Estrela requests judicial recovery; remember the brand's historic toys

Brinquedo Pula Macaco, from Estrela.
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Estrela, a toy brand that spanned the childhood of generations of Brazilians, filed for judicial recovery this Wednesday (20/5). The company promised to maintain its operation, from manufacturing to marketing products, during the process.
Star emerged in 1937 as a factory making rag dolls and wooden cars and, throughout the 20th century, became a giant in the sector, rivaling the biggest global brands.
The decision, according to the company's statement to shareholders, is due to "relevant economic and sectoral pressures, including, among other factors: increased cost of capital and credit restrictions; changes in consumer behavior, with greater competition from digital alternatives; and impacts accumulated over the last few years on the financial structure".
Over its almost nine decades, Estrela has brought to the shelves essential toys for any Brazilian child, such as Banco Imobiliário and Autorama.
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Estrela's toys
Aquaplay
The player uses buttons to move rings inside a container of water, trying to fit them in pins.
Monopoly
Board that challenges participants to buy land, build properties and manage their money to bankrupt their opponents.
Cai Cai
Participants need to remove the sticks from a structure without letting them fall, with precision and calm.
Face to Face
The player tries to find out which character their opponent chose, asking questions about their characteristics and appearance.
Trap
Game based on questions and challenges in the in which participants need to escape traps and respond correctly to advance in the dispute.
Detective
Players investigate a crime, gathering clues about suspects, locations and weapons used in the case, in an attempt to reveal the identity of the killer.
Ferrorama
Players set up cities and railway circuits using tracks, locomotives and different scenarios.
Fofolete
Little doll known for its colorful clothes and its ability to be easily carried in pockets and bags.
Genius
Electronic memory game in which players need to repeat increasingly faster and more complex sequences of lights and sounds, testing their concentration.
Game of Life
Players simulate the trajectory of an adult life, with choices linked to elements such as career, relationships, children and finances.
Pinote
Mounted on a horse, the player has the challenge of riding and jumping around the house or yard, stimulating their motor coordination and balance.
The Pinote toy, from Estrela.
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Pogoball
The child fits their feet into a disc, attached to an inflatable ball, and uses the structure to jump without stopping.
Monkey Jump
Participants launch monkeys into a tree full of branches. Whoever manages to trap the most monkeys without knocking over the others wins.
Pula Pirata
Players insert swords into a barrel until the hidden pirate "jumps" by surprise.
Puxa Pull Batatinha
Participants pull potatoes or connected pieces without knocking over the rest of the structure, in a combination of luck and motor coordination.
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