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Carte Blanche made its name in the traditional sector with a history in giftware and plush, but the firm has successfully welcomed a digital string to its bow in the form of its Moshlings Collection. Carte Blanche brand manager Catherine Lawrence tells Billy Langsworthy why blending classic toys with digital works.
Read More »Michael Hawkins on ToyShop UK’s Enhanced Supplier service
ToyNews catches up with Michael Hawkins from Toy Shop UK to find about how the directory is increasingly being used by toy suppliers to enhance their online presence.
Read More »Cast of The LEGO Movie talk toys, Batman and Morgan Freeman’s voice
Chris Pratt (Emmet), Morgan Freeman (Vitruvius), Elizabeth Banks (Wyldstyle), Will Arnett (Batman), Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (Writer/Directors), Dan Lin (Producer) and Chris McKay (Animation Co-Director) talk The LEGO Movie
Read More »INTERVIEW: ToyTown’s Brian Simpson
He may have only been in the industry three years, but Brian Simpson has already helped to lead ToyTown through an economic recession and into healthy expansion. Robert Hutchins asks about the retailer’s new stores in East Kilbride and Croydon, plus his plans for the future
Read More »INTERVIEW: Gilles Sautier, VTech
Billy Langsworthy talks to VTech’s European CEO Gilles Sautier about the new InnoTab 3 and 3S, devices the company believes will be top sellers this Christmas
Read More »INTERVIEW: Paul Solomon, Moose Toys
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 »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 »INTERVIEW: Daniel Steel and Ben Hogg, Esdevium Games
Since the '70s, board games specialist Esdevium has grown into a diverse supplier of toys, from trading cards to collectables and hobby games – and it’s growing further. Dominic Sacco speaks to MD Daniel Steel and marketing exec Ben Hogg about the firm’s exciting slate of products.
Read More »INTERVIEW: Floppets CTO, CEO and art director
ToyNews sits down with the people behind the growing kids' collectables company.
Read More »Missed our Barbie special? Check out all you need to know here
Product guide, interview and special PDF available to download now.
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