Vehicles, play-sets, role play and plush make up new collection.

Agreement could be sealed as early as this week for £500m, say reports.

Firm welcomes the Hit talent under the direction of Fisher-Price Executive Vice President, David Allmark.

Total sales were £684.8m for five weeks to December 29th, up 14.8 per cent on 2011.

$680 million deal sees Thomas & Friends join portfolio, along with other key pre-school brands.

The bling-your-scooter business set up by a mum has caught the attention of the retailer.

Crowd-sourced family trivia game will be carried nationally in all branches from the summer.