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This week will see University Games bid farewell to the building that has been the ‘home and heart’ of the Paul Lamond Games business for more than 25 years, as the firm opens the doors on a new chapter, and a new UK headquarters in Royston, Hertfordshire. The new, more …
Read More »University Games completes two-year Paul Lamond merger with new corporate branding
The final piece of University Games’ two-year merger of Paul Lamond Games has fallen into place, with the unveiling of the company’s new corporate branding. Marking a fresh start for 2020, the new logo is to be rolled out by University Games across the world. Richard Wells, managing director of …
Read More »University Games and Paul Lamond welcomes Gemma Lewington as head of marketing
Games and puzzles specialist, University Games and Paul Lamond Games has welcomed Gemma Lewington to the role of head of marketing, bringing with her over a decade of toy industry experience. Lewington has previously worked with pre-school faviurites suchg as LeapFrog and VTech, as well as most recently with Mookie …
Read More »Jamie Raven launches own magic theatre in Bluewater as ‘demand for magic sets soars’
Paul Lamond and University Games has echoed sentiments made last month about the rising demand for magic sets among kids and families, fuelled by the success and growing popularity of the magician Jamie Raven. The illusionist wowed audiences and judges with his skills during the 2015 series of Britain’s Got …
Read More »Toymaster: The Suppliers (Part Two)
Toymaster’s 2019 May Show is all ready to kick off once again at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate this week, with hundreds of suppliers, members and retailers all champing at the bit to take and make orders, before donning their best dress-up and partying until the small hours… or at …
Read More »Paul Lamond Games grows sales team with double appointment
The games and puzzles specialist has named Mark Jones as its new national accounts manager and Jacqui Butler as its area sales manager for London.
Read More »Toy Fair 2018: Paul Lamond launched football-focused construction toy line, Nanostars
Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Manchester City, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid each feature in the new range.
Read More »Toy Fair 2018: Roald Dahl takes toy game to next level with new toy and game partners
Paul Lamond Games, Fiesta Crafts, Rainbow Designs and Winning Moves will each be showcasing new lines from the tales of the master storyteller.
Read More »Paul Lamond to launch Roald Dahl puzzle line in time for World Book Day 2018
Four 250-piece puzzles will launch in February, in time for World Book Day and will star some of Roald Dahl’s most loved characters including Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG.
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