Toys based on the hit Cartoon Network animated show Adventure Time will be distributed in the UK by Character Options. The products will include two-inch blind bag collectable figures (pictured), as well as role-play items and plush toys. ...
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Hasbro, Bananagrams, Halilit and AR Drone among others all pick up accolades. Toyology.tv and Smyths Toys have revealed the winners of this year's Outdoor Toy Awards. Over 100 people attended the event over the weekend to test out a ...
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Smyths Toys stores across the UK and Ireland are playing host to the stars of WWE this weekend with in store appearances from the from the popular wrestlers. The series of appearances kicked off yesterday as WWE veteran Kane and Daniel ...
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Smyths Toys has appointed TBWA\Manchester as its new agency to handle its £11m advertising account. TBWA\Manchester's first campaign will aim to raise awareness of the brand in the UK and is due to launch later this year. Tony ...
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To celebrate the launch of the new Silver Series range of Disney-Pixar Cars, life-size models of some of the most popular characters are set to tour Toys R Us and Smyths stores across the country. The tour kicks off on Friday March 29th ...
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Online is still the number one go-to destination for mums who are looking for pre-school toys. 58.3 per cent of parents surveyed by ToyNews say they buy their new toys using internet stores. However, one third of those say they also ...
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Following the success of its UK winter tour last Christmas, Moshi Monsters Magic Choc is hitting the road with a tour of Smyths Toys Superstores throughout Ireland. Starting Monday, March 25th in Smyths Toys Superstores in Jervis St, ...
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Toy retailers are getting behind World Book Day with a host of promotions. Toys R Us is encouraging children to dress up for World Book Day today (pictured, March 7th). It is offering 20 per cent off Smoby products, as well as buy one ...
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UK retailers have kicked off a number of toy deals and promotions for the half-term school break. Argos is offering shoppers a £5 gift voucher when they spend £30 or more on LEGO toys in-store, as is Amazon for online LEGO ...
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The 2012 Toy Industry Awards winners have been revealed. The awards ceremony took place at London Olympia's West Hall last night, organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association and the Toy Retailers Association. TOY RETAILER OF THE ...
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Jazwares is to open a UK office in London's West End. The Florida-based firm's portfolio includes toys for Sonic, Star Wars, Nicktoons and Plants vs Zombies, as well as a licence for One Direction electronics, including headphones. ...
Ernest the Bear Toys signs a major retail deal for the bike accessory. Smyths is now selling Turbospoke in all 61 of its UK and Ireland superstores. The deal was secured by Turbospoke's UK and Ireland distributor, Ernest the Bear Toys. ...
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Paddy Power has said the LeapPad 2 is the “clear favourite” to become the UK’s top selling toy this Christmas. The popular Irish bookmaker has placed the kids iPad-style device as odds-on favourite at 1/4. For punters ...
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Progress has been steady for the Galway-based Bábógbaby so far. The company was created in 2010 after Adrian Devane and his wife couldn't find a toy to help teach their children Irish. The result was ...
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