The European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products (RAPEX) stopped many substandard products from reaching European consumers last year, according to a report released by the European Commission today. As ...
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Cut the Rope app game developer ZeptoLab and TV and licensing company ITV Studios Global Entertainment expect the Cut the Rope toys to "vastly exceed sales expectations". A statement read: "Series One of Vivid’s Om Nom ...
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MicommsPR, broadcast and licensing space PR specialist, has acquired marketing and events team CloudTen Events. Micomms was established in 2007 and has accumulated various clients since, including Sega Europe’s Sonic the Hedgehog, ...
Celebrates 55th anniversary with competition, too. Nikko Radio Control has teamed up with Paladin Studios and Elastik Concepts to celebrate its 55th anniversary with a free iOS app game. Launching in the App Store today – ...
MakieLab the only UK tech firm invited by the Prime Minister's office to showcase unique dolls. 3D-printed doll company MakieLab is moving up in the world fast after handing custom Makies to HRH Prince Harry and Prime Minister David ...
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Hasbro is offering special Littlest Pet Shop toys exclusively to Toymaster members. Retailers can hand out loyalty cards to customers, which are stamped every time a toy is bought. Once the customer has collected five toys, they'll ...
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Toy retailers selling Bigjigs stock on third-party websites like Amazon, eBay and Play.com have two weeks to pull the product listings - or be cut off by the supplier. Earlier this year, manufacturer, distributor and wholesaler Bigjigs ...
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Max Publishing has launched its first Progressive Preschool Awards for 2013. And the trade awards are now officially open for entry. The event will be held on Monday, November 11th at the Dorchester Hotel and will reward outstanding ...
A figurine of outgoing Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson is flying off shelves as fans shop in their droves for a lasting memento. Following last week's announcement of Fergie's retirement, Manchester United rushed to restock ...
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The eighth annual Mobile Entertainment (ME) Awards ceremony - set for Thursday, November 14th at London’s Royal Garden Hotel - is now open for entries. The awards - for anyone in the mobile entertainment space including apps, ...
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BinWeevils.com is building on its consumer marketing activity, taking a stand at this week's Mums Show Live at Alexandra Palace. BinWeevils will take a stand in the 'lifestyle' area of the new show - which runs from May 16th to 19th. It ...
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Green Board Games is offering retailers a couple of free stock deals at the 2013 Toymaster show. Spend over £250 on an order and you can get free stock worth £80 at retail. Or, if you spend over £500, you can choose ...
Spin Master's Air Hogs flying vehicles brand is offering budding pilots the chance to fly a virtual Sky Stunt Air Hogs plane using Google Street View. Fans can watch and fly the plane above their home, work or any location they choose by ...
Two former LEGO executives have acquired Tolo Toys Learning Limited. Business partners Jeremy Wilks (pictured) and Jan Nielsen purchased the Wrexham-based educational toy distributor for an undisclosed sum as part of a management buy-in. ...
Fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic is working on Barbie's new Dreamouse. She will work with SHOWstudio to create a virtual dreamhouse which will be shown off on the SHOWstudio website. Belgrade-born Ilincic is taking inspiration from ...
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