The European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products (RAPEX) stopped many substandard products from reaching European consumers last year, according to a report released by the European Commission today. As ...
Tags: RAPEX Product, Toys, Toys Industry
LeapFrog enjoyed a healthy 40 per cent growth in March YTD, according to new data released by NPD. The impressive figure means that LeapFrog has maintained its position as the eighth biggest toy manufacturer in the UK, with the firm ...
The new chemical requirements of the EU Toy Directive will come in to effect on July 20th, and UL Laboratories is helping manufacturers meet the standards. The updated Toy Directive will aim to protect children from harmful chemical ...
Firstly, could you give me a quick recap of how 2012 was for Flair? Was the year better or worse than expected? 2012 was a challenging year in the UK, with the market being at best flat and trading being so late, but it was good for us. ...
Tags: Toys, toy packaging
With Easter and summer school holidays upon us, parents will not only be faced with more expense but also vast quantities of excess toy packaging, as they seek ways of entertaining their children on long journeys. Toy packaging is ...
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Love it or hate it, technology in toys is here to stay – January's Toy Fair was testament to that. There's a growing market for app toys but it's a tricky path to navigate. We're still a few years off parents giving their ...
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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One of the largest toy manufacturers in the world, Giochi Preziosi Group, has announced its collaboration with Printechnologics, using their unique Touchcode technology. Launching this spring, the award-winning technology will allow ...
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Dr Amanda Gummer discusses niche markets and how to make the most of them. With margins on mass market products being cut to the bone due to tough competition, it’s worth looking at some of the niche markets which aren’t quite ...
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LeapFrog is the fastest-growing top ten toy manufacturer in the UK, according to full-year 2012 NPD data. The company says it grew by 26 per cent last year, when it became the eighth biggest toy manufacturer in the UK. The LeapPad kids' ...
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Misleading statements and fiction about toy safety are often communicated to the general public. The public must have access to the facts, so that they can make informed decisions about purchasing safe toys for their children. We want to ...
Tags: Toys, Toy Safety, Misleading statements, fiction
Dr Amanda Gummer from The Good Toy Guide takes a look at what kids want from bikes and scooters as they grow up, and what manufacturers should be mindful of... Wheels are great fun for all ages. From sitting on something and being ...
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