The founder and MD of the UK toy wholesaler leaves to pursue new opportunities and develop the Slow Toy Movement. Founder and managing director of Asobi, Thierry Bourret, has stepped down from his role with the company. After six years ...
"It was fantastic and it did suprise me," CEO Jorgen Von Knudstorp told ToyNews. The success of The LEGO Movie came as a suprise to the toy firm's CEO Jørgen Von Knudstorp, who felt it "edgier that what I had expected." The LEGO ...
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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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“We are working to broaden our product range offered worldwide, and Hong Kong allows direct contact with our partners." Giromax will be showcasing its new products for 2015 from January 7th to 14th January at its showroom at The ...
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Online auction closes tomorrow afternoon. An online auction selling the complete production line of outdoor toy firm Berg Toys is closing tomorrow. Troostwijk Auctions is selling the line as Berg Toys is relocating production to China. ...
Troostwijk Auctions is selling the complete production line of the outdoor toy firm. Troostwijk Auctions is selling the complete production line of outdoor toy firm Berg Toys as the company is relocating production to China. The online ...
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The collectables specialist has announced a roster of new releases for 2015 featuring some of the most celebrated and niche licenses of recent years. Funko has revealed a swathe of new Pop, Retro-Pop and ReAction figures for the year ...
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LEGO Ideas user wants to bring the frantic world of Dr. Seuss to the LEGO arena with educational play-set for kids and adults. Over the years, The Cat in the Hat has taken on numerous guises, from book form and animated series to a motion ...
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The firm is now asking the toy trade to get involved in research in to the effect of trusted endorsements on toy ranges and toy buyers' habits at Toy Fair. Consumers are 20 per cent more likely to purchase toys that feature trusted ...
Loom Bands, LEGO Minifigures, anything Frozen...There have certainly been some stand out ranges of toys to define the year, but as the following suggests, there have been some dark horses, too. Looking at NPD figures for the year, ...
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Winners will be crowned at the Toy Industry Awards on January 20th, 2015. The BTHA has confirmed the finalists for the Toy Retailer of the Year Awards 2014. The shortlist is: Independent Toy Retailer of the Year: MIDCO Toymaster ...
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Gifting, homewares, collectables, puzzles and paper product will be initial focuses for classic children's property following deal with Rockpool Licensing. Rockpool Licensing has secured global representation of Brambly Hedge, the classic ...
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Esdevium distributed game sells out following weekend appearance. Rocket Games’ Pie Face board game was given a pre-Christmas sales boost at the weekend when it appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show. Distributed in the UK by Esdevium ...
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"We work very hard on the school side, constantly amending our range to suit what the schools are looking for," says firm. Arts and crafts firm, Artstraws has enjoyed a positive 2014, largely thanks to the school market. Around 60 per ...
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Latest development in design infringement dispute between Magmatic and PMS International. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has granted Magmatic permission to appeal the Court of Appeal order of April 10th 2014. It’s the ...
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