Creative Distribution, one of Europe's largest independent distributors of entertainment products, has hired Mark Stinchcombe as head of its toy division. He joins from Corinthian where as managing director he built up Puppy in my Pocket and Microstars football figurine brands.
Thumbs Up designs, develops and distributes innovative gifts, gadgets and toys on the market. The R& D team has a 'no limits' approach to product development and prides itself on its imagination, creativity and sheer unwillingness to accept the norm. The team travels the world for inspiration and ideas, and is always thinking about current trends and that all-important next big seller
As a manufacturer of game cards, playing cards and trading card games, and a strategic partner to many well known games bramds including Top Trumps and Monopoly, Richard Edwards has experience in getting products into consumers' hands, on time and at the right price point.
Esdevium Games is looking forward to second half of 2011 after a solid start for its range of games and collectibles. This is due in part to the resurgence of Pokémon, following the launch of Black and White video games in April.
JUMBO GAMES is a leading producer of adult and children's puzzles and games in the UK. The majority of its high quality products are made at a dedicated factory in Holland.
MAPS TOYS has seen incredible growth in the last four years. Divisional head Will Sharman attributes this to the company's focus on working with ranges that are a little different than its competitors.
"I think all of us working in the industry through challenging times are so obsessed with economics and logistics that we lose sight of it is really about - selling fun toys that children actually want to play with."
Rainbow Productions has over 25 years experience in creating custom-made branded characters for clients within the toy industry, as well as sectors such as retail, leisure and sport.
Already proving top performers this Christmas, Flying Toys' futuristic Space Avengers series from Silverlit stars the Space Phoenix three channel infrared spaceship, which incorporates two powerful horizontal rotors which allow it to take off like a helicopter.
