‘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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The April 2013 edition of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad. The issue boasts the first interview with Simon Hedge since he took on the role of managing director of GP Flair. We talk about the firm's strong start to ...
New packaging, licences and pricing are being introduced for Plasticine, as Flair aims to reinvigorate the classic brand. Launching in the autumn, the firm has made the packaging more modern, fun and suitable for older kids, who are a ...
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The 2013 Australian Toy Awards winners have been revealed. The news comes after the 2013 Australian Toy Hobby & Nursery Fair kicked off yesterday (March 3rd). It runs until March 6th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre ...
GP Flair's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures are now the number one selling item in the super category, according to new data from NPD. The range was 56 per cent above the next best selling line, according to January figures. ...
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Event production and audio-visual specialists Anagram used an Avolites Ai Media Server to replicate the atmosphere of the underground sewer lair of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Part of the relaunch of the cult TV series, Nickelodeon ...
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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys have launched in the UK. The collection includes five sets inspired by Nickelodeon’s recently launched computer-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series. LEGO Turtles consists of ...
Wonder Forge is showcasing its new line of games based on Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property this week at New York Toy Fair. Hitting retail from spring, the range will include Flying Attack skill and action board game ...
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Nickelodeon and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. today announced a worldwide, multi-year deal to develop and publish video games inspired by the new CG-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja ...
LEGO Friends, Turtles and Skylanders Giants among the top toys this year. This year's finest toys and games have been unveiled at the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the Toy of the Year Awards. The 13th annual awards ceremony kicked ...
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Argos is cutting 20 per cent off the price of Turtles toys this Saturday only in its Merry Hill shop. And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will make their first UK store appearance at Argos' Merry Hill store on the same day. Fans will ...
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Despite only being released on December 1st NPD data shows that sales of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys were impressive during the festive period. In December the Turtles were fifth in the Action Figure category for December ...
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Underground Toys is to continue making its Star Wars Talking Plush toys (previously a ‘Best Toy’ at the Licensing Awards) after resigning with Lucas Licensing. Also showcasing on the Undergound stand will be the new four-inch ...
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Nearly half of all Argos sales during the 44 weeks to January 5th were made online - some 42 per cent. Customers can also use the Check & Reserve service across 16,000 Argos products. The news comes as the retailer prepares to launch ...
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An underground sewer lair was created in London recently to celebrate the launch of the next generation of popular children's series. Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) invited over 350 guests to Shoreditch, London to ...
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