A full 80 days out of Christmas, the iconic Regent Street toy shop has unveiled its top toy picks for the season, including a Star Wars quadcopter that can reach speeds of 35 mph. A Star Wars drone, VTech’s latest smartwatch and ...
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The more than 250 year old toy store has its flagship in London but has detailed plans to open a new branch at Resorts World Birmingham in late October. Iconic toy shop Hamleys is making its move to the West Midlands this month, with the ...
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The retailer's store opened in Belfast on August 13th, where guests enjoyed meeting LEGO Ninjago and Star Wars characters. The Entertainer’s first Northern Ireland store officially open on August 13th, and has proved a success with ...
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Now that LEGO has unveiled a wheelchair using-figure and a stay-at-home dad in its latest LEGO City set, it seems the toy giant is embracing a true representation of society with its products. Jade Burke speaks to manufacturers and ...
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Members of the ToyNews Retail Advisory Board have united in the belief that the attitudes of the world's major toy suppliers towards the UK's indie scene need addressing before they become too marginalised With talk of big name mergers ...
Having just celebrated its fourth birthday, Captain Neil Waite from Captain Neil´s Toy Chest tells Jade Burke how Shopkins has been a success for his business and why he chose a pirate theme for his store. Tell me a bit about your ...
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The 7,000 square meter store boasts Go-Karting, a full scale Millenium Falcon and a 13 meter tall LEGO rocket. Celebrations are under way for the grand opening of Hamelys’ largest European toyshop in Moscow today. The iconic toy ...
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The Brighton-based toy shop aims to have a network of stores across the region, offering children a traditional alternative to the offering of big name retailers. Indie retailer Whirligig is expanding across the South East, with the ...
Danielle Powell of Over the Rainbow Toy Shop in Staffordshire won a family ticket to the world premiere of the film. Rainbow Designs presented a lucky winner with tickets to the premiere of the new Shaun the Sheep The Movie at Toy Fair ...
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After nearly 30 years in the Ashbourne High Street, Jean Hambleton has decided to close the shop's doors for good. Independent toy retailer Lumbards Toy Shop has revealed its intentions to cease trading at the end of March this year. ...
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The Good Toy Guide has awarded the online retailer the January accolade for its dedication to traditional toys and play. Online toy store The Forgotten Toy Shop has been named the first Good Toy Guide Retailer of the Month for 2015. Set ...
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After four years on south Bristol's Wells Road, the traditional toy retailer will close its store due to the economic climate. Wells independent toy retailer Jack and Jill Toy Shop has announced its plans to close its high street store ...
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Families aided with early opening hours, reduced fluorescent lighting and parent-led autism awareness trained staff. Toys R Us stores across the UK have opened their doors to an autism-friendly shopping experience, thanks to the efforts ...
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Gloucester store will be located at The Kings Walk shopping centre while the Edinburgh site is located at the Cameron Toll shopping centre. The Entertainer is to open new stores in Gloucester and Edinburgh on Saturday, December 13th ...
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A haul of counterfeit dolls, umbrellas, watches, backpacks and blankets were seized by Nottinghamshire County Council. Hundreds of potentially dangerous Frozen toys and products have been seized from a toy shop in Nottinghamshire. A ...
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