We take a look back at just some of the key news stories from the last 12 months.

Surprise acquisitions, top level exec changes, retail casualties and the London 2012 effect, the continued dominance of LEGO and Moshi Monsters in-store – not to mention some eye-watering charity challenges… the toy business has certainly packed a lot into 2012

Simply click on this link to read the ToyNews review of 2012.

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