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Hasbro Will Continue Its Association with The Jurassic Park Franchise

Feb 19, 2013

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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The Rainbow Toy Awards for Excellence 2013 Are Open for Entries

Feb 19, 2013

The Rainbow Toy Awards for Excellence 2013 are open for entries. Any new toy product launch this year is eligible to be entered into the Awards, which is now in its fifth year. Award winners and highly commended products will be ...

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Hello Kitty Will Be Playing Cupid Next Valentine's Day

Feb 19, 2013

Hello Kitty will be playing cupid next Valentine's Day, with Underground Toys lining up a collection of special themed plush for launch this autumn/winter. The Valentine Hello Kitty plush with sound effects will come with a deluxe ...

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First Images of The Official LEGO Lone Ranger Sets Have Appeared Online

Feb 19, 2013

First images of the official LEGO Lone Ranger sets have appeared online. MTV Geek originally posted the pictures and LEGO re-tweeted them this week. The sets are based on the upcoming Disney movie The Lone Ranger which is due to hit ...

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Own Label - or Private Label - Has Become a Key Battleground

Feb 19, 2013

In an economic environment where every penny counts for the consumer, own label – or private label – has become a key battleground. The lines assist the retailer in providing a better mix of margin across the complete ...

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The Biggest Member of The Hexbug Toy Family Will Hit Shelves This Year

Feb 19, 2013

The biggest member of the Hexbug toy family will hit shelves this year, Innovation First International has announced. The Hexbug Scarab XL and Hexbug Spider XL remote control products are both 65 per cent larger than their original ...

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Members of The GMB Union Are Staging a Number of Demonstrations

Feb 19, 2013

Members of the GMB union are staging a number of demonstrations across nine Amazon UK depots today (Wednesday, February 13th). The dispute concerns staff wages, which are £6.20 an hour - one penny above the UK minimum wage, ...

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Wonder Forge Is Showcasing Its New Line of Games

Feb 18, 2013

Wonder Forge is showcasing its new line of games based on Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property this week at New York Toy Fair. Hitting retail from spring, the range will include Flying Attack skill and action board game ...

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Parents and Toy Industry Are Being Urged to "Do Something Funny with Jelly" for Charity

Feb 18, 2013

Kids, parents and members of the toy industry are being urged to "Do something funny with Jelly" for charity. The In Thing has teamed up Izziwizzi kids to donate Gelli Baff and launch the campaign in aid of Comic relief. This will ...

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'Bank with Safe' Play-Set Sends out The Wrong Message to Children

Feb 18, 2013

Playmobil has responded to campaigners who said its 'Bank with Safe' play-set sends out the wrong message to children. Danny Bryan, chairman of Communities Against Gun and Knife Crime, said the toy was "horrendous" as it includes a ...

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Jakks Pacific Has Extended Its Relationship with Lucasfilm

Feb 18, 2013

Jakks Pacific has extended its relationship with Lucasfilm, inking a deal to manufacture and distribute a raft of new Star Wars products. The agreement includes a 31-inch Darth Vader figure (pictured), as well as additional product ...

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ToyNews Launched a Fight Fakes Campaign to Help Prevent Counterfeit Toys Hitting Market

Feb 18, 2013

ToyNews has launched a Fight the Fakes campaign to help prevent counterfeit toys hitting the market. We will work with the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), a government-funded initiative run by the City of London Police, the ...

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More Than 100 Million Skylanders Toys Have Been Sold Across The Globe

Feb 18, 2013

More than 100 million Skylanders toys have been sold across the globe. And the Skylanders franchise has just passed the $1 billion mark in terms of worldwide retail sales. Both figures inclusive of toy and accessory packs, according ...

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Mattel and Fisher-Price Will Be Showing off The First Products

Feb 18, 2013

Mattel and Fisher-Price will be showing off the first products in the new Thomas Wooden Railway line at New York Toy Fair this week. The new product line marks a return to Fisher-Price's heritage in wooden toys. Thomas Wooden Railway ...

Tags: Mattel, Fisher-Price, Thomas Wooden Railway line, New York Toy Fair

A Remote Control Helicopter Supplier Has Secured Funding From HSBC

Feb 18, 2013

A remote control helicopter supplier has secured funding from HSBC. Barnsley's Fast Lad Performance plans to use the investment to grow internationally. Founded in 2006 by radio control helicopter enthusiasts Jamie Renwick and Chris ...

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