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The ToyNews team will be at Toy Fair, Olympia, all this week, and we’re really looking forward to meeting as many of you as we can and putting names to faces. Following the disappointment of Spielwarenmesse and Toy Fair New York being cancelled, I think we can all appreciate how …
Read More »Just Play to run fun challenge #ThinkYouCanSlink? at Toy Fair
Just Play is challenging the industry to slink down to stand B60 at London Toy Fair to test their Slinky skills. With a specially designed Slinky Wall at the company’s London Toy Fair stand, Just Play UK will showcase one of the world’s most iconic retro toys by presenting attendees …
Read More »LEGO issues statement ahead of London Toy Fair
Ahead of the London Toy Fair at Olympia on January 25–27, the LEGO Group has released a statement: “Due to the continued high rate of the Omicron infection and the risks associated with attending large events, we’ve decided not to have a physical presence at the London Toy Fair this …
Read More »Wow! Stuff to debut ‘biggest blockbusters to date’ at London Toy Fair
Toy innovation company Wow! Stuff has confirmed its attendance at London Toy Fair, Olympia 25–27 January, and is set to unveil its ‘biggest blockbuster(s) to date’ at the show. Dawn Lavalette, Commercial Director, Wow! Stuff, announced: “We are supportive of the London Toy Fair. It’s the perfect platform to reveal to our …
Read More »Breaking news: Toy Fair WILL take place as planned
Given that no new Covid restrictions are being mooted for England, the British Toy and Hobby Association has released a statement regarding Toy Fair 2022: “Over the past months and weeks, we have continuously been monitoring the government regulations and industry guidance in order to best prepare and work towards delivering a …
Read More »Toy Fair 2022 issues update amid Omicron uncertainty
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the BTHA has issued a statement regarding Toy Fair 2022: “We are all looking forward to Toy Fair and are working hard to deliver a great Toy Fair 2022 at Olympia London. “We are continuing to follow the latest government …
Read More »Covid latest: BTHA issues safety update ahead of January’s Toy Fair
With the London Toy Fair just weeks way and the Omicron coronavirus variant becoming a global concern, the British Toy and Hobby Association has issued a press statement regarding the safety precautions it is taking to safeguard visitors to the January event. “In light of the recent update from Government with regards to the …
Read More »Showcase 2021: Gibsons readies planet-friendly puzzles, traditional games, and the play detox
Contact: 020 8661 8866 Web: www.gibsonsgames.co.uk Email: sales@gibsonsgames.co.uk Planet-friendly puzzles, traditional gaming, and a year of detoxing through play Gibsons, the family owned jigsaw puzzle and games company, is ready to start 2021 with a fantastic range of new puzzle designs and even a new licensed family card game. Gibsons’ …
Read More »Gibsons’ Virtual Trade Showcase is open for bookings now
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 …
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