Several big High Street toy stockists have agreed to change their boy/girl toy signs, claims Let Toys Be Toys. The parent-led campaign was set up to see 'girls' and 'boys' signs removed from toy shops and websites. Last week, the ...
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The Entertainer has launched an online service that allows customers to order toys online and get them delivered within 90 minutes. The service has launched in conjunction with delivery experts Shutl and a new software extension developed ...
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A line of collector dolls and figures based on the hit TV show Downton Abbey will launch in the US. Knockout Licensing signed Bradford Exchange as a licensee for the show in North America. It will manufacture and market the dolls which ...
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Jumbo Games MD Gray Richmond raised £2,000 at the London Marathon. He undertook the challenge on Sunday, April 21st to raise money and awareness for the MS Trust. Richmond said: "It was definitely gruelling, but the incredible ...
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BoBo Buddies, the firm behind a new backpack/pillow/blanket hybrid, The products launched in October 2012 and have sold more than 3,500 units since. The soft toys are now sold by over 80 UK stockists including JoJo Maman Bebe. "With ...
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A small Taiwanese-owned toy firm based in Thailand hopes to launch its products in the UK. Kiddy Kiddo specialises in manufacturing educational board games and books, with several products aimed at pre-schoolers. It has been operating ...
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Sixteen years after inspiring his mother to create the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, Martin Kisel is helping the non-profit expand nationally while reflecting on his two decades in remission. The 27-year-old helps his ...
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How important are toys to Argos? What are your ambitions in this sector? Argos is the UK's number one toy retailer (by value) and toys is an incredibly important category to our business. Many people will remember flicking through the ...
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The smash Beyblade property is spinning back to toy retail. The collector's edition of Nintendo 3DS video game Beyblade: Evolution will include an exclusive, six-piece Wing Pegasus 90WF toy previously unavailable outside of Japan. ...
The UK Games Expo is now the main event that hobby game publishers think of when reaching their audience, say organisers. The seventh annual show runs from May 24th to 26th at the Hilton Metropole, NEC Birmingham, and trade space has ...
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The first parentally-controlled savings account and payment card for children has caught the eye of toy retail. PktMny, the company behind the service, has been inundated with calls from keen toy retailers and suppliers after ToyNews ...
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A bicycle, often called a bike (and sometimes referred to as a "pushbike", "pedal bike", "pedal cycle", or "cycle"), is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A ...
Before You Go Make sure your pet is healthy. Check with your veterinarian and renew any shots that are due. Also, give your pet a treatment of flea and tick medication. There may be parasites where you are headed that are different from ...
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The Bottom Line When used properly, the PetBuckle Seat Belt Harness makes car travel much safer for you and your dog. Promotes car safety Comfortable for dog Adjustable Cons May take time for dog to get used to Description ...
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Before you travel with your pet, check with your veterinarian to make sure your pet is physically able to make the trip. Some senior or physically impaired dogs and cats do not travel well. You may want to consider a local, reputable kennel ...
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