Off the Hook walks the runway
Spin Master’s latest collectables step out in sartorial debut during the Mini Mode kids’ fashion event in Marylebone
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Little Tikes signs as Little Baby Bum master toy
A rare licensing deal for the MGA brand is “a perfect match” says CEO Isaac Larian, with plans to ramp up pipeline and launch as early as this autumn
Rachel Lowe delivers Call the Midwife board game
Game creator Rachel Lowe adapts the hit TV show in licensed board game – launching just in time for Mother’s Day
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LEGO plans Sydney flagship
New flagship will open in late March as part of wider partnership with Alceon Group to bring LEGO certified stores across Australia and New Zealand
New boss for BR toys
Charlotte From is promoted to head up Salling Group’s toy business and unveils location of first 15 store openings
Craft Buddy scores exclusive TV deal
The craft and hobby specialist secures exclusive launch promotions on Create and Craft, a channel welcomed into 70 million homes in the UK and US
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Skip Hop staffs up to support growth
Duo of new starters will strengthen the digital marketing and finance teams to “accelerate our business goals” in 2019
Independent Toy and Gift show registration open
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US Toy Association welcomes new board members
Executives from Hasbro, Crazy Aaron’s Puttyworld, Wicked Cool Toys and Mattel join the board to continue “essential work to protect and promote” the industry’s interests
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Gund signs as first licensee for Hilda
Spin Master’s plush brand is the first licensing partner for Silvergate Media’s Netflix animation, with toys, accessories and gifts rolling out next year
Mattel secures Despicable Me license
Three-year partnership with Universal Brand Development will kick start with toy launch for 2020 Minions movie sequel
Marbel’s new star
Marbel’s new brand Nebulous Star aims to promote mindfulness for tweens through hands-on crafts
New hair, don’t care!
Flair unveils launch plans for Hairdorables series 2 and Hairdorables Pets, supported by heavyweight digital campaign
Mighty launch plans for Power Rangers
Hasbro details new toys, TV series and a live tour as it readies the relaunch of the long-running action series
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Intertoys becomes latest toy retail casualty
The Dutch toy chain calls in administrators and seeks a temporary freeze on creditor commitments in an attempt to implement wide-ranging restructuring to save the business
Toys R Us returns as Tru Kids
New company Tru Kids will act as parent company for Toys R Us and Babies R Us, restoring it to US retail
BR Toys to open 25 new stores
New estate announced just weeks after acquisition from Top-Toy by Salling Group, which stresses importance of physical toy stores
BR Toys saved by Salling Group
The toy chain’s fate was uncertain after owner Top-Toy went into liquidation last December, but has been acquired by Denmark’s largest retail group
Target hits the mark at Christmas
The US retailer made “bolder bets” on toys and dedicated more shelf space and marketing to the category, a key driver in its 5+% Christmas sales growth
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February 2019
The February issue of TnP includes a round-up of London Toy Fair, Nuremberg Toy Fair and Spring Fair. Tomy takes the cover story and The East Midlands Toy Company shares the secret of its success, including its victory at the Toy Retailer Awards 2019
Playmobil sets sail with V&A
The toymaker continues sponsorship of V&A Museum of Chilhood’s A Pirate’s Life for Me exhibit over half term
L.O.L crowned US Toy of the Year
MGA continued its sweep of awards season with four total wins at last night’s gala in New York City
Insight: Seizing your Amazon destiny
Ecommerce guru Brian Beck on how manufacturers and brands can take control on the number one search engine in the world
Funko enters the board game category
Acquisition of award-winning board game studio Forrest-Pruzan Creative marks first move into new category for the collectables specialist
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