This September Scotland will vote on whether to leave the UK or not. But how might the outcome affect the country's retailers? By the end of this summer, a question will be asked of Scotland with the potential to change the UK as it is ...
Tags: Toy Industry, Independence
The toy firm has partnered with Smyths Toy Superstore for an exclusive Trolley Dash in celebration of its new range of collectables. GP Flair is celebrating the launch of its new collectables, Shopkins with an exclusive, televised Trolley ...
Tags: GP Flair, Televised Trolley Dash, Toys
Dracco will be firing from all cylinders with its latest collection of global brands, with international campaigns surrounding Zombie Zity, Predasaurs and Filly. An in-bound and out-bound licensing powerhouse, the firm currently boasts ...
With plans to open in Hackney this September, Draughts will boast over 500 popular gaming titles. Londoners will soon be able to order their Lattés by the roll of the dice as the UK capital prepares to welcome its first board game ...
Tags: London, Board Game Cafe, Toys
Over thirty journalists, bloggers, brands, inventors and table-top game lovers mingled with a hand-picked menu of games to 'suit every appetite'. The third Board Game Club moved to a new venue in Clapham's The Jam Tree earlier this week, ...
The educational video gaming console has three modes of play with over 100 games available. LeapFrog has lifted the lid on its first educational video gaming system, the LeapTV. Aimed at kids aged three to eight years old, the new game ...
Miss Possible doll range aims to 'empower girls to dream big.' Miss Possible, a doll range and accompanying app promoting strong female role models, has hit crowdfunding site IndieGoGo. Each Miss Possible doll comes with content to be ...
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Animin will be backed by an expansive online, print, TV and social marketing campaign. Animin, a digital pet that uses the latest augmented reality technology, will be available in all major UK games, toy and supermarket retail outlets ...
Categories such as arts and crafts are enjoying revival thanks to the latest crazes sweeping the playgrounds. Loom Bands, LEGO Minifigures and Panini cards are helping to boost traditional play, according to the latest results from NPD. ...
Tags: LEGO, Panini Cards, Toys
Research finds the average video game for children costs£1212, compared to £1224 for a board game. Reserach by independent shopping price comparison site PriceSpy.co.uk has found that, on average, board games are valued at ...
Tags: Video Game, Board Game, Toys
The interactive book offers kids aged five to eight the chance to improve their vocabulary, play memory games and more. Leapfrog has added Disney’s Planes 2: Fire and Rescue to its popular LeapReader Read on Your Own series. The ...
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UK sales director honoured at successful inaugural event at BAFTA. Gerbie Quilter has been named as the first ever ToyNews Woman of the Year. Vivid Imaginations' sales director picked up the accolade at a special event held at BAFTA ...
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The interactive book offers kids aged five to eight the chance to improve their vocabulary, play memory games and more. LeapFrog has added Disney’s Planes: Fire and Rescue to its popular LeapReader Read on Your Own series. The ...
Tags: LeapFrog, Leapreader Portfolio, Toys
Titled Eon’s Elite, the range will feature collectable versions of fan-favourite Skylanders characters. Activision Publishing has revealed its plans to launch a new set of premium Skylanders toys this autumn. The firm revealed its ...
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The new games join the firm’s Action Games division and will both be TV advertised and supported by a heavyweight PR campaign. John Adams is expanding its children’s games portfolio with the acquisition of new titles Pig Goes ...
Tags: John Adams, Pig Goes Pop, Toys