OPINION: Toy packaging isn't a waste

OPINION: Toy packaging isn't a waste

May 23, 2013 at 2:50 pm

by Dr Liz Wilks

What is sustainable packaging and does it even exist in today's market? Dr. Liz Wilks, European Stakeholder and Sustainability Manager for Asia Pulp and Paper, explains.

COUNTER INSURGENT: Confusing toy offers

COUNTER INSURGENT: Confusing toy offers

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 am

This month, our mystery toy retailer also discusses brighter weather and toy promotions.

Eight characteristics of successful toy people

Eight characteristics of successful toy people

May 17, 2013 at 11:50 am

Have you ever noticed how some people in the Toy industry seem to keep on being successful?

Why I open blind bags

Why I open blind bags

May 10, 2013 at 10:34 am

Bennetts Walsall responds to ToyNews' article on eBay and argues that customers would rather see what they are getting.

Counter Insurgent: Toy innovation

Counter Insurgent: Toy innovation

May 03, 2013 at 1:11 pm

This month, our mystery toy retailer has an Art Attack with an FSDU, and wonders where all the innovation is going.

Accidental learning and toys

Accidental learning and toys

May 03, 2013 at 12:27 pm

James Eadon from Captica, the games company that appeared on Dragons Den, believes toys can better educate children if manufacturers come together.

eBay watch

eBay watch

May 03, 2013 at 11:16 am

For the toy industry, eBay is both an opportunity and a potential curse, says ToyNews' editor.

Battling the internet retailers

Battling the internet retailers

May 02, 2013 at 11:10 am

Throughout Europe, independent toy stores are facing an existential threat from internet retailers of toys. Do they quietly capitulate or do they seek means to hit their enemy where no retaliation is possible?

Why IP protection is vital to toy businesses

Why IP protection is vital to toy businesses

Apr 29, 2013 at 5:10 pm

How registering product design rights can help protect your next big toy, says James Hardy, the Head of Europe for business e-commerce site Alibaba.com.

Skylanders Swap Force vs Disney Infinity

Skylanders Swap Force vs Disney Infinity

Apr 29, 2013 at 11:22 am

Wired's GeekDad and Family Gamer editor Andy Robertson on what the battle of the toy/game products means for the industry.

DAVID SMITH: Hold the obituary

DAVID SMITH: Hold the obituary

Apr 25, 2013 at 11:29 am

Our contributor argues that reports of the toy industry's demise are premature.

JON SALISBURY: Nostalgia

JON SALISBURY: Nostalgia

Apr 24, 2013 at 11:24 am

Nostalgia: It ain’t what it used to be. Or is it?

The future of play

The future of play

Apr 19, 2013 at 11:24 am

The next wave of technology for toys will see us move one step away from tablets and one closer to the holodeck, says Steve Reece.

A MUMMY BLOGGER'S VIEW: Autism Mumma

A MUMMY BLOGGER'S VIEW: Autism Mumma

Apr 10, 2013 at 1:45 pm

My children don't know how to 'play' with toys in the traditional sense; they have autism.

THE TOYNEWS BLOG: The Gadget Show Live 2013 toy round-up

THE TOYNEWS BLOG: The Gadget Show Live 2013 toy round-up

Apr 09, 2013 at 2:16 pm

We explore the latest hi-tech toys to take to The Gadget Show Live this year.

Toy/technology balancing act

Toy/technology balancing act

Apr 09, 2013 at 10:51 am

Despite the rise of technology, traditional toys and play patterns will always be popular.