ToyNews: News http://www.toynews-online.biz/news Latest news from ToyNews en-uk Copyright 2010, Intent Media Now Hamleys targets Balkans http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32278/Now-Hamleys-tagets-Balkans Hamleys' international expansion continues apace, with a new store opening plan for the Balkan states. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32278/Now-Hamleys-tagets-Balkans Tomy expands marketing department http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32275/Tomy-expands-marketing-department A new recruit, re-shuffle of the team and a new PR agency sets the firm up for a busy year ahead. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32275/Tomy-expands-marketing-department Fiesta grabs Horrid Henry http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32273/Fiesta-grabs-Horrid-Henry New deal brokered by CPLG, will see firm launch puppets and magnetic reward charts for the brand. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32273/Fiesta-grabs-Horrid-Henry Women in Toys appoints two new UK co-chairs http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32277/Women-in-Toys-appoints-two-new-UK-co-chairs The association has appointed Helen Howells of Target Entertainment and Louise Drabwell of Rare Communications. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32277/Women-in-Toys-appoints-two-new-UK-co-chairs MGA considers share flotation http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32274/MGA-considers-share-flotation Reports in the US suggest MGA Entertainment is considering an IPO. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:26:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32274/MGA-considers-share-flotation Argos launches Tinker Bell competition http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32270/Disney-launches-competition-with-Argos Retailer links with Disney to offers chance to voice a character in Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue movie. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32270/Disney-launches-competition-with-Argos Chinese factory denies World Cup sweatshop claims http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32272/Chinese-factory-denies-World-Cup-sweatshop-claims Chinese firm denies exploiting workers making the mascot for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32272/Chinese-factory-denies-World-Cup-sweatshop-claims ToyNews Fives are back http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32268/ToyNews-Fives-are-back The toy industry's annual five a side football tournament, the ToyNews Fives, is now open for entries. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32268/ToyNews-Fives-are-back Buyers circle in Hobbycraft auction http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32263/Buyers-circle-in-Hobbycraft-auction The field to buy the retailer has been narrowed down to six serious bidders. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32263/Buyers-circle-in-Hobbycraft-auction Toymaster May show sold out http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32264/Toymaster-May-show-sold-out All exhibition space has now been filled for the 2010 exhibition. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/32264/Toymaster-May-show-sold-out