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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Toymaster has teamed up with LEGO to offer customers a free Minifigure. Shoppers who buy a LEGO Minifigure from any series will be given a loyalty card, which is stamped with a picture of Toby Toymaster. Once a customer collects five ...
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Online is still the number one go-to destination for mums who are looking for pre-school toys. 58.3 per cent of parents surveyed by ToyNews say they buy their new toys using internet stores. However, one third of those say they also ...
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Moshi Monsters has partnered with popular toy retailers to bring a range of exclusive Moshi Monsters digital codes to kids this Easter. From March 27th until April 21st this year, Argos will offer Moshi fans the chance to obtain an ...
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Toy retailers looking for a little something extra to offer in-store as margin makers should take a look at two new introductions from Energizer. The firm has rolled out Energizer Ultra+ batteries with PowerSeal technology and the ...
Toy retailers are getting behind World Book Day with a host of promotions. Toys R Us is encouraging children to dress up for World Book Day today (pictured, March 7th). It is offering 20 per cent off Smoby products, as well as buy one ...
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The British Toy & Hobby Association has welcomed feedback to this year's Toy Industry Awards and says this will help shape the next event. The news comes following the toy industry's call for an Awards shake-up. The BTHA's committee has ...
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The UK toy trade wants its annual awards ceremony overhauled. ToyNews received feedback from 30 toy firms, many of which called for better recognition for smaller brands, as well as a tweaked format and product reviews process. ...
Entries for the annual Toy Industry Twitterwards - recognising the best use of Twitter by toy retailers, suppliers and commentators - are now open. Organised by Toy Shop UK, the awards are designed to celebrate those businesses or ...
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Playhouse specialist Kiddiewinkles is offering several retail discounts at Spring Fair 2013. The company is launching its new Swatch Books at the Birmingham NEC show this week, which include physical fabric samples of playhouses, along ...
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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A fresh free-to-play online Tekken fighting game will allow players to improve their deck by purchasing physical cards. Tekken Card Tournament will be available for smartphones, tablets and PC in the next few weeks. It's produced by ...
We list the up-to-date contact details and buyers for the UK's biggest toy retailers. From specialists to supermarkets and online stores to general retailers, we've listed all the key toy stores and buyers you need to know. Our ...
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Retail opinion was divided over what the most important or stand out moment was for the toy industry last year. Hasbro’s new Furby was named by just under ten per cent of the retailers we questioned, while seven per cent said the ...
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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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