DREAM TOYS 2012: Creative

Crayola, Play-Doh and Waggle Tagz among the arts and crafts picks.

Author:: Samantha Loveday
Publish date:: Oct 31, 2012

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Crayola continues to be a strong force within the arts and crafts sector of the toy market, while Play-Doh is still tops for the younger age groups.

Licensed characters such as Hello Kitty are also a good way to create interest in the sector.

The top eight are:

Crayola Catwalk Creations House of Fashion - Vivid
Crayola Glow Book - Vivid
Dr Dreadful Zombie Lab - Spin Master
Hello Kitty Cool Cardz Design Studio - Flair
Orbeez Soothing Spa - Character Options
Play-Doh Candy Cyclone - Hasbro
Pro Deck Workshop - John Adams
Waggle Tagz - John Adams

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Lego City mixes with Play-Doh, Crayola and Moon Dough among others.

The creative top 12 will be keeping kids busy well into the New Year with a range of play sets.

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Monster High, My Little Pony, Moshi and Sylvanian Families among others share the spoils.

The toys predicted to dominate children's Christmas lists this year have been announced.

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Cherry the Cat, Furby and M3 Master Moves Mickey among those named.

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Hot properties such as Ben 10, Monsuno, Star Wars and Hot Wheels among the chosen few.

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Products from Mattel, Hasbro, Jakks, VTech, Character Options, Vivid, LEGO and Spin Master all named in top 12.

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This year's new category applauds Paper Jamz, Air Hogs and Barbie Video Girl among others.

Copyrights Group

The Copyrights Group is one of the licensing arms within The Vivendi Group. Acquired by Vivendi in 2016 Copyrights manages the licensing for a portfolio of properties to include Paddington Bear. Some of the other companies within the Vivendi Group include Universal Music Group, and their licensing arm Bravado, Gameloft and Studiocanal to name a few.