Following a successful 2012, what's next for VTech? We ask Gilles Sautier about the new InnoTab, new products and the popular kids' tablet sector. How have you performed in the UK and Europe over the past 12 months? Last year was a ...
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Asobi has announced a new distribution deal with French toy brand Vilac and its two sister companies. The new agreement will introduce a variety of 'high quality dolls' to the UK market. Petitcollin, one of the sister companies, has ...
Kiddimoto has increased its sales team, hiring former Trunki exec James Bromley. Bromley (pictured) will now help Kiddimoto support toy stores across the country to develop their ranges of balance bikes, helmets and gloves. He brings ...
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An ambitious website that allows firms to seek funding for new kids' products says it will change the toy industry. JumpOff, Like Kickstarter, lets users pitch product ideas to the public and acquire funding for them. "We have seen over ...
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When it comes to entertainment, most of the focus these days is on the latest technologies. From innumerable smart phone apps built for entertainment, to the hottest new Xbox games, to the various home entertainment-related devices one can ...
For the first time ever The Gadget Show Live will present a new Toy Arena this week. The new arena will display the latest hi-tech toys across 150 square metres of dedicated space, and will be hosted by Toyology. The new addition ...
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One of the lesser-known tasks for U.S. Customs officials is confiscating chocolate "surprise eggs" from travelers. More than 60,000 surprise eggs are seized at the U.S. border each year with penalties up to $2,500 per egg. Brands such as ...
Scholastic plans to expand further into the toy sector for 2013. The firm's art and craft Klutz kits retail from £7.99 up to £14.99, and are already sold by a wide variety of retailers, including independent toy shops and High ...
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The April 2013 edition of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad. The issue boasts the first interview with Simon Hedge since he took on the role of managing director of GP Flair. We talk about the firm's strong start to ...
If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area and order something from Target or Walgreens, Google might deliver your purchases right to your house for free. Google announced Thursday that anyone living in the Bay Area can sign up for ...
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The parents of a Naperville boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are hoping sales of a product they invented and recently launched will help provide research funds and renewed hope for him and others with the rare disorder. Marty and Geri ...
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ToyNews has branched out by launching a toy manufacturing and distribution division. Retailers will be able to stock dolls, action figures and other accessories based on staff members Samantha Loveday, Dominic Sacco and Robert Hutchins. ...
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Because you need a leading edge in China's rapidly changing market, Made-in-China.com's experts and specialists offer the most accurate information, now. Hailing from many nations and walks of life, our contributors weigh-in on what it ...
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Miller Tig Welders wireless foot pedal will be welcomed by race car builders, 4130 chromoly airplane builders, tuna tower welders, and other tig welders who have to climb and crawl all over a large welding project. Years ago, I welded a ...
Character Options is celebrating its most successful UK toy Twitter party to date. Launched to honour its new Peppa Pig Theme Park toy collection, the social media event took place on March 26th and delivered nearly eight million tweets ...
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