‘Toy industry terrified of tablets’ has been a much-talked about subject of late, but our cover story this month explains why traditional toy companies shouldn’t be scared of embracing new technology. To be fair, the toy ...
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Disney has just announced its Infinity video game that works with physical figures, and other games publishers have hinted at introducing something like Skylanders. Do you welcome the competition? Oh definitely. We think we've invented a ...
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How has Skylanders Giants sold in the UK compared to the original Skylanders? If you compare the launch quarter of Spyro's Adventure to the launch quarter of Skylanders Giants, we're enjoying a massive growth, both in terms of the starter ...
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The Argos-owned Chad Valley is the third biggest toy brand in the UK, with revenues of £430 million in 2010/2011 (the latest official figures published). Sainsbury’s is planning to significantly expand its Grow & Play line. It ...
Tomy Europe will have a new EVP from April 1st, with Nicolai Lindhardt stepping into the role. Lindhardt (pictured) will succeed Gary Hunter, who has successfully led the integration of the RC2 and Tomy businesses to form Tomy Europe. ...
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Free drinks and networking on Wednesday January 23rd at the Hand & Flower, Olympia. The Alternative Toy Fair Party will return in January, exclusive sponsored by ToyNews, Progressive Preschool and Aardvark Swift Recruitment. The event ...
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Over 800 of the companies at Nuremberg choose not to exhibit at any other toy show. And, with over 2,700 exhibitors in total, it's an event that you simply can't afford to miss. Samantha Loveday takes a look at what we can expect from the ...
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Of the world’s three largest toy companies, only two have women on their Board of Directors and one has none. In the US, Hasbro has Lisa Gersh and Tracy Leinbach while Mattel has Frances Ferguson, Andrea Rich and Kathy White Lloyd, ...
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Surprise acquisitions,top level exec changes,retail casualties and the London 2012 effect,the continued dominance of LEGO and Moshi Monsters in-store–not to mention some eye-watering charity challenges…the toy business has ...
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Disney rocked the world this week by announcing it will acquire Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion – AND release Star Wars Episode 7 in 2015. The entertainment giant has come a very long way since its 1928 black and white Mickey Mouse film ...
One of the toy industry’s most endearing qualities is its many stories of enterprising individuals from humble origins who achieve spectacular success. We all know of people. From manufacturers and distributors to retailers and ...
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It's the most wonderful time of the year. In the toy business, it's the time when we get to see which lines live up to the hype and go on to become best-sellers. But with 2013 now not too far away, you might be looking foward to what ...
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Import Services has bolstered its portfolio of toy clients with Famosa. The new distribution platform will be operational from January 1st in time to support the launch of the new Furby plush line and the I Love Minnie range of dolls. ...
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