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‘Toy Fair 2018 is the perfect event to showcase the creativity, ingenuity and passion of the UK toy industry,’ says the BTHA’s Majen Immink.
Read More »Spielwarenmesse ramps up infant offering for 2018 show
More than 400 companies are set to showcase their baby and infant product lines at next year’s event.
Read More »The Deep inspires new toys from Simba
The deal will see the toy firm release a line of play-sets, role-play toys, figures and accessories.
Read More »Deadline to enter Mums Choice Awards approaching
The closing date to enter the three categories is September 22nd.
Read More »Zuru teams with Tangle Creations to relaunch Tangle toy
The toy firm is working with inventor, Richard Zawitz, to take the Tangle toy to retailers’ shelves.
Read More »VTech introduces new Go! Go! Smart Friends play-sets and toys
‘Our Go! Go! Smart Wheels and Go! Go! Smart Friends lines have been so successful because parents recognise the unique way we're infusing technological innovation into play patterns,’ says VTech’s William To.
Read More »Hornby CEO Steve Cooke to step down
An announcement concerning the new CEO of the toy firm is to follow.
Read More »Kids to lose £92m in old pound coins, warns Smyths Toys
The old pound coin will be worthless by October 15th, with the retailer encouraging parents and kids to use up their loose change in their piggybank.
Read More »Golden Bear brings Build-A-Bot to UK shores
The toy made its debut in Australia earlier this year, and has enjoyed sell-out success across retail.
Read More »Hot Wheels details Challenge Accepted brand campaign
‘We aim to nurture the 'challenger spirit' in all kids by encouraging them to try, fail and repeat to achieve success,’ says Hot Wheels’ Chris Down.
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