The UK’s Giftware Association has unveiled its list of winners for the 2013 Gift of the Year Awards. ThumbsUp's Zip Earphones have been selected as the winner in the Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories category, while Scrabble ...
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. ...
A cat is set to replace the classic iron token used in Monopoly. Fans from 185 countries voted for the change on Facebook as part of the Monopoly "Save Your Token" campaign, which featured on the cover of ToyNews' February issue. The ...
Over three million Go Walkies pets sold to date; three new TV lines planned for autumn. Vivid Imaginations is throwing even more weight behind the popular AniMagic brand this year, revealing that more than three million of the Go ...
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The third Skylanders video game features figures that can transform. Skylanders: Swap Force comes with over 50 new toys, 16 of which can be split in two and combined together to form different combinations. In a demo shown to ToyNews ...
More than 15,000 execs from 92 countries have registered to attend next week's US Toy Fair in New York, according to the Toy Industry Association. Year to date registration for international buyers is up three per cent - at time of press, ...
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A host of Pac-Man construction toys will launch this autumn to accompany the new TV show. 41 Entertainment has granted K’Nex with the wordwide licence for the products (excluding Japan). Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures TV ...
A new organic plush toy range is on show at Spring Fair 2013 this week. Best Years' line - targeting children from birth - arrives in stores in March. It is produced in Egypt using soft Egyptian organic cotton. The designs range from ...
Clooci has launched a couple of fresh USB toys at Spring Fair 2013. Okiiyo (pictured) is a USB card reader that can be used to save and transport files between devices such as a smartphone, PC, Mac, digital camera or handheld games ...
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The five Nuremberg Toy Fair 2013 ToyAward winners have been revealed. They are as follows: Baby&Infant award (0-2 years) - Tobbles Neo (Fat Brain) This features six colourful cups that encourage children to build their first tower. ...
Forget having to feed a real goldfish: These RoboFish live on batteries. The underwater products were shown off at the Nuremberg Toy Fair last week in the Toys 3.0 area. A bowl, fish and battery set is already available in some parts ...
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David Beckham has helped sledge sales soar after being photographed using them with his sons in the snow. And the products will be on display at Spring Fair 2013 this week, courtesy of distributor TKC. The firm says sales rose after ...
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Eleanor de Bruin has stepped into the editor’s role on the consumer-focused toy news website ToyTalk. De Bruin takes on the role of editor following three years as a writer on the site. “I'm really delighted to be the new ...
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Galt Toys has acquired the licence to manufacture and distribute Ambi Toys across the world. Ambi Toys is a popular brand that designs toys aimed at the 3 to 24 month age bracket. Formed in 1968 and distributed in 20 nations, the brand ...
German footballer Marco Reus visited the Nuremberg Toy Fair today to show off his custom Hot Wheels car. The 23-year-old Borussia Dortmund and German national team star presented the model to the press at Mattel's stand. His Hot ...