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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are the number two action figure brand for the year-to-date. But how have they stood the test of time and what makes the figures a classic? Dominic Sacco asks supplier Flair and manufacturer Playmates.
Read More »VIDEO: Parrot AR Drone 2.0 becomes first ever toy to feature on-board GPS
New Flight Recorder lets users instruct device where to fly using a map on the iPad.
Read More »Magnetic construction toy seeks funding
MagneBricks currently has 31 days to reach its $35,000 goal on Kickstarter.
Read More »Hasbro becomes “premier” toy licensee for Angry Birds
Extends licensing agreement with Rovio; other deals announced.
Read More »VIDEO: Introducing the flying R/C car that hovers over objects
"Revolutionary" car/copter hybrid has already amassed £74,000 in funding towards its £86,500 goal.
Read More »Great Gizmos steps away from Spring Fair, focuses on in-house showroom
Firm revises sales strategy after this year's trade show which saw the toy section change halls.
Read More »Slender Man 32-inch plush doll pitched on Kickstarter
Cult horror character gets the soft toy treatment; "created with the finest fabrics and materials".
Read More »Argos enjoys “good start to the year”
Like-for-like sales up 1.9 per cent in Q1 2013; mobile sales rise 114 per cent.
Read More »New Spin Master small doll property taps into Japanese craze Kawaii
Girls toys will be TV-advertised; "There is certainly a lot of interest around this growing cultural phenomenon," says supplier.
Read More »Grossman appoints Gary Diamond as South East sales rep
Former store owner and well-known industry figure will be winding up his current agency work so he can be fully committed to his new role.
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