Jazwares its advances its plans for European expansion with the promotion of Jonny Taylor to the role of senior vice president, Europe, and the appointment of Holly Oldham to the position of managing director for the UK and Nordics. The latest development is part of Jazwares’ ongoing plans for European …
Read More »Costume giants Rubie’s opens digital doors of Nuremberg virtual showroom and tours
Giants of the costumes and dress up market, Rubie’s isn’t letting the postponed calendar of trade shows stop it from putting on a show early next year, as it prepares to open the digital doors of its 365 dedicated Nuremberg showroom with exclusive virtual tours and live appointments. The new …
Read More »“Future is bright for Rubie’s” as private investment group takes control of the costumes specialist
Rubie’s Costume Company has promised ‘quality and innovation’ to its licensing partners, as well as the ‘best tools to service customers’ for its retail network as the company looks to start its new chapter up the ownership of an investment group. Earlier this month, a US bankruptcy court judge approves …
Read More »Rubie’s launches its Raise Your Spirits campaign to encourage a happy, safe, and fun Halloween at home this year
Rubie’s has launched a new campaign called Raise Your Spirits, an initiative that focuses on promoting a happy, safe, and fun Halloween at home this year. The move comes amid current UK restrictions and the impact they have on the ‘traditional’ Halloween celebrations here in the UK. Working closely with …
Read More »Rubies and Bristol Novelty to merge operations in forward looking response to Covid-19
Rubies Masquerade and Bristol Novelty have detailed the merger of its operations and office functions in a forward looking move to house all of its products under one banner as the industry begins to shake itself off from lockdown. It comes, the firm has stated, as companies the world over …
Read More »Disney reveals toys and products line up for both Mulan and Onward
In a double whammy for the studio, Disney has revealed the consumer products portfolio for not one but two of its upcoming blockbuster movies, detailing the toy lines and licensed products line-up for both Mulan and its new animated feature film, Onward. Hasbro, Mattel, and Funko join the ranks of …
Read More »Chris Isitt steps down from VP and MD role at Rubie’s as firm welcomes Peter Warton
Chris Isitt is stepping down from his role as vice president of EMEA and Australia and managing director of Rubie’s Masquerade by the end of next month. Over his 22 year tenure with Rubie’s, Isitt has helped to build its international team as well as oversee major licensing portfolio acquisitions …
Read More »Fundamentally Children expands team with industry’s own Tracey Devine-Tyley
Fundamentally Children has strengthened its front line by signing Tracey Devine-Tyley to its expanding squad, welcoming the toy industry expert to the role of head of sales and marketing. Life-long Liverpool fan, Devine-Tyley boasts an illustrious career in the toy industry, having served with both Rubies and KD. She will …
Read More »Holly Oldham rejoins Rubie’s as UK managing director
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 »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.
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