This month, we take an in depth look at one of the States'fastest growing exports: STEM toys. The April issue of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad, here. This month, we take an in depth look at one of the States' ...
Firm releases a collection of soft play, sensory and activity toys, car and travel toys and sleep aids, all featuring Tiny Tatty Teddy. The Carte Blanche Group has teamed with Suncrest Trading to develop a new range of pre-school lines ...
The firm ended 2014 with 33 per cent growth and in the number one spot for all UK plush sales. Golden Bear is confident of a successful 2015 following a sales growth of 33 per cent and securing the number one spot in all UK plush sales, ...
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The firm has also outlined its plans to open a further 14 high street stores this year. Family run toy chain, The Entertainer is gearing up to open its landmark 100th store next month. The new store will be situated in Aylesbury in ...
Tags: pre-school characters, Toys
m4e secures deal with firm covering Europe, CIS, Middle East and North Africa. Simba Dickie Group is adding to its licensed portfolio, securing the master toy rights for CGI series Wissper from m4e. The agreement covers Europe, CIS, ...
Jakks Pacific, Character Options, LEGO and Smyths Toys among the winners celebrated this year. The UK toy industry’s elite gathered last night in the IMAX theatre of London’s Science Museum to celebrate this year’s ...
36 toys pick up honours across 12 categories. The winners of the Toy Fair Best New Toy Awards have been announced for the seventh year at Toy Fair, predicting some of the top new toys for 2015. Winners range from household names such as ...
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Honest Mum to present ‘How To Turn Your Blog Idea Into A Business’. One of the UK’s most successful bloggers will be sharing her tips on how to turn your blog into a profitable business that brings in serious cash, at ...
NPD figures show that brand has held onto its number two position in Total Games. Vivid's Drumond Park division is celebrating a solid performance in 2014. NPD figures (by value) show the brand to have held onto its number two position ...
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Broadcaster, author and media guru will present the session, ‘Prepare To Shine’. Broadcaster, author and media guru Janey Lee Grace will present the keynote session at the upcoming FunFest Blogger Summit Conference. Taking ...
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The firm will take on the role of global manufacturer and will distribute a new range of toys in the UK, Asia, North America, Canada and Latin America. US toy company Jazwares has signed a deal with FremantleMedia Kids & Family ...
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This year sees the construction firm inject new products into its pre-school, girls and boys lines. Autumn/winter 2015 is set to be a big season for Mega Brands as it continues to build upon its successful pre-school ranges, including the ...
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Firm to roll out range of pre-school puzzles and games for new series. Coolabi has inked a deal with Ravensburger as it continues to grow the licensing programme ahead of the debut of the new series of The Clangers. Ravensburger will ...
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“It’s a ringing endorsement for the brand and great to see the educational benefits and play value of our toys are being acknowledged,” said LEGO Duplo's Genelle Holton. The LEGO Duplo brand rounded off 2014 in style, ...
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"We work very hard on the school side, constantly amending our range to suit what the schools are looking for," says firm. Arts and crafts firm, Artstraws has enjoyed a positive 2014, largely thanks to the school market. Around 60 per ...
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