"Let's just say, the action figures have taken an 'indefinite sabbatical'" said Toys R Us, as counter petition launches. Toys R Us in the US has removed a range of Breaking Bad action figures following an online petition. Florida's ...
Petition claims the toys are 'unsuitable to be sold alongside Barbie dolls and Disney characters.' A campaign has launched in the US to remove a line of Breaking Bad action figures from Toys R Us stores. Susan Meyers has launched the ...
Tags: toys, Mezco toys
New range consists of 18 Minidoodles, a collection of Megadoodles and plush characters based on the popular gaming app. Lima Sky has unveiled its first range of Doodle Jump toys in an exclusive launch with Toys R Us stores across the US. ...
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BBC One show will return later this year with a new 40-episode run. The Link, the BBC One game show inspired by Linkee, has been recommissioned. After ranking as the number one programme in its daytime slot, The Link will return later ...
Tags: Game Show, Recommission, Toys
Pyramid International has signed contracts that will see them supply an extensive range of posters and merchandise to WHSmith and Toys R Us. The deals will see the firm supply WHSmith until 2016 and Toys R Us until 2017. "From July this ...
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Jobs of the week arrive courtesy of Bladez Toyz and Gameplan Europe. Bladez Toyz is on the hunt for a new account manager to manage national account including Argos, Toys R Us and Tesco etc. Suitable candidates must have significant ...
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Spin Master's range spans plush, vehicles, figures and more. Spin Master's Paw Patrol toy range is to launch this week at Toys R Us stores across the US. The show is currently the number one rated pre-school series in the UK and ...
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Deal inked with Choc-O-Bloc for firm to immediately start supplying products including Picture Maker. Re:creation has secured the worldwide distribution rights to Choc-O-Bloc's Magic Choc range. The firm will immediately start supplying ...
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The new figure weighs in at 43 inches in length, reportedly the biggest ever to hit US stores. A 43 inch toy version of the new Godzilla has offered fans the first full body look of the latest reincarnation of the iconic lizard. From ...
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"We are excited with the challenge of assembling and manufacturing affordable bicycles in the United States," said Arnold Kamler, CEO & chairman of Kent International. "We feel that we have found a great partner in the state of South ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation, bicycles
Retail and marketing programme to build excitement and engagement for the Cars franchise, and drive collectability at retail. Disney has detailed Cars: Fuel Your Fun, a new retail and marketing campaign designed to build excitement and ...
Toys R Us is looking to work closely with the Let Toys Be Toys consumer campaign group, agreeing to become more inclusive in its marketing of toys to girls and boys. The news follows a meeting last week between TRU's UK board members and ...
Just a fifth of stores still use gendered labeling A survey by Let Toys Be Toys has indicated that 'girls' and 'boys' signs are falling out of favour in toy stores. Throughout November, Let Toys Be Toys supporters across the UK and ...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has ordered a recall of 32-inch Coby flat screen televisions. CPSC has received reports of six incidents involving the televisions overheating, smoking or catching fire. One incident involved a ...
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Kellwood Company, a leading apparel manufacturer and marketer owned by affiliates of Sun Capital Partners Inc., announced the appointment of Lynn Shanahan to Chief Executive Officer of Kellwood Company following the Initial Public Offering ...
Tags: Kellwood, appointment, Lynn Shanahan, apparel manufacturer