The British games and puzzles specialist, Gibsons, is taking booking for its own Virtual Trade Showcase, the firm’s own event for prospective retailers hosted in the wake of the cancellation of this year’s Toy Fair season. The virtual show will take the form of an online conference and will give …
Read More »Stand out next year and get involved in the ToyNews 2021 Showcase special issue
Toy Fair season may not be taking on its usual form next year, with the traditional roster of shows now either moved to the summer months or cancelled until 2022, but that hasn’t stopped the need to showcase your newest product releases to the industry. Which is why ToyNews will …
Read More »With no virtual alternative, Toy Fair 2021 really is cancelled – How does the industry feel?
There will be no virtual platform alternative to the 2021 London Toy Fair, the BTHA has confirmed, as it was announced this morning (Thursday, October 22nd) that next year’s London Olympia event has been called off, with plans to make its return in 2022. The toy and hobby industry body …
Read More »London Toy Fair 2021 cancelled over Covid-19 restrictions
Toy Fair 2021 has been cancelled, the BTHA has confirmed in an update sent industry-wide today. Owing to the latest in government restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the BTHA, in conversation with London Olympia, have made the decision to cancel the 2021 event. The industry body has stated that …
Read More »Skyrocket UK “blown away by consumer reaction” to Blume Dolls’ newest launches
Skyrocket UK made its presence felt at this year’s London Toy Fair, where the firm unveiled the newest additions to its popular Blume Dolls range, including a new collectable series, rare gift sets, and more “revolutionary reveal technology.” Blume Dolls shot to success over the course of last year when …
Read More »LEGO, Spin Master among big names returning for Toy Fair 2020
Toy Fair 2020 is shaping up to be “another busy and vibrant show,” say organisers who have seen an 84 per cent re-booking rat just three months after this year’s show. It’s a marked increase on the rate of re-booking this time last year. A successful sold-out Toy Fair 2019 …
Read More »Spin Master release two new collectable ranges into the wild with mermaid and pet vibes
Hatchimals goes aquatic with a new mermaid theme while tech enters the collectables space through the new Lollipets line.
Read More »And now for the big one… don’t miss the Jan/Feb issue of ToyNews
The team is collating the annual bumper toy fair special issue of ToyNews, featuring show guides on London Toy Fair, Nuremberg Toy Fair, Spring Fair and plenty more for you to be involved in.
Read More »Bladez Toyz offers refuel to Toy Fair attendees with Pit Stop Café
The toymaker is inviting Olympia visitors to grab a coffee in the Upper West Hall, Tuesday to Thursday.
Read More »Don’t miss your chance to feature in ToyNews’ Jan/Feb Toy Fair special
That’s right, it’s that time of year again when we all begin the big countdown to Toy Fair season, and to help you celebrate, ToyNews is putting together its annual Toy Fair special issue.
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