GP Flair's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures are now the number one selling item in the super category, according to new data from NPD. The range was 56 per cent above the next best selling line, according to January figures. ...
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Why should suppliers care about local toy stores? Co-founder of Busy Bee Toy Shop, Rachel Muter, says the answer isn't just about sustaining business, but helping children develop too. No doubt you’ve heard it all before. ...
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The former UK managing director of sports brand Umbro is launching a new football toy: Football Flick Urban. Sports industry stalwart Phil Fellone comes on board as non-executive director, to help market the product, which arrives in the ...
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The news comes as the paper giant recently announced that it would stop using timber from Indonesia’s natural forests and only use trees from plantations. APP is a major supplier of paper, pulp and packaging in Asia but it has been ...
A US court has dismissed a legal appeal made by Hexbug creators Innovation First International (IFI) against RoboFish manufacturer Zuru Toys. The federal district court in Dallas, Texas affirmed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, ...
Spin Master has become the master toy licensee for DreamWorks' Dragons: Riders of Berk. The exclusive licensing relationship will see Spin Master produce toys based on the upcoming franchise properties, including the aforementioned TV ...
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US general retailer Walmart has increased its share of the toy market. According to The NPD Group data for the three-month period ending December 31st, 2012, Walmart "improved market share in toys and the Walmart entertainment ...
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Jakks Pacific is continuing to build up the Monsuno brand, with a range of new toys due to launch internationally this year based on the second series, Monsuno Combat Chaos. The animated series will debut in the US later this year on ...
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A new Barbie DVD has reached the number slot in the children’s charts for pre-orders on Amazon. Yesterday's UK premiere of the Barbie in the Pink Shoes movie - which arrives on DVD on March 18th - also marked the start of a ...
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Mattel's WWE toy range is now the number three ranking line in the UK action figures super category. Retail sales for the range have risen by a massive 61 per cent year on year, according to the latest NPD data. Mattel's share year ...
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Tomy Europe has restructured its sales and marketing team, ahead of the arrival of new EVP Nicolai Lindhardt in April. Jeremy Robinson (pictured) arrives as UK sales manager, bringing a wealth of experience from firms including Radica, ...
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A host of toy companies will have a presence at this year's Mums Show Live, including InspirationWorks and its Kurio kids' tablet. Other companies include Micro Scooters, Scoot UK and A Girl For All Time. The full exhibitor list can be ...
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Industry consultant Steve Reece explains why children love those four-legged friends – and why toy companies not working with the pair are missing a trick. Recently we had a new addition in our house. A bright eyed, bushy tailed ...
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GP Flair has been confirmed as the distributor of the new fashion doll from the creator of Bratz, Carter Bryant. Pinkie Cooper is the combination of human doll and English Toy Spaniel, who lives in the world of 'IT girl' fashion and likes ...
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The potential new collectable toy craze, Floppets will launch into the UK with The Entertainer. The toy retailer is planning a significant in-store joint marketing campaign across all of its 80 stores over the Easter and May half term ...
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