Jakks Pacific is seeing increased demand for its line of fashion dolls inspired by the new movie, The Great and Powerful Oz. The Tollytots division of Jakks has launched a number of 11.5-inch fashion dolls. Oz is ready for adventure, ...
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MakieLab also picks up an Entertainment and Gaming award. Over 100,000 digital Makie doll characters have been created to date. The news comes as creator of the 3D printed dolls, MakieLab, is honoured at the SXSW 5th Annual Accelerator ...
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When Michael Thonet (Boppard am Rhein 1796 - Vienna 1871), around 1830, he invented the serial technique of steam bending of beech wood, so far only small-scale, gave impetus to a new style of working of this material and it was unanimously ...
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Lottie dolls will head to the US exclusively via distributor Schylling. Arklu announced the signing of the new distribution agreement. The distribution company will begin shipping the London-based toy developer's dolls from June this ...
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Customers can now use the app to create tailor made dolls for free. MakieLab has announced the launch of its new app Makies Doll Factory. This allows users to design and order customised 10-inch dolls from their iPad. Customers can ...
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GP Flair has been confirmed as the distributor of the new fashion doll from the creator of Bratz, Carter Bryant. Pinkie Cooper is the combination of human doll and English Toy Spaniel, who lives in the world of 'IT girl' fashion and likes ...
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Makies have become the world's first 3D printed toys to feature the CE mark. This means the dolls, which can be designed and customised by users online before being transformed into a real product, are now CE-certified EN71-compliant ...
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Hasbro will continue its association with the Jurassic Park franchise, with Universal Partnerships & Licensing revealing the firm will be the global master toy licensee for Jurassic Park 4. Hasbro has been the master toy for each film ...
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Fresh Kimmidoll Junior doll ranges have been revealed in the US. The half-inch plush beanbag dolls ($12 each) are targeting children aged 0+, while the standard Kimmidoll Junior dolls ($13 each) are aimed at those aged over three years ...
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Disney is launching a line of toys based on the Oz the Great and Powerful movie in its stores. The film arrives on March 8th in cinemas, and the product range includes toys, figurines, dress-up and clothing. Products include the Oz ...
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Asobi is looking to continue its successful run well into 2013, adding French brand Vilac to its portfolio. The exclusive distribution deal covers the UK and Ireland and also includes Vilac's sister companies, Jeujura and Petitcollin. ...
American International Toy Fair is the largest toy and youth product marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together more than 1,100 exhibiting manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from around the globe to ...
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Sales of Barbie may have fallen slightly in 2012, but Monster High more than made up for any shortfall. Worldwide gross sales for the Barbie brand were down three per cent, while sales for Other Girls Brands were up 57 per cent, ...
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3D printing doll company MakieLab has upped its range of colours. There are now four colours available, including Strawberry Milk, Cocoa Bean, Pale Pistachio and the original Ice Frosting. A statement read: "We get these luscious ...
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Warner Bros is showcasing a huge toy programme this Toy Fair season. The Hollywood giant has products inspired by the new Superman movie, Man of Steel, plus other DC Super Heroes, The Hobbit trilogy, plus The Big Bang Theory and Looney ...
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