Games was the third most backed category on the crowdfunding site last year, behind technology and design. Board games, card games and video games recieved $89 million in backing on Kickstarter in 2014. This made games the third most ...
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Model horse specialist secures 100 per cent of funding with five days to go. Model horse specialist Utterly Horses has successfully reached its Kickstarter target - well ahead of its original January 5th deadline. The firm was aiming to ...
Retail giant will continue to evaluate its lease renewal options amid rumours surrounding the future of one of its largest international stores. Toys R Us has revealed it will continue to evaluate its lease renewal options amid rumours ...
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An image allegedly depicting action figure prototypes for the new movie has emerged. When Disney released its first teaser for its latest installment of the ongoing Star Wars saga, the online rumour mill span into overdrive. Now, Star ...
The youngsters will represent the brand and each boasts a special 'play power’. Five toddlers from across the country have been chosen to represent Tomy as one of the firm's Super Tots. The winning line-up includes Leon Fulljames ...
The Jumping Sumo family welcomes new additions while the Mechanical Firefly joins the Rolling Spider line-up. CES 2015 is officially open and Parrot is not wasting a minute to reveal its new collection of Parrot MiniDrones. Slated for ...
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E-blast will be sent directly to the inboxes of 29,000 readers. If you have missed the deadline to be included in ToyNews' London Toy Fair issue, or would like some additional promotion leading up to the show, the ToyNews London Toy Fair ...
Former Tomy sales and marketing director sets up new consultancy. Former sales and marketing director at Tomy, Joanne Gray has officially opened the doors of her new marketing consultancy, The Progress Lab. Gray has teamed up with ...
LEGO Minifigures fan site suggests that 16 new iconic Springfield characters are en route this year, alongside a LEGO Kwik-E-Mart Hans Moleman, Groundskeeper Willie, Bartman and a whole host of further Springfield characters are rumoured ...
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The full range of Cabbage Patch Kids products, as well as new additions, will be available from Trends UK. Trends UK has signed a deal with Wicked Cool to distribute Cabbage Patch Kids in UK. The range of round-faced babies with ...
The founder and MD of the UK toy wholesaler leaves to pursue new opportunities and develop the Slow Toy Movement. Founder and managing director of Asobi, Thierry Bourret, has stepped down from his role with the company. After six years ...
"It was fantastic and it did suprise me," CEO Jorgen Von Knudstorp told ToyNews. The success of The LEGO Movie came as a suprise to the toy firm's CEO Jørgen Von Knudstorp, who felt it "edgier that what I had expected." The LEGO ...
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The Good Toy Guide has awarded the online retailer the January accolade for its dedication to traditional toys and play. Online toy store The Forgotten Toy Shop has been named the first Good Toy Guide Retailer of the Month for 2015. Set ...
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“We are working to broaden our product range offered worldwide, and Hong Kong allows direct contact with our partners." Giromax will be showcasing its new products for 2015 from January 7th to 14th January at its showroom at The ...
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Online auction closes tomorrow afternoon. An online auction selling the complete production line of outdoor toy firm Berg Toys is closing tomorrow. Troostwijk Auctions is selling the line as Berg Toys is relocating production to China. ...