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The Toy Trust Media Auction has raised an impressive £72,200 in its quest to support small UK children’s charities this year, through the donation of airtime media slots from the likes of Sky, Nickelodeon, and Pop. Leading children’s media channels that also included the likes of ITVB, CITV, and Channel …
Read More »Raise money and bag yourself a bargain with this year’s Toy Trust Media Auction
The 2021 Toy Trust Media Auction is now open and ready to accept bids. The auction will close at 3pm on Friday, January 29th. The second largest fundraising activity for the Toy Trust each year, the annual Media Auction gives companies the chance to bag themselves a media bargain, with …
Read More »Licensing International names Graham Saltmarsh its new MD for UK division
Industry veteran, Graham Saltmarsh has been named the new managing director for Licensing International’s UK division, marking ‘the beginning of a bold new chapter’ for the trade organisation and its operations in the region. In this role, Saltmarsh will be responsible for advancing the business of licensing across all sectors …
Read More »Cartoon Network signs Sambro for Ben 10 toys, stationery and more
Targeted initially at the UK market, this cross-category deal with Sambro will cover pocket money toys, creative play, stationery and backpacks and will see Ben 10 enter new aisles and retail channels.
Read More »Ben 10 toys head to Toys R Us stores
Playmates Toys is rolling out the collection, which will be available online and in stores nationwide as a limited exclusive.
Read More »Cartoon Network opens doors to The Powerpuff Girls Emporium
The pop-up experience invites fans to learn how to become a superhero in Powerpuff Girl style.
Read More »Funko named master toy partner for Cartoon Network’s Rick and Morty
The move comes as Cartoon Network looks to expand its licensing efforts around the popular Adult Swim property.
Read More »Cartoon Network gears up The Powerpuff Girls UK toy launch
Retailers including Argos and The Entertainer are lining-up to stock the new toy range from Spin Master.
Read More »Toys driving consumer products push for The Powerpuff Girls
"Spin Master's products bring genuine newness to the girls’ toy aisle," Cartoon Network's VP of EMEA, Johanne Broadfield, told ToyNews.
Read More »Excitement builds for Ben 10’s return to toy shelves
Cartoon Network’s fresh take on Ben 10 is set to hit UK screens later this year, and execs in the toy space are already excited by the new toy line from Playmates which arrives on shelves in 2017.
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