Toy Factory That Produces Mattel Toys Investigated

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by Ioz, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Ioz, Aug 29, 2011
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    more details in link:
    Disney factory faces probe into sweatshop suicide claims | World news | The Observer
     
  2. autobotblaster, Aug 29, 2011
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    autobotblaster Y U NO!?!?!

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    China, i am dissapoint
     
  3. Orodruin, Aug 29, 2011
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    I wish I could say I was shocked by this.
     
  4. RKillian, Aug 29, 2011
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    Heh, a Chinese factory/company called "Sturdy" Products...
     
  5. BW megatron, Aug 29, 2011
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    So now we can get them at a 50% discount?
     
  6. Ioz, Aug 29, 2011
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    If this affects anything price-wise, it would probably be price increases to help pay for better wages/benefits to the factory workers.
     
  7. Brainchild, Aug 29, 2011
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    I would normally make a joke about Mattel's quality as a toy company, but that's just disgusting.