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Entries in ‘Pre-School’ (72)

New firm launches first Irish-speaking plush

New firm launches first Irish-speaking plush

Galway-based Bábógbaby is introducing a range of educational toys and resources.

Mega Brands joins Toys R Us Facebook programme

Mega Brands joins Toys R Us Facebook programme

Pre-school ranges will be promoted using Toys R Us social media initiative.

Sylvanian Families head to Vintage Goodwood

Sylvanian Families head to Vintage Goodwood

Flair is taking its Sylvanian Families brand to the Vintage Goodwood festival.

Vtech's Storio blitz hits Hamleys

Vtech's Storio blitz hits Hamleys

VTech says its new marketing campaign for Storio is exceeding reach projections in its first week.

Rainbow Designs signs Wibbly Pig

Rainbow Designs signs Wibbly Pig

BBC Worldwide has appointed the firm as master toy licensee for the pre-school brand.

NPD numbers highlight Toy Story 3 bonanza

NPD numbers highlight Toy Story 3 bonanza

NPD figures show Toy Story 3 is already the year's biggest selling movie-licensed toy line.

SUPPLIER FOCUS: Wow Toys

SUPPLIER FOCUS: Wow Toys

MD Nadim Laperhouse speaks to ToyNews about the firms progress in the pre-school sector.

Worlds Apart grabs Little Charley Bear

Worlds Apart grabs Little Charley Bear

Firm adds Chapman Entertainment's new pre-school brand to its licensing portfolio.

Ty grabs Teletubbies

Ty grabs Teletubbies

BBC Worldwide signs deal with the firm for Teletubby Beanie Babies.

Dowman adds child safety brand

Dowman adds child safety brand

Hari's World scores plush deal with Dowman Soft Touch.

SUPPLIER FOCUS: The Puppet Company

SUPPLIER FOCUS: The Puppet Company

Ronnie Dungan spoke to the firm's MD Peter Lockey about his hands-in approach...

Europe steady in VTech results

Europe steady in VTech results

VTech's latest results show sales of early learning products dipping, but the UK and German divisions starred in Europe.

Mega Brands signs Henson deal

Mega Brands signs Henson deal

Mega Brands has inked construction toy rights to Jim Henson's new Dinosaur Train property.

InspirationWorks renews Peppa Pig licence

InspirationWorks renews Peppa Pig licence

The firm has signed a two year extension with E1 Entertainment for its Peppa Pig deal.

Golden Bear adds Chuggington

Golden Bear adds Chuggington

Ludorum has appointed the firm as licensee for Chuggington creative play products in the UK and Eire.

PPS deadline extended

PPS deadline extended

The deadline for entries for this year's Practical Pre-School Awards has been extended.

Fisher-Price to headline at The Baby Show

Fisher-Price to headline at The Baby Show

Partnership will see the firm take on headline commercial sponsor position at the events over two years.

CAMPAIGN OF THE MONTH: Learning Curve, Chuggington

CAMPAIGN OF THE MONTH: Learning Curve, Chuggington

The firm has unveiled a range of collectable die-cast engines and play-sets based on the series.

Emma Willis joins Jumbo as celeb ambassador

Emma Willis joins Jumbo as celeb ambassador

The TV presenter and celebrity mum is on board to promote the launch of the Jojo infant electronic range.

NPD shows pre-school growth

NPD shows pre-school growth

Latest figures show promising statistics for toy market's core sector in 2010.

Mattel builds Trio range

Mattel builds Trio range

New pre-school construction range ready for launch in the autumn

Chuggington steams into Hamleys

Chuggington steams into Hamleys

To mark the launch of the toy line, Learning Curve will be showcasing the products in Hamleys windows.

FEATURE: Yaffe's plans for Bob the Builder

FEATURE: Yaffe's plans for Bob the Builder

ToyNews speaks to Hit Entertainment and Martin Yaffe about their plans for the brand.

Yaffe and Worlds Apart join Zingzillas line-up

Yaffe and Worlds Apart join Zingzillas line-up

Martin Yaffe and Worlds Apart have become the latest licensees to sign up to produce Zingzillas toys.

FEATURE: Jumbo's big ideas

FEATURE: Jumbo's big ideas

The firm is expanding beyond its traditional niche as a games and puzzles company...

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