Imagine a world in which kids make all the decisions. Imagine a time that these decisions include nearly every purchase in the child's household... Perhaps this seems hypothetical, a potential future unrealized. Yet kids have that ...
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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The Entertainer, Toys R Us and Toy City among first to stock brand new outdoor toy from Wicked Vision. National retailers are taking stock of Wicked Vision's brand new outdoor toy, the Boomaring. High street names including The ...
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A figurine of outgoing Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson is flying off shelves as fans shop in their droves for a lasting memento. Following last week's announcement of Fergie's retirement, Manchester United rushed to restock ...
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Mind Candy has renewed its partnership with Toys R Us for a second year. The deal will see Moshi Monsters merchandise featuring in a 12' wall display at the front of all Toys R Us UK stores. "Toys R Us are very excited about the ...
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A new Vuly Thunder trampoline has launched in Toys R Us stores worldwide. Thunder claims to be one of two trampolines to exceed international standards, and "by far the most affordable trampoline to do so". The Thunder design team ...
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Creative Toys is giving away five of its Soccerstarz figures including a rare gold base figure to football fans. The promotion will run from Saturday, May 4th until July 14th and will give collectors the chance to get their hands on five ...
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Just as we were getting used to the yearly cycle of Skylanders announcements, previews and releases Disney Infinity comes along and muddies the waters. It will be interesting to see how this year pans out for both products, and whether ...
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Super strong rare-earth magnet sets are being recalled by several retailers according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The retailers, which include giants such as Barnes & Nobel and Toys R Us, have been marketing the magnetic kits ...
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Kim Van Howe swears she's never looked better than in the glamour shots she had taken at Sears. It was late summer, she was 27, tanned, blond and wearing a velvet peach halter, she recalled wistfully while shopping Tuesday at the Sears on ...
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Toys R Us has dropped plans for an IPO, citing unfavourable market conditions and executive leadership transition as reasons. The retailer also posted disappointing Q4 and 2012 full year results. For the fourth quarter, the total ...
The world's largest dedicated toy retailer Toys R Us Inc withdrew its proposed initial public offering, according to regulatory filings. The New Jersey-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand and the Babies R Us and ...
Bell Helmets is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 2,500 BMX helmets sold exclusively at Toys R Us. The helmet's buckle can release on impact, allowing the helmet to fall off the rider. This recall ...
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Google Shopping Express, which launched Thursday, is a local delivery service the company hopes will make it possible for shoppers to get the items they order online a few hours later, and at a low cost. It’s not quite, "click and ...
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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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