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Firm's International Sales Team as Seedling Continues Plans for Global Growth
Jan 30, 2015The former Asobi executive has joined the firm's international sales team as Seedling continues plans for global growth. Former Asobi executive, Thierry Bourret has joined Seedling USA as part of the international sales team’s ...
Tags: extensive experience, Toys
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Founder of Asobi Stepped Down From His Role to Explore New Commercial Opportunities
Jan 6, 2015The founder and MD of the UK toy wholesaler leaves to pursue new opportunities and develop the Slow Toy Movement. Founder and managing director of Asobi, Thierry Bourret, has stepped down from his role with the company. After six years ...
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The First Toy & Game Inventors Workshop Took Place in September
Nov 21, 2014The first Toy & Game Inventors Workshop took place in September, as budding toy creators grasped the opportunity to pitch their ideas to some of the biggest companies in the industry. Billy Langsworthy reviews the event and explains how it ...
Tags: Toy&Game Inventors, Toys
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The Slow Toy Awards Is Back for Another Year, and Is Promising to Be Bigger and Better
Aug 19, 2014Entries are now open for Slow Toy Awards 2014 with new category opened for craft toys. The Slow Toy Awards is back for another year, and is promising to be bigger and better than ever. Entries are now open for the third annual event ...
Tags: Slow Toy, Bigger and Better, Toys
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UK Department Store John Lewis Has Become The Official Partner for Slow Toy Awards 2014
Aug 19, 2014UK department store John Lewis has become the official partner for the Slow Toy Awards 2014. To celebrate the latest development, the Slow Toy Team has extended the entry deadline by a further five days, until Friday, August 22nd. The ...
Tags: John Lewis, Partner, Toys
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Launch Campaign Marks Distributor's First Foray Into TV Advertising
Mar 18, 2014Launch campaign marks distributor’s first foray into TV advertising Asobi is expanding its portfolio with its first electrical toy, DMX Racer. The battery-powered slot cars will launch this June with a campaign also marking the ...
Tags: toy, gifts, electrical toy
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Slow Seven Includes Moover Dolls Pram, East Coast Activity Cube and Galt Tiny Trike
Dec 24, 2013Slow Seven includes Moover Dolls Pram, East Coast Activity Cube and Galt Tiny Trike The results for the Slow Toy Awards 2013 have been revealed at Harrods' Toy Kingdom this morning. The Awards form part of Thierry Bourret's Slow Toy ...
Tags: Toys
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Slow Toy Team Revealed That The Harrods' Toy Kingdom Will Play Host to The Slow Toy Awards
May 28, 2013Slow Seven will be unveiled at official press event; winner will have their products sold in store over Christmas. The Slow Toy Team has revealed that the Harrods' Toy Kingdom will play host to the Slow Toy Awards 2013. The Slow Seven ...
Tags: harods, hoarrods toy kingdom, slow toy movement, sloy toy awards 2013
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Distributors Are Clamping Down on Unscrupulous eBay Toy Dealers
May 6, 2013Distributors are clamping down on unscrupulous eBay toy dealers who buy rare figures in bulk and resell at extortionate prices. Known as ‘scalpers’, these traders buy a store’s entire Skylanders stock before selling it ...
Tags: Toys, Toys Industry
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Over 190,000 Businesses Sell on eBay, Reaching Some 17 Million Customers in The UK Alone
May 6, 2013When eBay launched in 1995, the premise was simple: allow consumers to sell their unwanted goods to others via online auctions. Today, the multi-billion dollar business has localised sites in over 30 countries. Over 190,000 businesses ...
Tags: Toy Industry, Toys
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Asobi Says It's The First UK Distributor to Unveil a New Stock APP for Retailers
May 3, 2013Asobi says it's the first UK distributor to unveil a new stock app for retailers, allowing them to access its various brand catalogues. The Asobi App enables users to download catalogues from the likes of toy brands Seedling, Jeujura, ...
Tags: Asobi, Toy Retailers
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Alternative Toy List The Slow Toy Awards Is Set to Return This October
Apr 11, 2013Alternative toy list the Slow Toy Awards is set to return this October, following success last year. And the team behind Slow Toy Awards 2013 promises to make the event "bigger and better than ever". The search to find this year’s ...
Tags: Slow Toy, Alternative toy
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This Easter Asobi Extends Its Portfolio with The Introduction of EGG Helmets
Mar 28, 2013This Easter Asobi extends its portfolio with the introduction of EGG Helmets. A collection of customisable, multi-sport head wear, EGG Helmets uses its patented technology to deliver a snug yet flexible safety helmet. Available in a ...
Tags: Toys, Sporting Goods, Helmets
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Asobi Is Distributing a New Seedling Pocket Money Range to UK Toy Retail
Mar 6, 2013Asobi is distributing a new Seedling Pocket Money range to UK toy retail. The firm first introduced Seedling to the UK and Ireland last year. Products in the new Pocket Money offering range from 69p to £8.50. They include spitting ...
Tags: Asobi, toy retail, toy industry
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The UK Toy Trade Wants Its Annual Awards Ceremony Overhauled
Mar 5, 2013The UK toy trade wants its annual awards ceremony overhauled. ToyNews received feedback from 30 toy firms, many of which called for better recognition for smaller brands, as well as a tweaked format and product reviews process. ...