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3D Printing Doll Company Makielab Has Upped Its Range of Colours

Feb 4, 2013

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 ...

Tags: Makie dolls, 3D printing doll, Toys

Playhouse Specialist Kiddiewinkles Is Offering Several Retail Discounts

Feb 4, 2013

Playhouse specialist Kiddiewinkles is offering several retail discounts at Spring Fair 2013. The company is launching its new Swatch Books at the Birmingham NEC show this week, which include physical fabric samples of playhouses, along ...

Tags: physical fabric samples, toy retailers, toy shop

The Inventor of Popular Drawing Toy Etch A Sketch Has Died

Feb 4, 2013

The inventor of popular drawing toy Etch A Sketch has died. Andre Cassagnes passed away aged 86 on January 16th, the Ohio Art Company told BBC. The cause of death has not yet been revealed. The Ohio Art Company picked up the drawing ...

Tags: Etch A Sketch, popular drawing toy, Andre Cassagnes, Toy Fair

BáBóGbaby Is Showcasing Its English Learning Teddybear at Spring Fair This Week

Feb 4, 2013

Bábógbaby is showcasing its English Learning teddybear at Spring Fair this week. After a busy Christmas with the Irish and Welsh bear, the firm says there has been steady interest in the English bear since the London Toy ...

Tags: English bear, teddybear, toy

Cozy Time's Newest Collection Boasts Traditional Bagpuss Plush Toys

Feb 4, 2013

Cozy Time is to release a host of new licensed Bagpuss plush toys and accessories in the UK after penning a deal with rights management firm Coolabi. Set to launch in spring 2013, Cozy Time's newest collection boasts traditional Bagpuss ...

Tags: Bagpuss, plush toys, Bagpuss plush toys

Warner Bros Is Showcasing a Huge Toy Programme This Toy Fair Season

Feb 1, 2013

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 ...

Tags: Warner Bros, toy programme, Toy Fair season

The UK's Only Nursery Trade Show Is Now Only Round The Corner

Feb 1, 2013

The UK’s only nursery trade show – Harrogate Nursery Fair – which takes place from 24th to 26th March is now only round the corner. It's already completely sold out and will offer eight halls of new toys and gift ...

Tags: nursery trade show, Harrogate Nursery Fair, Toys

This Year's International Toy Fair in Germany Kicks off Today

Jan 31, 2013

This year's International Toy Fair in Germany kicks off today. It will attract some 2,776 exhibitors from 62 countries, and more than 76,000 visitors. With over one million products on show, ToyNews looks at what the UK companies - ...

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Argos Is Cutting 20 Per Cent off The Price of Turtles Toys This Saturday

Jan 30, 2013

Argos is cutting 20 per cent off the price of Turtles toys this Saturday only in its Merry Hill shop. And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will make their first UK store appearance at Argos' Merry Hill store on the same day. Fans will ...

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The First Ever Barbie Construction Toys for Girls Will Hit UK Shelves on March 9th

Jan 30, 2013

The first ever Barbie construction toys for girls will hit UK shelves on March 9th. Mega Bloks Barbie is ready to launch worldwide following its US launch in December 2012. The range includes a Luxury Mansion, Fashion Boutique, Pet ...

Tags: Mega Bloks Barbie, UK, Toys

Wow Toys Is Launching A Line of Collectable Animal Figures Next Month

Jan 30, 2013

Wow Toys is launching a line of collectable animal figures next month. Known as My Pocket Pets, these pre-school toys will target children aged 18 months and upwards. Each pack contains a cute animal figure, plus an RSPCA sheet that ...

Tags: RSPCA, Pocket Money Animal Toy, toy

New Brand BanBao Is Launching Into The UK Market for The First Time

Jan 30, 2013

New brand BanBao is launching into the UK market for the first time at next week's Spring Fair. The company's portfolio combines educational cognitive play with role-play and adventure, with the ABS plastic bricks having the ability to ...

Tags: Banbao, Toys, Spring Fair Debut

The Malawi Orphanage Funded by The Toy Trust's Three Peaks Challenge Has Now Been Built

Jan 30, 2013

The Malawi orphanage funded by the Toy Trust's Three Peaks Challenge last year has now been built. The UK toy industry's charity arm has revealed to ToyNews that the orphanage - named Toy Trust House - will be home to over 50 children ...

Tags: Toy, Toy Trust's Three Peaks, UK toy industry

Jumbo Has Revealed a Special 25% off Promotion for Its Wasgij Brand

Jan 30, 2013

With today (January 29th) marking National Puzzle Day, Jumbo has revealed a special 25% off promotion for its Wasgij brand. There are three different concepts in the Wasgij range - Original, Destiny and Mystery. All have a RRP of ...

Tags: Jumbo, National Puzzle Day, Wasgij brand

The 2014 London Toy Fair Will Take Place From January 21st to 23rd, ToyNews Has Learned

Jan 29, 2013

The 2014 London Toy Fair will take place from January 21st to 23rd, ToyNews has learned. The news comes after Simon Pilling, Head of Toy Fair Operations and Sales, says he was delighted with this year's show. "Toy Fair 2013 was a ...

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