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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
Read More »IMC Toys secures four month campaign with Disney Junior
A series of sponsorship idents will air on Disney Junior every weekend morning in the Disney Juniorville block of programming.
Read More »Amscan expands Star Wars balloon range
In collaboration with Disney and LucasFilm, the new range features six new additions to the firm's existing Star Wars line.
Read More »Tomy bolsters licensed range with Inside Out, Star Wars and more
The firm has detailed its toy line hitting shelves in time for the Disney-Pixar film's release this July 24th.
Read More »Jakks Pacific sees sales jump 19 per cent in first half of 2015
Continued success of Frozen dolls, Disney Princess, Disney Fairies and Nintendo lines have helped the firm to a record quarter.
Read More »Jurassic World, Marvel and Star Wars helps Hasbro to Q2 profit
The toymaker has posted a better than expected net profit of $41.8 million, driven by film ties and Play Doh.
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