Entries in ‘September 2011’ (6)

Autumn Fair preview
Monday, 5th September 2011 at 11:28 am

Autumn Fair preview

Autumn Fair is fast becoming a key date for the calendar, with a growing number of toy companies exhibiting and an increased focus on our industry during the show. Katie Roberts found out about this year's plans…

Blockbuster films roar in to lift summer sales
Friday, 9th September 2011 at 1:26 pm

Blockbuster films roar in to lift summer sales

With data now available for the first two quarters of 2011, the total toy market in the UK grew by four per cent in value, but was down ten per cent in units.

New kids on the block
Wednesday, 21st September 2011 at 6:01 pm

New kids on the block

At any one time, there is likely to be a number of start-up companies entering the toy industry. Katie Roberts chatted to a few of these ‘first-timers’ to find out about their experiences so far.

Hasbro: Primed for Success
Monday, 26th September 2011 at 11:22 am

Hasbro: Primed for Success

It’s been a good summer for Hasbro, with the success of first Thor, then Transformers and Captain America at the box office helping to boost toy sales. Samantha Loveday speaks to Foye Pascoe, Country Manager, UK & Ireland, to get the lowdown on 2011 so far...

The talk of the playground: Summer movie toys
Tuesday, 27th September 2011 at 11:03 am

The talk of the playground: Summer movie toys

Dubit finds out which licensed toys from this summer's movies were popular with children aged seven to 11 over the school holidays…

Wow Stuff's international expansion plans
Thursday, 29th September 2011 at 10:52 am

Wow Stuff's international expansion plans

Five years in, Wow Stuff seems to be growing at an impressive pace. Katie Roberts went to see MD Richard North to find out about all the latest developments…

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