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It’s been a big year for One for Fun (previously H. Grossman Ltd) and its main brands, Tobar, Ozbozz and HGL, as well as its distribution brands, including Maisto, Bburago and Zuru. With Pushpoppers leading the way, 2022 sees the launch of more pocket-money lines that capitalise on the fidget …
Read More »The nation’s toy retailers speak as the Independent Toy Awards winners are revealed
Marvin’s Magic, Winning Moves, Tobar, and Golden Bear are just some of the names to have picked up Gold in this year’s Independent Toy Awards, featuring among an extensive list of gold, silver and bronze finalists in a competition celebrating the best of the industry. Published by Toy Shop UK, …
Read More »Office and warehouse move for H Grossman gives Tobar its first northern showroom
H Grossman Ltd has moved to new premises in Cambuslang, Glasgow, in a move that has allowed the firm to consolidate its warehousing with that of its parent company Tobar, and create two new showrooms in Glasgow. Not far from its old warehouse and office facility in Rutherglen, the new …
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 »Tobar forms Education Division with Kit for Kids acquisition
“Eventually, we will be able to extend its product line to include Tobar products and also create smaller versions of its existing range to appeal to our customers. I see Kit for Kids as our new Education Division.”
Read More »Tobar has ‘significantly increased orders’ on Boppi the Booty Shaking Llama after surge in demand
The UK distributor has had to reassure customers that it will have more stock on the way, reporting that it has been inundated with customer requests for the item.
Read More »Zuru names Tobar distributor for Tangles
The firm is predicting a big year for Tangles, capitalising on the fidget toy trend that is still going strong.
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