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The firm behind the robotic racing car range, Anki Drive has called on the expertise of two veterans of the interactive entertainment industry.
Read More »Russian retailer gives early glimpse of LEGO Minecraft sets
The website has unwittingly published pictures of the six new sets ahead of official release.
Read More »Anki targets greater retail presence following $55m investment
The range of iPhone controlled racing cars eyes increased retail presence and has raised $105m since its launch in 2010.
Read More »US: Assassin’s Creed Mega Bloks on the way this autumn
Popular videogame franchise is the latest license geared for release in Mega Bloks' AAA gaming line.
Read More »First swathe of Nintendo Amiibo NFC toys revealed
Mario, Link, Pikachu, Donkey Kong and more feature in Nintendo's first line-up of NFC toys.
Read More »This week’s most read stories on ToyNews
LEGO Minecraft has built a huge following and takes the accolade of most read story of the week.
Read More »First look at new LEGO Minecraft sets
The first images of the new larger-scale LEGO Minecraft line have been revealed.
Read More »Block party: How Minecraft wooed the toy business
Having sold nearly 54m copies across all platforms in the world of video games, Minecraft is now making pixelated waves in our industry. Billy Langsworthy looks at how the brand is building itself into a toy titan.
Read More »Disney Infinity 2.0 welcomes Donald Duck
A welcome dose of feathered fury heads to the new game.
Read More »Minecraft “almost as successful” as One Direction for GB Eye
Firm sees no sign of popularity of the brand slowing down.
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