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UK and Ireland's Disney Store, Toys R Us, Smyths, Forbidden Planet and more will host Star Wars celebrations this September 4th.
Read More »YouTube to host global Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy unboxing
The Star Wars YouTube channel will host a live stream, unfolding over 18 hours in 15 cities and 12 countries, on Thursday, September 3rd.
Read More »Hasbro’s Star Wars Force Friday catalogue emerges online
Despite still awaiting its official release date of September 4th this year, images of the initial product line-up have emerged online.
Read More »HTI goes big on the small screen this AW with new TV campaigns
Frozen, My Little Pony and its Mamas & Papas brand will all get their own TV spots premiering in October.
Read More »Cartamundi unveils The Good Dinosaur card game gift set
Gift box features The Good Dinosaur-themed Happy Families, pairs and a puzzle illustrated with images of the film’s hero Arlo the Apatosaurus and the little cave boy, Spot.
Read More »VTech details extensive Flipsies marketing campaign
Activity around the launch of its new ciollectables range will cover TV, cinema, children's publishing and online.
Read More »Sambro’s Nikki Samuels on the firm’s biggest year to date
2014 was Sambro’s most successful year to date and, with the company’s current performance, 2015 is shaping up to be even bigger. Rhys Troake finds out why from Sambro managing director Nikki Samuels.
Read More »Life Support: Is toys-to-life finding a place in the toy market?
The toys-to-life sector is booming, generating over £318m in sales in the UK alone, yet the toy industry remains unsure. ToyNews looks at how the latest wave of products has the potential to change minds.
Read More »Frozen averages £1m per week in first half of 2015
Latest NPD stats indicate the Disney property is set to enjoy another strong year.
Read More »DKL releases Disney Frozen Hama beads
The new range combines creative play with with the popular Frozen characters
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