The Puppet Company will launch two brand new collections of Marionettes this year. Two years in the making, the new range of Character Marionettes have already been met with good response. With the incorporation of an anti tangle device ...
Whether you believe that gender-based play is biologically or socially constructed, there's no denying some toys appeal to boys more than girls. Does it matter? We'd argue not really. As long as both girls and boys get an opportunity to ...
Sales of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys are continuing to soar. It's been named the number one new toy property in the UK in NPD's March retail sales data, in terms of value sales. Flair's action figures are also the third-placed ...
Firstly, could you give me a quick recap of how 2012 was for Flair? Was the year better or worse than expected? 2012 was a challenging year in the UK, with the market being at best flat and trading being so late, but it was good for us. ...
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Le Beau has one of the largest adult costumes stores online with hundreds of costumes from every genre. They not only sell the usual role play costumes they also provide outfits for any themed fancy dress party. Their themes cover ...
I was really pleased to be asked, as a special needs parent, to write an article for ToyNews. As with anything I write, I think about my approach and I started by looking up the definition of toys. This is what good old Wikipedia said: ...
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When Clinton Cards entered administration, did that influence your move into toys? Stephen: No, it had nothing to do with it. We'd actually started a strategic review of our business a long time before Clintons entered administration and ...
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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 ...
Hasbro is preparing to launch a bumper Spider-Man toy range into retail for 2013. The supplier will supply all-new Power Webs blasters, figures and vehicles, licensed by Disney/Marvel. The range includes the TV advertised £17.99 ...
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Dr Amanda Gummer discusses niche markets and how to make the most of them. With margins on mass market products being cut to the bone due to tough competition, it’s worth looking at some of the niche markets which aren’t quite ...
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Hamleys' Regent Street store is celebrating the launch of Mega Bloks Barbie this weekend. A launch event will take place on Saturday, March 9th, complete with window and in-store displays, a real-life Barbie posing for photos and signing ...
A new child-friendly Animal Planet role-play cycling accessories range is launching. The channel has partnered with Oxford Products for the line, which includes Iguana, Rattle Snake and Tree Frog helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, fingerless ...
Hasbro will continue its association with the Jurassic Park franchise, with Universal Partnerships & Licensing revealing the firm will be the global master toy licensee for Jurassic Park 4. Hasbro has been the master toy for each film ...
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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. ...
The first toys based on Mattel's new mega franchise Max Steel will hit stores worldwide this August. The new line of toys 'infuses team-up, turbo energy and transformation features unique to the brand' and includes action figures, ride-on ...
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