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Trends UK has been named the official distributor of the new NERF Bunkr range, a battle zone system aimed at taking NERF blaster action to the next level, under license of Hasbro. The NERF Bunkr features an array of innovative and unique NERF-branded inflatable obstacles, suitable for both indoor and …
Read More »Asmodee, Mojo Nation and UK Games Expo partner on Art of the Tabletop student initiative
Asmodee has teamed up with Mojo Nation and UK Games Expo to launch an initiative aimed at encouraging more illustration and graphic design students to consider careers in board games. Launching in February, the Art of the Tabletop initiative will see students from several universities across the UK tasked with …
Read More »Construction toy line JUNKO eyes European expansion and US distribution
JUNKO, the eco-friendly construction toy line that encourages children to make better use of household rubbish, has detailed its plans to expand into Europe this year. The move follows a success Christmas period for the firm that witnessed a spike in sales over the festive season thanks to its appearance …
Read More »This year’s Kids at Play Interactive Awards winners have been revealed
Hasbro’s Lightsaber Academy, Virsix Games’ St. Noire and Bandai Namco’s tori have been named among the winners of this year’s Kids at Play Interactive Awards. CES is the showcase for technology and innovation. At the heart of innovation is a multi-million dollar toy industry that’s committed to growing digitally-adept future …
Read More »Kidicraft beefs up its 3D puzzle range with DC Comic Batman and Superman
Kidicraft has added a bit of muscle to its children’s and collectors puzzle range this season with the addition of a new DC Comic Batman and Superman range, bursting onto the scene in Super 3D. The new 500 piece jigsaw puzzles are created using the latest Prime 3D lenses to …
Read More »Four decades later Richard Longmate bids farewell to Rainbow Designs
Rainbow Designs is bidding a fond farewell to its longest serving team member, Richard Longmate, who has announced his departure, after nearly four decades with the company. Longmate joined Rainbow Designs on July 1 1980 and has spent nearly 40 years supporting independent retailers in the East Anglia area. Starting …
Read More »Cartamundi on track for global growth with United States Playing Card Company acquisition
Cartamundi is getting in on the New Year’s acquisition action, having detailed the completion of its incorporation of The United States Playing Card Company. The latest move from the Belgian playing card and game specialist is in line with its ongoing strategy to strengthen its role as a key player …
Read More »TechUp powers up for CES 2020 with curated guest line-up for its Future of Play discussion
CES 2020 is just around the corner, and with it, some 170,000 tech-heads from around the world will descend upon Las Vegas, Nevada for the latest in the Consumer Electronic Show offering, packed with some of the most innovative technology from around the world. Which is precisely why TechUp, a …
Read More »Fisher-Price partners with TOWIE star Lydia Bright for new baby gear collection
Fisher-Price is kicking off the new year with the launch of its Terrazzo Pacific Pebbles baby gear collection, a new range developed in partnership with the former TOWIE star and celebrity mum to be Lydia Bright. The Terrazzo Baby Gear collection offers a new style of nursery essentials, with an …
Read More »Rummikub celebrates 70 years with commemorative postage stamp in Israel
The popular family gaming title Rummikub has been handed national recognition of its cultural impact in its country of origin, Israel, where it has received its own commemorative, bespoke postage stamp. The new Israeli stamp features iconic tiles from the game first invented in 1950, including its much-loved Joker tile, …
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