Dolls today are enjoying a huge resurgence in the toy and gift sector and are firmly in the forefront of everyone's minds for 2013. NPD released statistics in September 2012 stating that sales in the girls sector were up from the ...
Arklu has announced a new agreement that will see Lottie dolls join retailers across Canada. Îlot 307, located in Quebec, distributes educational games and toys throughout Canada and the US, and is now the exclusive distributor of ...
Tags: Lottie Dolls, Toys
Jakks Pacific is seeing increased demand for its line of fashion dolls inspired by the new movie, The Great and Powerful Oz. The Tollytots division of Jakks has launched a number of 11.5-inch fashion dolls. Oz is ready for adventure, ...
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MakieLab also picks up an Entertainment and Gaming award. Over 100,000 digital Makie doll characters have been created to date. The news comes as creator of the 3D printed dolls, MakieLab, is honoured at the SXSW 5th Annual Accelerator ...
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Lottie dolls will head to the US exclusively via distributor Schylling. Arklu announced the signing of the new distribution agreement. The distribution company will begin shipping the London-based toy developer's dolls from June this ...
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When many people think of affordable swimwear, they think of the cheap bikinis sold at discount stores. Unfortunately, most of the bikinis found in discount stores ball up in the crotch area because they're made of inferior fabrics. Those ...
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Awards ceremonies are the one night of the year when celebrities go all out with fantastic designer dresses and the Brit Awards, which were held in the UK last week, were no exception. Music’s finest didn’t let the freezing ...
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Customers can now use the app to create tailor made dolls for free. MakieLab has announced the launch of its new app Makies Doll Factory. This allows users to design and order customised 10-inch dolls from their iPad. Customers can ...
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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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Makies have become the world's first 3D printed toys to feature the CE mark. This means the dolls, which can be designed and customised by users online before being transformed into a real product, are now CE-certified EN71-compliant ...
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The Argos-owned Chad Valley is the third biggest toy brand in the UK, with revenues of £430 million in 2010/2011 (the latest official figures published). Sainsbury’s is planning to significantly expand its Grow & Play line. It ...
Fresh Kimmidoll Junior doll ranges have been revealed in the US. The half-inch plush beanbag dolls ($12 each) are targeting children aged 0+, while the standard Kimmidoll Junior dolls ($13 each) are aimed at those aged over three years ...
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LEGO Friends, Turtles and Skylanders Giants among the top toys this year. This year's finest toys and games have been unveiled at the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the Toy of the Year Awards. The 13th annual awards ceremony kicked ...
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Asobi is looking to continue its successful run well into 2013, adding French brand Vilac to its portfolio. The exclusive distribution deal covers the UK and Ireland and also includes Vilac's sister companies, Jeujura and Petitcollin. ...
It’s been 50 years since the animated TV sitcom The Jetsons introduced the world to future technology through flying cars without roads, and the robot maid Rosie and her infamous attitude. Today, the flying car which folded into a ...
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