The firm has recently hired Ken Goodisson (pictured), formerly of Hasbro, as UK marketing manager. Product partners in the UK include Vivid Imaginations, Flair and Character Options.
The firm will be revealing more about its plans in a future edition of ToyNews and www.toynews-online.biz.
Jakks Pacific's latest financials show the firm back in profit in the fourth quarter.
US traditional toy specialist Melissa and Doug is to set up a UK office next year.
Jakks Pacific announces purchase of the children's product businesses of Tollytots and Kids Only.
Hasbro is targeting the Eastern European market with the opening of an office in Russia.
Jakks Pacific has announced two master toy licence agreements with Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Rapid expansion of company's Ascot headquarters and product range planned as it targets the top four.
Company continues expansion with new base in LA, which is expected to make up 15 per cent of global sales
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