Sony calls on Hasbro for Ghostbuster toys
Hasbro named master toy partner for Sony Pictures Consumer Products’ Ghostbusters, with first product rolling out alongside next summer’s new movie
Sony calls on Hasbro for Ghostbuster toys
Hasbro named master toy partner for Sony Pictures Consumer Products’ Ghostbusters, with first product rolling out alongside next summer’s new movie
Toy Fair Greenhouse sold out
Dedicated zone for small and new toy innovators is fully booked for January 2020
Tobar puts Hawkins Bazaar up for sale
The retail chain has 23 stores across the UK and a strong online business, but Tobar is looking to offload to on its wholesale business
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Zimpli lands Baby Shark Gelli Baff
Zimpli Kids teams with Pinkfong on a licensed version of its best-selling slime with collectable 3D Baby Shark bath stickers
Hasbro ditching plastic packaging from 2020
All plastic elements including blister packs and elastic bands will be removed entirely from Nerf, MLP, Monopoly and more by 2022
Wicked Cool unleashes My Partner Pikachu
The interactive Pokémon toy uses touch sensors to produce a “myriad of varied responses that make fans feel that Pikachu is truly communicating with them”
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British Garden Centres joins Toymaster
A quarter of the chain’s 16 branches have joined the toy buying group
Toymaster welcomes latest member
Leisure Centre in Co. Clare becomes the newest retailer to join the toy buying group
Mary Portas takes aim at retail “dinosaurs” in Autumn Fair Q&A
The broadcaster and retail consultant will take part in a live talk during next month’s buying event, championing retailers who put a community of loyal customers at the centre of their business
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Nuremberg ToyAwards 2020 entries now open
All exhibitors are welcome to submit their latest innovations to a panel of expert judges when entries open on 12 September
Lee-Anne Neale joins Posh Paws
Lee-Anne joins as the plush specialist’s new Sales Manager, bringing more than 20 years’ experience to the role
Sylvanian Families heads to Gloworm Festival
Epoch making toys will return to the annual family event with Sylvanian Families and Aquabeads
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Zuru files ‘surprise’ lawsuit against MGAE
Zuru is seeking damages and an end to MGA’s alleged “efforts to eliminate healthy competition” in surprise and blind-box collectables
Zuru’s Tangle Pets coming this October
New themed extension to the popular Tangle fidget toy and accessory line will launch in six collectable variants this autumn
Numskull unveils cosplaying duck collectables
Called Tubbz, the quirky range features bath ducks dressed in officially licensed cosplay of characters from hit video games, comic books and movies
Hasbro expands recycling scheme to Europe
Partnership with third-party TerraCycle launches today in France and Germany, with plans for roll out in Brazil later this year
Funko launches The Office Pop! Vinyl
Licensed collectable range makes nod to Prison Mike, Kevin’s ill-fated chili and other fan-favourite moments from the sitcom
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100th Hamleys opens in India
New owner Reliance Brands marks milestone just weeks after finalising its acquisition of the British retail institute for nearly £70m in cash
Starlings Toymaster opens fifth store
The new location in the East Anglia toy chain will open later this month in Spalding
Playmobil sponsors Crumtons Toy Shop
The toy company continues its support of indie retailers with new banner advertising partnership promoting the Northern Irish store’s Playmobil: The Movie range
Amazon UK predicts top toy trends for Christmas 2019
Interactive toys, classic board games with a twist and sensory play identified as the leading trends for this year's festive period
Mothercare eyeing sale of UK estate
CEO Newton-Jones says the group is “evolving and optimising ownership” of the UK retail business, following poor Q1 results
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CBS and Viacom agree to merger
Nickelodeon parent firm Viacom will merge with CBS, joining some of the biggest kids’ entertainment and characters IP under one roof
US toy industry applauds tariff delay
The 10% levy on toys imported from China has been postponed until 15 December, a move that has “saved the holiday season” for many, according to Toy Assoication president Steve Pasierb
Jakks sales falter in second quarter
A second straight quarter of losses is expected to be offset in the back half of 2019 with the introduction of new licenses such as Frozen 2
The Lion King’s box office reign continues
Disney’s latest reimagining has held the top spot at the UK and Ireland box office for 24 consecutive days, longer than any other movie this year
Tracey Devine-Tyley joins Fundamentally Children
The former KD UK and Rubie’s marketer is appointed Head of Sales and Marketing
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