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     • Melissa Bernstein, 55, is the type of founder who seems to have it all figured out. She built the iconic Wilton, Connecticut-based toymaker Melissa & Doug into a $500 million business, is the designer behind more than 1,000 of its toys, has a happy marriage, and six--yes six --children.
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   Who is Melissa Bernstein?

   • (Melissa & Doug) Melissa & Doug co-founder Melissa Bernstein is one of world's most prolific toymakers. But don't assume her life is just fun and games — she has a shelf lined with "misfit toys" to prove it. When a new toy falls flat with consumers, Bernstein, 55, plucks one out of the boxes of returns and sits it on her shelf.

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   Are the Bernsteins still advising Melissa & Doug?

   • In response to a CT Insider question, Rangel said the Bernsteins would continue to advise the company, but would not hold any day-to-day operational roles. The Bernsteins have since gone on to launch Lifelines which sells products designed to help reduce stress. Under CEO Fernando Mercé, Melissa & Doug revenue totaled $489 million in 2022.

   Homegrown CT company Melissa & Doug sold in deal worth up to $1.1B

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   How much is Melissa & Doug worth in 2022?

   • The Bernsteins have since gone on to launch Lifelines which sells products designed to help reduce stress. Under CEO Fernando Mercé, Melissa & Doug revenue totaled $489 million in 2022. If Melissa & Doug exceeds financial projections in the coming two years, the deal's value could rise by up to $150 million to $1.1 billion.

   Homegrown CT company Melissa & Doug sold in deal worth up to $1.1B

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   Is Melissa & Doug a good company?

   • Melissa & Doug is best-known for its colorful array of wooden puzzles, play cutlery and plush toys. Bernstein is arguably the most successful living toymaker. Melissa & Doug has posted 30 straight years of growth, with never a down or a flat year. And it's on pace to do more than a billion dollars in revenue at retail this year.

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   Apr 26, 2021 · Apr 26, 2021. Melissa Bernstein. Courtesy subject. Melissa Bernstein, 55, is the type of founder who seems to have it all figured out. She built the iconic Wilton, Connecticut-based toymaker...

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   Oct 11, 2023 · Under CEO Fernando Mercé, Melissa & Doug revenue totaled $489 million in 2022. If Melissa & Doug exceeds financial projections in the coming two years, the deal's value could rise by up to $150 million to $1.1 billion.

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   Apr 26, 2021 · Bernstein, 55, estimates she has designed more than 6,000 of these toys — a new one every day-and-a-half, on average — since she and her husband started their toy company in 1988.

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   Melissa & Doug, LLC. Melissa & Doug, LLC (formerly Lights, Camera, Interaction!, Inc) is an American manufacturer of children's toys, [1] [2] including wooden puzzles, arts & crafts products, plush toys, and other educational toys. [3] [4] The company was founded in 1988 by Melissa and Doug Bernstein in their basement and in Doug's parents' garage.

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   Nov 20, 2016 · Take a trip to Bermuda with these 2 fresh and fruity recipes! Melissa and Doug Bernstein are the founders of the $400 million toy company that bears their name. Jenna Bush Hager reports for Sunday ...

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    Mar 16, 2021 · When I picture a successful woman like Melissa whose toy empire ( Melissa & Doug, with her husband Doug is worth half a billion dollars, I imagine that she has the perfect life or at least something pretty close to it. However, despite Melissa's successful business, 28 year marriage, children, and beautiful home, she had a secret that she carried within her, it was her lifelong battle with ...