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Oldham will begin her new role on September 24th in a move that follows a three year stint at Hasbro, where she held the position of UK and regional toy and game director.
Read More »Holly Oldham rejoins Rubie’s as UK managing director
Rubie’s to launch Fortnite costumes and dress range range
The deal - brokered by the licensing agent IMG - will see Rubie’s add a new line up of Fortnite branded costumes, masks and accessories to its IP portfolio.
Read More »Surge Licensing to build out Feisty Pets licensing programme
The company has already signed Rubie's to develop a special Feisty Pets Halloween costume line.
Read More »World Record attempt for Rubie’s at London Comic Con
More than 250 participants are needed to make the record official when it all kicks off on Sunday 29th October and Rubies will be on hand to help supply Marvel Avengers costumes to the first 400 people to register.
Read More »Rubie’s ramps up fight against counterfeiters with new European strategy
The firm has appointed Mike O’Connell to lead the campaign.
Read More »Suicide Squad lines on the way from Mattel, Funko and Rubie’s
There will also be vehicle replicas from Jada Toys and prop replicas from eFX.
Read More »Hasbro, LEGO, Funko and Rubie’s on board for Marvel’s Black Panther
“With a new comic book and his first appearance in a Marvel film both occurring during his 50th anniversary year, excitement is already underway for Black Panther product."
Read More »US: Rubie’s opens first dedicated stores
17,000-square-foot Westbury store boasts a haunted house area called The Dark Zone.
Read More »Rubie’s acquires Mask-arade
The new deal sees Mask-arade's Ray Duffy remain as commercial director, while Dean Walton and Chris O'Nyan step down.
Read More »Rubie’s to launch Little Charmers costumes
Little Charmers has enjoyed 'stellar ratings' since launching last year in the US and Canada.
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