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The firm's performance reaches expectations despite a weak pound.
Read More »Character Options readies for Tiddlytubbies toys launch this July
“We have received a high demand for the Tiddlytubbies from both retailers and consumers, following their introduction to the series."
Read More »Character Group posts 22.5 per cent pre-tax profit in latest preliminary results
Product lines from Peppa Pig, Little Live Pets and Teletubbies have driven the company growth results for the year ended August 31st 2016.
Read More »Character Options reports solid results in latest trading statement
The company revealed that Stretch Armstrong and its major product lines have all performed well.
Read More »Pitch your toy idea to Character Options at this year’s Inventors Workshop
"Character Options has a strong inventors network and this event gives us the opportunity to grow our community further," said Jon Elliott, R&D operations manager.
Read More »BTHA honours Character Options’ The Four with Lifetime Achievement award
Character Options' Jon Diver has also been named as the new chairman of the BTHA, taking over from Phil Ratcliffe.
Read More »Character Options’ new girls’ collectable line, Twozies, to launch in August
Twozies is a line of little babies and pets who do everything together.
Read More »Character Options teams with Toys AndME to launch Teksta TV
Airing on the Toys AndME YouTube channel, Teksta TV will be co-hosted by Character's new Teksta Toucan.
Read More »Pom Pom Wow! car visits Distoy following successful launch
‘After just a few days, the sales of Pom Pom Wow! have been excellent,’ says Character Options.
Read More »Character Options gives Fiat car the Pom Pom Wow! treatment
‘It’s a real sight to be seen and we can’t wait to take it to the streets to show the nation the creative possibilities of Pom Pom Wow!,’ says Character Options’ Emma Walker.
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