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Around 6.2 Million Skylanders Figures Were Sold in The UK Last Year

Jan 25, 2013

Around 6.2 million Skylanders figures were sold in the UK last year. MCV reports Activision’s kids franchise was the UK’s biggest physical video games brand last year, with Skylanders toys representing 25 per cent of all video ...

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LEGO Group Responded to Criticism of Its Star Wars Jabbas Palace Set, Released Last Year

Jan 25, 2013

The LEGO Group has responded to criticism of its Star Wars Jabbas Palace set, released last year. Members of the Austrian Turkish Cultural Community complained that the set looks too similar to the famous Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul. ...

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Goldfish & Bison Has Sponsored The Café Located in The G Aisle of London Toy Fair

Jan 24, 2013

To celebrate the UK launch of the illuminated construction toy Laser Pegs, Goldfish & Bison has sponsored the café located in the G aisle of London Toy Fair. Now visitors on their break can entertain themselves by building with ...

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The 2012 Toy Industry Awards Winners Have Been Revealed

Jan 24, 2013

The 2012 Toy Industry Awards winners have been revealed. The awards ceremony took place at London Olympia's West Hall last night, organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association and the Toy Retailers Association. TOY RETAILER OF THE ...

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ToyNews Can Reveal That Spirograph Will Be Launching in The UK After All in Full 3D

Jan 24, 2013

ToyNews can reveal that Spirograph will be launching in the UK after all - in full 3D. Goldfish & Bison will launch fresh products this summer, starting from an entry-level £2.99 pack right up to a £24.99 studio set. The ...

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Clint Dempsey Has Told ToyNews He Feels Humbled There's a Toy Based on Him

Jan 24, 2013

Premier League footballer Clint Dempsey has told ToyNews he feels humbled there's a toy based on him. The Tottenham star and US international was promoting the new SoccerSuckers boys' collectables range at Jumbo's Toy Fair 2013 stand ...

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Toy Price Cuts Made Too Early by Certain Retailers Are Having a Effect on The Industry

Jan 24, 2013

Toy price cuts made too early by certain retailers are having a "damaging" effect on the industry. Alan Simpson, Chairman of the TRA, made the comments following last night's 2012 Toy Industry Awards. He said: “In a year which has ...

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Paul Lamond Games Bolstered Its Craft Line-up with The Addition of Make Your Puppet Kits

Jan 24, 2013

Paul Lamond Games has bolstered its craft line-up with the addition of Make Your Own Puppet kits. The range from Crafty Kids features six kits, each containing everything required to create puppet perfection. The Crafty Kids range ...

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Win in The Game Category Follows Wins for 5 Second Rule in 2011 and Poppin Hoppies in 2012

Jan 24, 2013

University Games recorded a hat-trick when its forthcoming action game Don’t Rock The Boat picked up a Best New Toy Award. The win in the games category follows wins for 5 Second Rule in 2011 and Poppin Hoppies in 2012. Adrian ...

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The Good Toy Guide Is Celebrating Its Official Launch at Toy Fair

Jan 24, 2013

The Good Toy Guide is celebrating its official launch at Toy Fair with the announcement of its new mascot: Popcorn the Bear. The play advice site went live in September and recieved such a positive response that the team knew it needed to ...

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The British Toy and Hobby Association Has Chosen The Best Designed Stands of Toy Fair 2013

Jan 24, 2013

The British Toy and Hobby Association has chosen the best designed stands of Toy Fair 2013. Playmobil was awarded Best Designed Stand (space only), while Shiner picked up the Best Shell Stand. The companies' stands can be found at Gallery ...

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GB Toys Has Announced That It Has Been Awarded a UK Deal for Distribution Rights

Jan 24, 2013

GB Toys, Golden Bear’s older kids division, has announced that it has been awarded a UK deal for distribution rights for a new One Direction gift collection along with licensee rights to develop a brand new range of 1D bears. The ...

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VTech Is Stepping Outdoors with Its Latest Toy Line, Kidiactive

Jan 24, 2013

VTech is stepping outdoors with its latest toy line, Kidiactive, which adds electronic features to the flying disc, the ball and the skipping rope. The VTech Talking Disc features a recording button and four funny face buttons for ...

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Mookie Has Unveiled Its Toy Line Based on The Popular Bee-Based Pre-School Show The Hive

Jan 24, 2013

Mookie has unveiled its toy line based on the popular bee-based pre-school show The Hive. On show at Olympia are the interactive play-sets The Honeybee Hive and The Honeydew School, which will be available from March at Argos. With The ...

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Sales of Traditional Toys in Industry's Five Largest European Markets Fell by 2% in 2012

Jan 24, 2013

Sales of traditional toys in the industry’s five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) fell by 2% in 2012, according to the latest data published by the NPD Group. This was the first time the combined ...

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