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Despite a drop of seven per cent in toy sales for the year, the UK market still brought in an impressive £3.3 billion.

The 100-year-old Swedish brand that also sells a range of toys and games, including licensed lines and RC toys, revealed that it was continuing to see significant losses in the UK.

How do toy companies navigate the gender minefield and also maximise sales? Nick Swift at Sense says it’s time to play.

Design and technology needs funding and young talent needs encouragement for the future of many of UK's industries, says toy design firm, Fuse London.

The toy retail giant has signed up as major sponsor for the event taking place this September 20th at Norhtamptonshire's Whittlebury Hall.

Entertainment and character licensing remains the largest category, accounting for $113.2 billion, or 45 per cent of the total global licensing market.

The company’s new line-up of licensees include Funko, Bulls I and Playmates Toys.

Now that LEGO has unveiled a wheelchair using-figure and a stay-at-home dad in its latest LEGO City set, it seems the toy giant is embracing a true representation of society with its products. Jade Burke speaks to manufacturers and retailers to see what else vendors can do to provide kids with a more inclusive toy collection.

‘While it’s not a replacement for a pet, the Joy For All Companion Pet Cat is a life-like alternative that can provide the joy and companionship of owning a real pet.’

All characters have been labelled dangerous by toy safety body, ACCC.