The Toy State has been appointed master toy licensee for the property. Netflix Original’s pre-school series, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, has gained a new master toy licensee in the form of Toy State. In a deal brokered by Guru ...
The Playmobil Ghostbusters Echo-1 has been shortlisted for 'Best Toy Vehicle' gong in the Made for Mums Awards 2017. Playmobil is celebrating two nominations in the MadeforMums Awards 2017, starting with the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (pictured) ...
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Sappi is set to showcase its new silicone base papers and label papers at this year’s Labelexpo Europe event in Belgium. The event will take place from25 to 28 September at the Brussels Expo site. At the event, the company will ...
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With counterfeit sales accounting for up to 5% of European trade, the brand protection specialist is set to deliver essential tips for toy firms. With counterfeit sales accounting for up to 5% of European trade, and toys the third most ...
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Co-founder of Kids Industries Gary Pope talks the transition of TV advertising to digital. 65 years ago, the first TV ad for toys aired in the US: 45 seconds of advertising history that led to the sale of 100m Mr and Mrs Potato Heads. ...
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The LEGO: Batman movie helped drive sales for Gotham’s hero, propelling LEGO Minifigures to the number one best-selling superhero toy to July 1st this year. The Caped Crusader has trounced his rivals across the DC and Marvel ...
The toy firm has confirmed launches across the US, with a UK release date expected to follow. International toy firm Spin Master has confirmed new additions to its Hatchimals and Spin Master lines for release across the US, with UK ...
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Midland Regional Printers will install Easymatrix to increase its die-cutting capacity at its Nottingham facility in the UK. The die-cutter is a 7,700 sph machine which can handle stocks of 90 to 2,000gsm (and corrugated up to 4mm ...
Mattel has enjoyed a spike in net sales in its second quarter 2017 financial results. The firm reported that net sales were up by two per cent as reported and up by three per cent in constant currency, versus the prior year's second ...
The UK arm of Alpha Group has more than doubled in size in its first six months of business. Alpha Animation and Toys is welcoming a raft of new talent in the UK and Ireland with a series of new hires. Lisa Cox joins the firm as senior ...
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Mayka Tape first went viral on Indiegogo earlier this year, under the name Nimuno Loops. Zuru is joining forces with the UK’s LEGO fan convention, Bricklive, for the unveiling of the Mayka Toy Block Tape. Zuru has designed an ...
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The firm is set to launch an easy-to-build, preschool toy line for its latest show, broadcast on Nickelodeon. Spin Master has announced the launch of a new toy line in the US based on its entertainment brand Rusty Rivets, currently ...
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As both Toys R Us and Hasbro embrace the new medium, Marks & Clerk's Matthew Jefferies and Thomas Prock explore the pitfalls and opportunities the landscape presents the industry. 3D printing in the toy industry is on the march. Toys R ...
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Porsche has revealed its two new electric car charging stations that will mostly recharge its forthcoming Mission E car in just 15 minutes. The pair of 800-volt chargers installed in Berlin have the power to recharge car batteries at ...
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Schleich UK has attributed its double digit growth compared to the first half of 2016 to ongoing efforts to increase presence at retail. Animal toy firm Schleich is celebrating its strongest ever first half following a record breaking Q1 ...
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