Moose Toys Paul Solomon tells ToyNews how the firm has high hopes for new brands The Zelfs, The Ugglys and Glitzi Globes following the success of The Trash Pack
Read More »Toymaster retail roundtable
Dominic Sacco catches up with Toymaster and three independent toy retailers to discuss how they’re competing with nationals, spotting the next big thing and what the future holds for the local toy shop
Read More »SUPPLIER PROFILE: Coiledspring
Games specialist Coiledspring is adding to its already novel range with Worry Eater Dolls and Hello Sunshine toys this year, marking an ambitious move into the plush market. Dominic Sacco asks MD Roger Martin about the firm’s swift growth and exciting new products
Read More »The Entertainer to open first international store this year
Ambitious toy chain hopes to announce deal in the coming months; “The key aspect for us is finding the right partner,” says multichannel director Duncan Grant
Read More »LEGO Minifigure: Anatomy of a blockbuster toy
The number of LEGO Minifigures made equates to more than half the world’s population. Four are sold every second, and 18 million have been sold in the UK to date from series one to ten. How can a small figure be such a big hit? Dominic Sacco questions LEGO Minifigure brand manager Harry Harrison
Read More »The rise of garden centres
More non-traditional toy shops like garden centres are cropping up and stocking children’s products. But are they making life more difficult for independent toy stores or do the extra sales opportunities for suppliers make them worthwhile?
Read More »Spanish Doll firm Las Pequeñas Ole hunts for UK distribution partner
Doll company opts for Spanish production to 'fight against' Chinese market domination
Read More »INTERVIEW: Dracco reveals plans for 2014
Entertainment firm Dracco has it fingers in many pies - from toy creation through to licensing, stationery, accessories and even confectionery - plus it has a 50 per cent stake in UK pocket money toy distributor The In Thing. ToyNews speaks to MD Henrik Andersen about its top toys for this year and plans for 2014
Read More »Coiledspring Games excited by plush progress
Games specialist prepares for multi-language Sorgenfresser doll launch later this year
Read More »Wondercube cracks America
My Wonder receives “greater interest from overseas”
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