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Read More »Skylanders Swap Force to launch two months later than Disney Infinity in UK
The upcoming Swap Force video game and figures will arrive in the UK this October.
Read More »Airfix brings production back to UK
Labour shortages and wage rises in Asia means the manufacturing process will take place in Sussex, says chairman Roger Canham.
Read More »Simba Smoby’s SpongeBob SquarePants sales soar 300%
Licensed toys and play-sets hit record sales in 2012.
Read More »Wow Stuff to show off new toys at Distoy
Mimikins, Real FX Racing System, fresh Combat Creatures "plus one or two surprises" will be presented.
Read More »Audience Watch: Understanding pre-schoolers TV viewing habits
In an exclusive column for ToyNews, each month John Conlon, VP Director of Research at Nickelodeon UK, will present the latest research on kids and their families. Don’t miss this essential guide for anyone in the toy business.
Read More »LeapFrog reveals launch date for new LeapReader
The reading and writing aid will hit stores next month with over 100 supplements to increase learning.
Read More »Optimus Prime truck tours UK to promote Transformers Beast Hunters toys
Fans will have the chance to play with the range and watch a new DVD on big screens.
Read More »ToyNews grows Retail Advisory Board
Toytown and Toy Hub buyers join to bring total number of retailers up to 13.
Read More »Anatomy of a blockbuster toy: Power Rangers Morpher
Go Go Power Rangers! It’s been a top ten boys action brand since the TV show leapt onto screens in 1993 and now it’s powering up again for its 20th anniversary with Megaforce. Dominic Sacco looks at the past, present and future of Power Rangers before analysing the latest Morpher toy.
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