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Ty joins wristband craze with Hello Kitty licence

Ty joins wristband craze with Hello Kitty licence

Ty UK to launch Beanie Bandz for a number of Sanrio characters, kicking off with Hello Kitty.

Hasbro takes Beyblades Metal Fusion on tour

Hasbro takes Beyblades Metal Fusion on tour

A nationwide tour has been launched in support of the new range of Metal Fusion Beyblades.

ELC broadens its target audience

ELC broadens its target audience

Retailer launches new collectible range as part of strategy to engage a broader demographic of children.

Lego unveils Minifigures series two

Lego unveils Minifigures series two

Firm reveals 16 new characters to the number one selling range.

Factory Entertainment to roll out Collect-a-Band

Factory Entertainment to roll out Collect-a-Band

Firm links with Bulls-i-toy to introduce licensed wrist bands under Collect-a-Band for the UK & Ireland.

New Airfix Model World magazine arrives

New Airfix Model World magazine arrives

Model brand boosted by deal with specialist magazine publisher for monthly mag.

Golden Bear unveils Olympic 2012 mascot range

Golden Bear unveils Olympic 2012 mascot range

Clare Balding and former 5000m world record holder, David Moorcroft launch plush toys.

Moshi Monsters bandz on the way

Moshi Monsters bandz on the way

Mind Candy extends online game and unveils competition for fans to star in the TV ad.

Sylvanian Families head to Vintage Goodwood

Sylvanian Families head to Vintage Goodwood

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

Lego Universe trading card game coming

Lego Universe trading card game coming

Lego has signed a deal with Dire Wolf Digital to create a TCG based on its Universe MMOG.

Silly Bandz craze hits UK market

Silly Bandz craze hits UK market

Huge selling silicone band craze hits UK shores as US sales hit 1m a week.

New Gogo's Crazy Bones Superstars on the way

New Gogo's Crazy Bones Superstars on the way

The latest range of Gogo's Crazy Bones collectables launches this month.

Spin Master cooks up Entertainer Mighty Beanz promo

Spin Master cooks up Entertainer Mighty Beanz promo

A four week Mighty Beanz promo has just started in Entertainer stores across the country.

Panini joins London 2012 line-up

Panini joins London 2012 line-up

Firm to create collectable sticker collection featuring Olympic and Paralympic legends and hopefuls.

Airfix raises £2k for Help for Heroes

Airfix raises £2k for Help for Heroes

Company auctions off a collection of autographed model Spitfires on Ebay to raise funds for veteran charity.

COMPETITION: Win Toonz stock

COMPETITION: Win Toonz stock

The In Thing is offering five readers the chance to win four CDUs of Toonz.

Pattni eyes up expansion

Pattni eyes up expansion

Firm looking to bolster football action figure line with other sports and entertainment categories.

World Cup drives toy growth

World Cup drives toy growth

Sales of World Cup stickers and related items have driven recent growth in toys according to NPD.

CAMPAIGN OF THE MONTH: Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop

CAMPAIGN OF THE MONTH: Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop

Hasbro's Littlest Pet Shop is one of the market's leading mini-doll brands.

Injuries take their toll on Corinthian squad

Injuries take their toll on Corinthian squad

Injuries have decimated the Corinthian Worldstars squad ahead of the World Cup, which starts today.

MARKETPLACE: Esdevium Games

MARKETPLACE: Esdevium Games

The games and collectibles specialist is the current spotlight firm in our marketplace section.

French firm buys Esdevium chunk

French firm buys Esdevium chunk

French games and collectibles firm, Asmodee, has acquired a majority stake in Esdevium.

Lego starts minifigures hunt

Lego starts minifigures hunt

Lego has launched an online treasure hunt for kids to promote its new Mini Figures range.

Lego launches collectable Minifigures

Lego launches collectable Minifigures

Firm will now offer the iconic toys individually for the first time.

The In Thing teams up with The Entertainer

The In Thing teams up with The Entertainer

Firm launches in-store competition to promote new collectable line, Toonz.

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