IMC MD, Jon Gregory, is quitting the firm after six years in charge to take up a new role elsewhere.
ToyNews sales executive, Emily Briggs, has been promoted to sales manager.
Disney will acquire social games giant Playdom for a fee that could rise to $763.2 million.
Leapfrog's latest second quarter results show a slight increase in losses, but sales on the up.
Firm reports results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30th, 2010.
The firm (RC2) reported 15 per cent increase in profit, as it benefited from strong international sales.
Martin Yaffe boss Ronnie Yaffe has confirmed to ToyNews that the firm went into adminstration earlier today.
Print specialist Daytona Visual is the current Spotlight company in our Marketplace section.
.jpg?i=1277456991 "Hasbro moves to end takeover speculation")
Hasbro has been forced to issue a statement in response to speculation over the possible sale of the company.
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Reports from the US say Hasbro is in early-stage buy-out talks with a private equity firm.
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International President Bryan Stockton says he is optimistic about toy demand ahead of Q4.
Boss John Maitland strongly denied rumours that firm is in administration and seeking a buyer.
Firm files a trademark infringement lawsuit against Crayola and its IP holding company, Crayola Properties.
Firm appointed to distribute the Rubik's range of puzzles and games in the UK.
Firm unveils programme of seminars for manufacturers, retailers and importers of toys and nursery products.
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Eponymous Giochi Preziosi boss, Enrico Preziosi, has been profiled in the Financial Times.
.jpg?i=1276512735 "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.
Firm files lawsuits against two of its competitors, Buzz Bee Toys and Lanard Toys.
The games and collectibles specialist is the current spotlight firm in our marketplace section.
The retailer has filed an initial public offering to raise up to $800 million.
Despite opposition from Hasbro and a pending court case, MAPS can continue selling its Yummy Dough product.
.jpg?i=1275387275 "Outdoor toys boost John Lewis figures")
Warm weather causes a surge in sales of seasonal products.
.jpg?i=1275040916 "Hit restructures business")
Peter Byrne leaves the firm as it announces a restructure of its global operations.
.jpg?i=1274694839 "Firebox reports record profits")
Firebox.com has announced profits for the year ending January 31st, 2010 of over £1m.
French games and collectibles firm, Asmodee, has acquired a majority stake in Esdevium.
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