The first Briton on board the International Space Station, Tim Peake, has been giving his initial impressions of space during a news conference. He arrived on the space station just three days ago with two other astronauts, one from Russia ...
The thirst is strong with this one… If you’ve ever thought R2-D2 would double as a great rolling drinks cabinet, you’re not alone. Haier has unveiled a moving refrigerator built to look just like the famous Star ...
The catalogue features images of boys playing with dolls and irons while girls ride toy motorcycles and wield lightsabers. A Spanish retail chain has drawn its line in the sand when it comes to gender stereotypes by showing boys playing ...
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"Our current momentum continues with margins steadily improving, product innovation across a strong portfolio of brands delivering higher profitability, and more efficient operations." Jakks Pacific has reported its financial results for ...
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US-based food firm General Mills has unveiled its line-up of new products that are designed to address consumer interests in key trends including wellness and convenience. Scheduled to be launched this summer, the new line-up includes ...
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The new card ranges feature packs based on the complete saga. Playing cards and card games company Cartamundi has launched its new Star Wars playing card ranges. Aimed at ages four upwards, the range includes two specially designed card ...
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The trio will reveal new toy lines based on the upcoming blockbuster movie at Comic-Con next month. LEGO, Hasbro and Mattel are among the first toy firms to detail lines based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The first wave of toys ...
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Star Wars fans should ‘prepare themselves’ as the company has a consumer version of the droid in the works. Robotic toy company Sphero has hinted that it is currently working on a consumer version of BB-8, the droid from ...
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Tobar is tapping into the Star Wars buzz with a collection of themed stationery items primed for Sci-Fi fans this May 4th. Tobar is helping fans celebrate international Star Wars Day this year (May the 4th, say it out loud) with a new ...
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Firm's net sales total $114.2 million for the first quarter ending March 31st, 2015. Disney’s Frozen, Princess and Star Wars brands have helped Jakks Pacific see a 38 per cent increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2015. ...
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This might be the Star Wars figure you're looking for. Alec Guiness fans rejoice, the screen legend finally has a high-end action figure boasting his likeness. Rather than releasing an eight figure set of his turns in Kind Hearts and ...
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From Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Minions to Bing! and The Clangers, our Retail Advisory Panel believes that strong film and TV licenses will help the industry to another successful year. Growing consumer confidence and the ...
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Toy sales in the sector’s five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) grew by 4% in 2014, according to market research company the NPD Group. Toy Industries of Europe’s (TIE) Director General, ...
LEGO believes the success of LEGO Star Wars as a property in its own right means the brand will “stay with us forever”. LEGO Group CEO Jørgen Von Knudstorp told ToyNews that Star Wars fit the firm’s remit for ...
Hasbro, The LEGO Group, Mattel, JAKKS Pacific and Rubies all on board. Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm have unveiled the first wave of global licensees for Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Nuremberg Toy Fair. Hasbro, The LEGO ...
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