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The Dunblane-based independent toy shop, Toy Hub has announced its intentions to shutter its doors, following a ten-year “rollercoaster run of fun and frivolity. The family run business – owned by the husband and wife team Gerard and Helen Gourley – made the announcement via the shop’s Facebook page earlier …

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TV’s George Rainsford and Imogen Thomas have pledged their support to Spin Master’s annual giant charity advent calendar event, taking place once again at London’s KidZania – an indoor city run by children. Teaming up with KidZania for the third year running, Spin Master is once again spreading a little …

Germany’s premiere toy industry trade show, Spielwarenmesse is to once again explore the relationship between toys and licensing, providing a platform for the international licensing business when it opens its doors from January 29 to February 2 next year. Licensing International will be the centre point of the show’s licensing …

The family-run high street and online toy retailer, The Entertainer has recorded rising sales and profits last year, bucking the trend seen on a high street that continues to struggle. Earlier this month, it was reported that the high street had been hit with its worst figures in seven years, …

The US family experiential toy store, Camp – part owned by the media platform BuzzFeed – has outlined plans to open five more stores across the States by the end of 2020. As part of fulfilling this mission, BuzzFeed’s chief marketing officer, Ben Kaufman, is to leave his role in …

USAopoly, a specialist when it comes to licensed board game and puzzle publishing, has teamed with Fox Consumer Products to release Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game. The one-versus-many tabletop game allows players to take on the role of action hero fan’s favourite, John McClane, or assume the identity …

Playmobil has demonstrated further commitment to its 2019 advertising campaign to support retailers, this time with the sponsorship of three large banners displayed outside Crumtons Toy Shop in Bangor. The Northern Irish toy retailer will showcase the banners, each focusing on Playmobil: The Movie, ahead of the title’s cinematic release …