Entries in ‘April 2008’ (7)

Numberjacks
Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 at 1:59 pm

Numberjacks

For a relatively new licensed property, Numberjacks has garnered healthy support from licensees and consumers alike. One of the most popular programmes on Cbeebies, the licensing programme is now into its second phase. Samantha Loveday catches up with Granada Ventures to find out more…

Lads' army
Monday, 14th April 2008 at 11:27 am

Lads' army

Thank goodness for the boys sector, which has been propping up the toy market for the last two years, clocking up an impressive £1.2bn of sales last year. NPD provides some more stats on what lad’s love…

Master class
Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 1:59 pm

Master class

Toymaster’s first ever suppliers’ meeting saw the buying group put the record straight on its financial well-being, while paving the way for a new influx of members following the collapse of Youngsters. Ronnie Dungan listened in….

Speed Racer
Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 2:03 pm

Speed Racer

Warner Bros. Speed Racer movie has a lot to live up to. The Wachowski Brothers, the brains behind the Matrix Trilogy, show-case their signature stunt and visual effects prowess in this fast-paced live action movie to launch on 9th May.

Toymaster special
Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 2:48 pm

Toymaster special

A round-up of what to expect at this year's Toymaster show in Harrogate...

Littlest wonder
Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 2:57 pm

Littlest wonder

The most vibrant and important part of the toy market, pre-school products continue to be the central battleground for many manufacturers. NPD offers some data on how the sector is progressing….

Wheels in motion
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 at 2:36 pm

Wheels in motion

Securing the UK distribution rights for Heelys has seen action sports distributor, Shiner, uplift its business in wheeled sports. Helen Jacobs went for a spin…

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