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Golden Bear Has Reported 'overwhelming' Demand for Its Woolly and Tig Toy Line

May 31, 2013

Retailers pre-selling first two products reporting "high demand". Golden Bear has reported 'overwhelming' demand for its Woolly and Tig toy line, with pre-sales way above where the firm originally expected them to be. The first two ...

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LEGO City Teams up with Chat Magazine for Special Competition

May 31, 2013

LEGO City teams up with Chat magazine for special competition. LEGO City has partnered with women's magazine Chat offering readers the chance to nominate a 'real life hero' to be made into a life-size LEGO statue. For example, the hero ...

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Kids' Pony Brand Filly Has Sold More Than 60 Million Collectable Figurines to Date

May 31, 2013

Pony brand's new TV show Filly Funtasia premieres globally next year. Kids' pony brand Filly has sold more than 60 million collectable figurines to date. The brand is the number one girls licence in Germany, claims BRB Internacional, ...

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a New Report Has Warned That 20% of Stores Could Disappear Altogether From UK High Streets

May 30, 2013

One in five shops will close over the next five years says new survey. A new report has warned that 20 per cent of stores could disappear altogether from UK High Streets, as more people shop online. The Centre for Retail Research ...

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The UK Games Expo Has Experienced an Attendance Increased on Previous Years by 50%

May 30, 2013

Seventh annual event sees attendance soar by 50 per cent. The UK Games Expo has experienced an attendance increased on previous years by 50 per cent with more smaller traders at the show than ever before. And this weekend ( Friday, May ...

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It's Full Steam Ahead for Busy Trends UK, with The Firm Moving Its Sales

May 30, 2013

Move to new premises and distribution partnership with Wow Wee bolster firm. It's full steam ahead for busy Trends UK, with the firm moving its sales and marketing operation into new premises as it continues with its growth plans. The ...

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MessagePetz Has Launched on Crowd Funding Site Kickstarter and Hopes to Raise $45,000

May 30, 2013

MessagePetz Bear described as "Teddy Ruxpin for the smartphone generation". MessagePetz, a wi-fi enabled teddy bear, has launched on crowd funding site Kickstarter today and hopes to raise $45,000 from backing. The new teddy bear uses ...

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IMC Toys Is Hosting an Exclusive Preview Event for Its New VIP Pets Line

May 30, 2013

Exclusive preview of IMC Toys' line being held today (May 29th). IMC Toys is hosting an exclusive preview event for its new VIP Pets line at Harrods Toy Kingdom today (Wednesday, May 29th). The firm believes that the pets have the ...

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The UK Is The 'luckiest Country in Europe' According to LEGO

May 30, 2013

95 rare gold figures found in UK, placing country first in European winning stakes. The UK is the 'luckiest country in Europe' according to LEGO, with it coming out on top in the table of countries with the most LEGO Minifigures' Mr Gold ...

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The June 2013 Edition of ToyNews Is Now Available to Read Online and on Your iPad

May 30, 2013

We celebrate the enduring popularity of Barbie and also take a look at how to secure funding for your business. The June 2013 edition of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad. The issue features a celebration of ...

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Sony and Lego Are Working Together on Creating a New Generation of Products

May 29, 2013

Sony and Lego are working together on creating a new generation of products that bridge the gap between toys and video games. A joint research project between Sony and Lego aims to come up with future projects that are part toy, part ...

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Toys Based on The Hit Cartoon Network Animated Show Adventure Time Will Be Distributed

May 29, 2013

Toys based on the hit Cartoon Network animated show Adventure Time will be distributed in the UK by Character Options. The products will include two-inch blind bag collectable figures (pictured), as well as role-play items and plush toys. ...

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Publisher Rising Star Says Beyblade: Evolution Is The 'perfect Toy/Game Product'

May 29, 2013

Nintendo 3DS game to include exclusive metal toy and showcase new TV series. The smash hit Beyblade property is spinning back to toy retail - and publisher Rising Star says Beyblade: Evolution is the 'perfect toy/game product'. The ...

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Asda Has Reported a Huge Surge in Sales of The Skylanders Giant Toy Line

May 29, 2013

Retailer reports almost 500% increase in average weekly sales of Talking Plush since Easter. Asda has reported a huge surge in sales of the Skylanders Giant toy line since the Easter period. According to the retailer, there has almost ...

Tags: Vivid, Skylanders, Asda, Toys

LEGO Has Not One But Two Massive Outdoor Marketing Campaigns Underway Across The UK

May 29, 2013

Iconic construction toy brand LEGO has not one but two massive outdoor marketing campaigns underway across the UK. The first Yoda Chronicles experiential tour took place during the Easter period, at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent, ...

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