Character Options promotes Laura Gunton to senior brand manager
Gunton joined Character Options in 2015 and has worked on many of the firm’s key brands. She is currently heading up responsibility of the Peppa Pig master toy collection.
Richard Hollis welcomed to head of retail role at Rocket Licensing
In this newly created post, Hollis will further build Rocket and its brands' profiles at retail by developing and implementing a strategy to drive listings and retail presence.
Alpha Group will pull Screechers Wild toys from UK in Spin Master settlement
Last year, Spin Master alleged that the magnetic transformation feature in Alpha group’s Screechers Wild toys infringed on its own patents covering its Bakugan toys.
Toy Association calls out government and ecommerce in new white paper on counterfeit upsurge
It’s part of the message outlined by the US toy industry body in a new white paper that addresses the three main factors to have contributed to the rise in counterfeit and knock off toys sold online.
Aurora World scouts toy partners as YooHoo & Friends lands Netflix series
The plush specialist is spearheading a licensing programme for its 10 year old brand as it lands a new 52 episode series.
Aardman extends its Shaun the Sheep craft range with Create and Craft
The range launched earlier this week and will be presented live via a global launch on Create and Craft TV.
Toymaster 2019 exhibition space sells out four months before show
The show is still open for registration for independent brick and mortar toy retailers and Toymaster members.
Dobble named UK's biggest-selling card game as one millionth unit sold
The Asmodee card game - in which players race to spot the only matching symbol between two cards - has grown in popularity every year since its arrival on the scene in 2011.
Build a Bear Workshop lowers full year revenue forecast as Brexit looms
However, the company's CEO maintains that Build a Bear is a strong brand at retail
The Entertainer doubles containers into the UK ahead of Brexit deadline
"We have had a shiningly good year. We believe in the High Street and the High Street is nowhere near dead."
Dice Academy joins Asmodee UK's Fun Fast Games portfolio
Other games in the portfolio include the likes of Dobble, Bananagrams, Cobra Paw, Rory’s Story Cubes and Who Did It?
Toys R Us Asia shares plans to open 60 new stores this year
The announcement was made during an interview with Jo Hall, Toys R Us Asia’s chief commercial officer for Greater China and Southeast Asia during the second annual toy fair in Hong Kong.
Magformers urges retailers to boycott copycat products
It follows new that a child in the US was hospitalised after swallowing magnets from a toy incorrectly identified as a Magformers product
British businesses issue stark Brexit warning to Westminster: 'economy is not prepared for no-deal'
The leaders of the UK’s five leading employers’ groups including The British Chambers if Commerce and Federation of Small Businesses have said the country was nowhere near ready for March 29th.
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Pyramid International taps Norton PR for expanded 2019 range launch
New PJ Masks and PAW Patrol pre-school products will be supported alongside Marvel lines with opportunities across Influencers, brand partnerships and events high on the PR agenda for 2019.
Warwick Davis to make Toy Fair appearance with Asmodee UK
Davis will be at the show next week to promote Tenable, a board game adaptation of the ITV quiz show he hosts.
Hasbro and Signature Publishing launch Hasbro WOW! magazine
The kids' title will showcase Hasbro's brands and new collectable lines in a bi-monthly publication.
The new year comes with a new move for ToyNews
The UK's B2B toys brand is due to move publisher to the B2B specialist Datateam Media Group
WIT reveals the 15th Annual Wonder Women Awards finalists
The event celebrates industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in toys, licensing and entertainment in eight categories, to be recognised that evening.
Spielwarenmesse's 70th anniversary ToyCocktail selected
Held on December 4th 2018 at last year’s winning Bar Europa, the competition featured nine participants, mixing and shaking for all they were worth.
Miles of tiles: Tracing the global rise of Rummikub
This year’s World Rummikub Championships - held in Jerusalem this November - welcomed representatives from 32 nations from across the globe. Today, it is estimated that more than 50 million gamers play Rummikub around the world.
Read the December issue of ToyNews online now
Exclusive news, exclusive interviews and big features make up this year’s seasonal offering of ToyNews.
Heavy investment in pocket money lines key to Zuru's global growth
Zuru declared it is committed to investing in "full and robust marketing campaigns" for lines like its latest 5 Surprise and Cotton Candy ranges.
Canal Toys to make London Toy Fair debut with new product lines
Canal Toys launched in the UK in 2018 and is currently building on the “phenomenal success” it has seen with key lines.
Gibsons taps into 'new wave puzzlers' with White Logo range
Each title in the range has been specifically selected for its striking design and unconventional scene, including an avocado party scene.
Flair launches new interactive dolls range Teenie Tiny Toes
Each doll has seven sensors that react to touch, motion or light, meaning if you tickle their toes they will be brought to life by singing, giggling and playing games.
Posh Paws introduces modern new look in 2019 rebranding
"The design not only brings a dynamic personality to the brand but also reflects the core values of Posh Paws."
Innovation First brings new collectables Squishmallows to the UK
The deal will see Innovation First, creators of the popular HEXBUG brand, distribute the new Squishmallows range exclusively throughout the UK.
Gibsons celebrates 100 years with Golden Ticket campaign
The hunt is on for lucky tickets hidden in certain Gibsons puzzles to win a 1,000 piece puzzle or a year's supply of puzzles.
Basic Fun cooks up new collectables launch with Little Lucky Lunchbox
The new launch features a cast of collectable culinary characters known as Foodie Friends stored inside a Little Lucky Lunchbox. Each character holds a secret inside.
