U.S. seaborne toy imports inched ahead in October, rising 5% on a year earlier for peak season. Some brands have struggled however, with Ben-10 merchandise dropping 40%, while American Girl products dropped 19%. The latter may have been the result of earlier importing than last year – shipments for the past three months were 29% higher. Among the most-anticipated toys “Fingerlings” have led the way in the four months to October 31, with 1,565 TEUs of imports vs. “Hatchimals Surprises” reaching 970 TEUs. In the month of October alone the two were evenly matched suggesting Hatchimals maker...