Quick notes

It looks like Cannon may be replacing the (apparently) departing Martha Stewart line at Sears and Kmart. Martha's exit is not official yet, but it seems to be a done deal (the contract is up at the end of 2009). Cannon is a good brand name and while it may not have the cachet of the Martha Stewart name, it may be a better fit with the Sears/Kmart customer base.

Lionel has come chugging out of bankruptcy:

Lionel, which has been in business since 1900, sought bankruptcy protection in 2004 after a trade-secrets dispute with MTH Electric Trains.

As a baby boomer who loved my electric trains, I wish them well.