Disney has revealed a selection of the items in its 1,000-strong portfolio of Monsters University toys in New York. Never known to do things by halves, the firm kicked off with a marching band, as well as appearances from the film's ...
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The five Nuremberg Toy Fair 2013 ToyAward winners have been revealed. They are as follows: Baby&Infant award (0-2 years) - Tobbles Neo (Fat Brain) This features six colourful cups that encourage children to build their first tower. ...
Bábógbaby is showcasing its English Learning teddybear at Spring Fair this week. After a busy Christmas with the Irish and Welsh bear, the firm says there has been steady interest in the English bear since the London Toy ...
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The UK’s only nursery trade show – Harrogate Nursery Fair – which takes place from 24th to 26th March is now only round the corner. It's already completely sold out and will offer eight halls of new toys and gift ...
Orchard Toys is going after the pre-school market with a host of new puzzles aimed at kids over two years old. The firm launched no less than four new games and two jigsaw puzzles at Toy Fair last week. Simon Newbery, Orchard Toys ...
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Wow Toys is launching a line of collectable animal figures next month. Known as My Pocket Pets, these pre-school toys will target children aged 18 months and upwards. Each pack contains a cute animal figure, plus an RSPCA sheet that ...
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Hit Entertainment is seeking a licensing manager for Hard Lines. The candidate needs to have at least two years marketing experience ideally in entertainment or responsibility for the development and implementation of the UK and ...
The 2012 Toy Industry Awards winners have been revealed. The awards ceremony took place at London Olympia's West Hall last night, organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association and the Toy Retailers Association. TOY RETAILER OF THE ...
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Mookie has unveiled its toy line based on the popular bee-based pre-school show The Hive. On show at Olympia are the interactive play-sets The Honeybee Hive and The Honeydew School, which will be available from March at Argos. With The ...
Sales of traditional toys in the industry’s five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) fell by 2% in 2012, according to the latest data published by the NPD Group. This was the first time the combined ...
GP Flair will launch a line of Doc McStuffins dolls, plush, role-play and play-sets this year. The toys - developed by Just Play - are officially licensed by Disney Junior's popular pre-school TV show and will hit shelves as early as ...
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Market statistics released today at Toy Fair by NPD show that the UK toy industry stood firm in 2012 - in the face of poor retail performance overall and in comparison with like for like industry sectors. NPD figures show that UK toy ...
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Rainbow Designs is showing-off its Paddington the Adventurous Bear collection at Toy Fair. Designed for kids aged two to five, the range aims to capture Paddington’s well-known spirit of adventure and fun. It features bean toys, a ...
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While some areas continued to struggle this year, there are signs of improvement. Samantha Loveday asks some key licensing execs for their views on the year gone by, the challenges and what 2013 might hold. "For spring/summer 2012 the ...
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Halilit has hired two new experienced sales agents in time for Toy Fair. Matt Martin (left) will cover London and the South East, whilst Doug Wares (right) will be responsible for all of Scotland. Both agents will be selling all the ...
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