Panini paves road to Euro 2020 with trading cards
UEFA Road to Euro 2020 Official Trading Card Collection launches with brand-new version of Panini’s Adrenalyn XL brand
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Fortnite figures airdrop into UK gaming event
It’s the first time UK fans will get to see the latest toys from Worlds apart and Moose Toys, with a special Battle Bus experience
Bape dresses Barbie
Mattel’s toy icon and street fashion authority Bape collaborate on fashion range and limited-edition dolls
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India’s biggest company eyes Hamleys purchase
Reports suggest Reliance Industries, Hamely’s master franchisee in India, is in advanced talks to buy the toy retailer from Chinese owner C.banner
Playfoam comes to Hamleys
Bespoke showcase display at the flagship London store is part of a wider marketing drive for Learning Resources’ popular creative compound
Stagnant high streets hit by “no-splurge culture”
March high street footfall rise does not tell the whole story of Brits’ Brexit-shy lack of spending, according to the British Retail Consortium
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BLE 2019 unveils Beyond the Book publishing activation
Themed showcase zone will shine the spotlight on publishing brands and the role they play in licensing
Funko CFO Russell Nickel to step down
The man who oversaw Funko’sacquisition by Acon Investments in 2015 and subsequent IPO will leave by the end of 2019
Minecraft movie gets release date and new director
The long-awaited movie finds its third and final director and digs out firm release date
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TCG Toys brings Rubik’s twist to jigsaws
Recreations of famous artwork and landmarks in Rubik’s mosaic style will feature in the new jigsaw collection from TCG Toys
Fisher-Price recalls 5m Rock ‘n Roll Play Sleepers
Brand owner Mattel agrees to voluntary recall after US consumer safety watchdog links product to infant deaths, but says it “stands by the safety of all our products”
Which? warns of “flood” of unsafe toys in UK after Brexit
The consumer watchdog calls for tighter regulations and guarantees to information from EU safety monitors to protect UK families
Qualatex’s time to shine with new Chrome range
Expansion of the its popular Chrome balloon range brings new medium size in seven shimmering colourways
Clementoni secures DC puzzles license
Clementoni follows up on last month’s Harry Potter deal with Warner Bros, adding DC superheroes to its jigsaw offering
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Is WH Smith the “market leader in slime”?
The UK retailer highlighted the “slime phenomenon” as a key component of its in-store offering and recent growth – but has its stranglehold on DIY slime impacted hit or boosted the trend for toy suppliers?
Little Tikes Play Big Tour a big success
Thousands of families welcomed to the first two stops on its 50th anniversary shopping centre tour, with more to come across Easter holiday
Debenhams sold to lenders as shareholders wiped out
Good news for staff as stores and jobs are protected in the short term, but it’s bad news for Mike Ashley and co as stocks are wiped clean
Boots warns of store closures
Soft sales and “most difficult quarter” in parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance's history prompts review of underperforming stores
The Entertainer supports World Autism Awareness Week
Teams with National Autistic Society on special quiet shopping times, sensory activities and donation to charity
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Victory for Siso Toys UK
The toy company welcomes Mandy Victory as its new General Sales Manager UK and Ireland
Avengers stars weild LEGO weapons at fan event
Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd and Scarlett Johansson were at the London event where LEGO had built brick versions of Thor’s axe and Thanos’ mighty Infinity Gauntlet
Hey Duggee wins Preschool Emmy award
Season 2 of the hit BBC series takes the International Emmy Kids Award for the second time as Golden Bear readies launch of new toys
Moose Toys appoints James Knight GM of Design
The Australian toy firm bags Hasbro’s former VP of Development, who most recently worked on Frozen 2 and DreamWorks Trolls
Tech Deck sponsors UK National Skateboarding champs
Spin Master’s mini action sports brand Tech Deck sponsors BBC-streamed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifying championship
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