales Group’s Bortnick family, a toy sales rep group that’s built its business on maintaining strong relationships with both retailers and manufacturers.