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ICTI Care and The Toy Association Launch New Strategic Partnership

Oct 18, 2017

For more than a decade, ICTI Care has worked with the global toy industry to ensure that toys are manufactured responsibly and ethically, protecting the rights and well-being of millions of toy factory workers. ICTI Care and the Toy ...

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BTHA Briefing: Tackling Modern Slavery, Toy Safety and Toy Fair 2018

Sep 26, 2017

BTHA's Rebecca Deeming gives us the lowdown on the latest issues facing the toy industry. It’s been a busy last month for the BTHA having held our second BTHA Training Hub seminar for members, taking on the topic of Tackling Modern ...

Tags: Toy Fair 2018, Toy Safety

Royal Mail Issues Stamps Celebrating Classic Children's Toys

Aug 23, 2017

Toy franchises including Merrythought Bear, Meccano, Action Man and Hornby Dublo trains are back, in stamp form. Royal Mail has announced plans to immortalise some of the most popular toy brands of the last 100 years in stamp form, with a ...

Tags: Children's Toys, Toys

Alpha Extends UK and Ireland Team

Jul 25, 2017

The UK arm of Alpha Group has more than doubled in size in its first six months of business. Alpha Animation and Toys is welcoming a raft of new talent in the UK and Ireland with a series of new hires. Lisa Cox joins the firm as senior ...

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3D Printing and IP: It's Not Just Child's Play

Jul 21, 2017

As both Toys R Us and Hasbro embrace the new medium, Marks & Clerk's Matthew Jefferies and Thomas Prock explore the pitfalls and opportunities the landscape presents the industry. 3D printing in the toy industry is on the march. Toys R ...

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Government Must Prioritise Education to Feed Future of Toy Industry

Jun 13, 2017

Design and technology needs funding and young talent needs encouragement for the future of many of UK's industries, says toy design firm, Fuse London. The future of the toy industry may hang in the balance, depending on the ...

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'Screen Free Social Network', Elfkins Smart Toy Launches

May 25, 2017

The messaging robot allows kids to keep in contact with loved ones without the need for video chat software. Empath Interactive has announced the launch of the Elfkins Communications robot, the new smart toy that enables safe, screen-free ...

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Alpha Group Expands Team with New VP

May 22, 2017

Alph Group accelerates its European growth with the recruitment of Media, TV and Licensing expert. Alpha Group has announced the new appointment of Antoine Erligmann as VP of media, TV and licensing, continuing its international expansion ...

Tags: Alpha Group, TV

Ok Computer: The Rise of Coding in The Toy Industry

May 8, 2017

Aardvark Swift's marketing executive, Joey Relton discusses the UK's worrying skills shortage and how coding toys might just help provide the answer to this problem Teaching children how to code through play isn’t a new or ...

Tags: Toy Industry, coding toys

Spin Master to Develop Licensing Programme Around Hatchimals

Apr 13, 2017

Under the new deal, CPLG will look after the licensing opportunities for the toy franchise across the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Iberia, Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordics. Global toy firm Spin Master has named CPLG as ...

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China Reported Growth in Toys Trade in 2016

Apr 2, 2017

China reported growth in both import and export of toys in 2016, which fortified the country's status as a major manufacturer and consumer of toys, a report published Thursday said. Last year, China exported toys valued at 33.7 billion ...

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US: TIA Urges Parents Not to Fall for Unreliable Toy Safety Reports

Nov 18, 2016

The body looked at the US Public Interest Research Group's 2015 "Trouble in Toyland" report and W.A.T.C.H's 2015 "10 Worst Toys" list and found the data to be unreliable. The Toy Industry Association is urging US families not to fall for ...

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ICTI Care Explores Subcontracting in The Industry in Its Latest Webinar

Oct 13, 2016

Titled Subcontracting in the Toy Industry: Hiden Risks and Fake Factories, the webinar will examine how ITI Care evaluates and monitors subcontracting in the industry. ICTI Care will be exploring the topic of subcontracting in the toy ...

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Mattel Grows Asian Operations with Majority Stake Acquisition of Korea's Sonokong

Oct 11, 2016

The South Korean firm has also signed a two-year agreement for exclusive rights for sale, marketing and distribution of Mattel products. Mattel has embarked on its plans to expand in the Asian market following its majority stake ...

Tags: Mattel, Sonokong, agreement

Bandai Bolsters Marketing and Sales Team Following Move to Richmond Office

Oct 9, 2016

Emma King joins as junior product manager, Dave Glicksman as key account manager and James Keys as a sales agent. Following the relocation to new offices in Richmond, Bandai has welcomed a trio of appointments within its marketing and ...

Tags: Emma King, Dave Glicksman, James Keys

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