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Read More »Toys R Us teams with XYZprinting to stock ‘family friendly’ 3D printers
Toys R Us will stock 3D printers from XYZprinting’s da Vinci range, with prices starting at £239.99.
Read More »Mattel and Born This Way Foundation launch Lady Gaga-inspired Monster High doll
Zomby Gaga has been created to 'champion kindness, instill bravery, and build a world where young people celebrate their differences'.
Read More »LEGO unveils first wave of sets for 2017’s The LEGO Batman Movie
New sets showcase characters from the movie including the Penguin, Two-Face, The Joker and Mr Freeze.
Read More »US Toy Fair breaks into the 40 largest industry trade shows in North America
In at number 39, it marks the first time the show has been ranked within the top 40.
Read More »TOMY and PlayFusion’s Lightseekers hits Kickstarter
Firms are looking to fund final stage of production on the site, with an aim of raising $200,000.
Read More »Posh Paws’ Barry Groves steps down from MD role
“It has been an extremely difficult decision for me to make but six years ago I had a heart problem and some of the more painful side effects have returned over this past year," said Groves.
Read More »ICTI CARE and BSR outline plans to advance women’s empowerment in global supply chains
The two aim to implement women’s empowerment strategies at toy factories in India, from preserving women’s health rights to ensuring equal pay.
Read More »US: TPF Toys to expand Splashlings into apparel, bedding and food
From the mind of Pound Puppies creator Mike Bowling, Splashlings is a collectable toy line set in the world of mermaids.
Read More »LEGO debuts DC Super Hero Girls sets
The first three sets will be out in November, followed by wider range in January 2017.
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