When you think of summer and outdoor spaces, home safety may not be the first thing on your mind. But only some tweaks to a few things around the house can result in a safer, more enjoyable summer for you and your family. Fire Safety: ...
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Paul Lamond is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who with a DVD board game. The game, which is on show at Toy Fair and launches this summer, contains over 100 clips taken from the sci-fi TV series and thousands of trivia ...
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You are not going to win this one without a lot of effort and unpleasantness. I would explain that I prefer cleaner rooms, but if my child wants to live like this, OK, except for a couple of rules: No food or liquids that could attract ...
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The BTHA tips 34 toys for success in the fifth annual Best New Toy Awards. The BTHA has released its fifth annual Best New Toys list at the 60th London Toy Fair. In 12 categories 34 toys were named by the show's oganisers. Winners ...
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Golden Bear has lifted the lid on its new boys' collectable range called Dudes. The property from MEG - which combines physical and virtual elements - will hit toy stores in late summer in the form of foil bags, blister packs and ...
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GP Flair will launch a line of Doc McStuffins dolls, plush, role-play and play-sets this year. The toys - developed by Just Play - are officially licensed by Disney Junior's popular pre-school TV show and will hit shelves as early as ...
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After announcing its distribution deal for Plan Toys last year, Great Gizmos has unveiled a new eco-toy concept at Toy Fair today – Planwood. Planwood is a compressed wood that is made entirely from sawdust and held together with ...
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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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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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Expanding their range, Contemporary Heaven has added some new styles of modern cushions and contemporary rugs from the popular American designer brand Dreamweavers. The newest additions include a shimmer rug or cushion in a black, chocolate ...
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Part of an eco-friendly lifestyle is simplicity – the cutting back on having stuff, buying stuff and being overwhelmed by stuff. Since the holidays, I’ve been weeding out my stuff, giving some away, and putting the rest where it ...
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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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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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