Rainbow Designs is showing-off its Paddington the Adventurous Bear collection at Toy Fair. Designed for kids aged two to five, the range aims to capture Paddington’s well-known spirit of adventure and fun. It features bean toys, a ...
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John Adams’ new HolograFX interactive entertainment show allows users to star in their own 3D holographic video show. The latest offering from John Adams represents a significant dynamic shift for the company, offering a combination ...
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Underground Toys is to continue making its Star Wars Talking Plush toys (previously a ‘Best Toy’ at the Licensing Awards) after resigning with Lucas Licensing. Also showcasing on the Undergound stand will be the new four-inch ...
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A pair of toy industry specialists have formed a new company: Maad Toys. Directors David Kupse (left) and Alan Smith (right) have set up the Manchester-based initiative, which already has "strong financial backing" and several licences ...
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Esdevium Games has set a 'Dobble Challenge' to independent retailers at this week's Toy Fair. It wants to continue the success of the game, after sales of Dobble soared at a Worcester toy indie thanks to strong in-store demonstrations. ...
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Playmobil’s Police range will be celebrating an extra special anniversary at Toy Fair this week. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the first Playmobil Police Car available in the UK. Over the years, the classic police car ...
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With Toy Fair 2013 upon us, we've produced a series of articles to help you get through it without breaking a sweat. Survival tipsTravel, accommodation and where to eatSupplier profilesExhibitor listFloor plansThe Alternative Toy Fair ...
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Distributor The In Thing has announced a list of show-only trade deals for Toy Fair and Spring Fair. For example, for every Display of Moshi Monster Slap Watches (12 count, £66) purchased, a retailer will receive one free box of ...
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Hornby has made a snowy addition to its eye-catching Star Wars Scalextric range with a new Battle of Hoth set. The Battle of Hoth is the iconic opening scene of The Empire Strikes Back, in which Luke Skywalker takes on The ...
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Sanrio is continuing to add new toy partners to the Mr. Men & Little Miss UK licensing programme - with RMS and MAAD Toys being the latest partners to come on board after striking deals with Fluid World. MAAD will be producing a ...
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A fresh free-to-play online Tekken fighting game will allow players to improve their deck by purchasing physical cards. Tekken Card Tournament will be available for smartphones, tablets and PC in the next few weeks. It's produced by ...
ToyNews publisher Intent Media has appointed Tony Fane as sales executive. Fane will work across ToyNews and Licensing.biz with sales manager Jodie Holdway. ToyNews publisher Lisa Carter said: "We're delighted to have bolstered the ...
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Rainbow Colours, the firm that recently featured on Dragons Den, has expanded its instrument range. The company produces coloured strings and books to help kids learn guitar and ukelele easily. Rainbow Colours has now added a ...
Character Options has signed Manchester City Football Club for its Sports Stars toy range. Manchester City will join the Character Building line-up in July, with famous players such as Silva, Hart and Kompany available. The players ...
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The annual show season can leave some of us longing for the relative comfort of the office. Based on his own experience – but also the invluable advice of others – Lewis Tyler gives some tips on how to survive the show with ...
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