Orchard Toys are bringing all the fun of the toy fairs to a virtual setting
Join their very own Simon Prest and his special guest Gavin Inskip from Toy Fair TV as they take a look at what Orchard Toys have lined up for 2021!
Orchard Toys are bringing all the fun of the toy fairs to a virtual setting
Join their very own Simon Prest and his special guest Gavin Inskip from Toy Fair TV as they take a look at what Orchard Toys have lined up for 2021!
2021 Toy Trust Media Auction opens for bids
The 2021 Toy Trust Media Auction is now open and ready for your bid! The auction will close at 3pm on Friday 29th January
TRA's Toy of the Year Awards winners
The TRA’s Toy of the Year Awards takes a different approach to reflect a unique but challenging trading year
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2021 Toy Trust Media Auction opens for bids
The 2021 Toy Trust Media Auction is now open and ready for your bid! The auction will close at 3pm on Friday 29th January
TRA's Toy of the Year Awards winners
The TRA’s Toy of the Year Awards takes a different approach to reflect a unique but challenging trading year
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Pokémon trading card game reveals shining fates set to begin 25th anniversary celebrations
2021 is set to be a massive year for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), which will soon release the Shining Fates expansion – its first major product release in the year in which it celebrates 25 year since the launch of the original Pokémon video games
The Home of Classic Characters announces One-to One Virtual Showcases for Retailers
The Home of Classic Character is marking 2021 in style, as it celebrates 50 years of Rainbow Designs and prepares to virtually showcase the launch of some of its most joyful and inspired new products and collections for the nursery, toy and gift sectors
Asmodee previews 360° virtual stand tour at Asmofair
Asmodee is stepping up its game at AsmoFair – The Toy Fair Edition, the third iteration of its pioneering virtual trade show, with the addition of a 360-degree walkthrough tour of a fully built show stand
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Toy Industry Awards celebrates Retailers for altruistic efforts throughout a challenging year
Lisa Casey of Armadillo Toys recognised with new ‘Ultimate Superhero’ Award
Obituary: Dennis Watts
Malcom Naish and John Nicholas reflect on a toy trade legend
Boris adds new tier and cancels Christmas gatherings in some areas
On Saturday Prime Minister Boris Johnson held an emergency conference addressing the nation following new concerns relating to a new strain of the virus
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Exclusive ITMA Interview with Christian Ulrich, Director Marketing Spielwarenmesse eG, on the topic of Spielwarenmesse BrandNew
Christian Ulrich Director Marketing Spielwarenmesse eG gives TNP the lowdown on on their new virtual platform Spielwarenmesse BrandNew
Harrogate International Nursery Fair moves to May 2021
New dates in May 2021 announced – 16th-18th May
ELC Partners with Educational Experts to Support Families Home Learning During Lockdown
Early Learning Centre has partnered with educational experts to create a hub of content, aimed at helping families throughout the lockdown period
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Kidscreen Awards open for entries
This year sees the Kidscreen Awards add a new category for inclusive programming
Genius Brands International announces plans to create Stan Lee Universe
Genius Brands will control new joint venture drawing from more than 100 original Stan Lee creatio...
Generation Media publishes ‘Toys and Games Q1 Update’
The report is a lockdown special and reports on viewing habits children’s viewing habits in the f...
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TOMY Toomies Announces New Jurassic World Preschool Line for AW21
TOMY has announced a new licensing collaboration with Universal Brand Development to introduce a line of preschool toys for its Toomies brand based on the blockbuster Jurassic World franchise
Asmodee introduce new Brain Games and two-player games ranges
Asmodee’s firm belief that there is a perfect game for every occasion is reinforced by their launch of two new key ranges – Brain Games and Two-Player Games
Cats vs. Pickles rolls out in the UK!
The Cepia LLC property, Cats vs. Pickles is set to be a big brand in the UK this year
Thames & Kosmos goes virtual in 2021
Today, Thames & Kosmos are back after their Christmas break and are ready to connect with their valued customers in different ways in 2021
Dobble launching new Paw Patrol, Pixar, Marvel and Minions editions in 2021
Dobble, Asmodee’s flagship game of speedy observation, will introduce four hotly anticipated licensed editions in 2021, with new titles teaming up with the hugely popular Paw Patrol, Pixar, Marvel and Minions brands
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Hamley's opens new store in Milton Keynes
Hamley's has opened it's first pop-up store, with a view to expanding it's presence in the region
The BTHA writes to the Prime Minister
The BTHA have sent a letter to the Prime Minister asking him to include toy shops as essential retailers
The Entertainer extends opening hours ahead of national lockdown
The Entertainer, extended opening hours in all stores across England today to give shoppers more time to browse ahead of the national lockdown.
Smyth's to continue Click & Collect during lockdown
Smyths Toys will continue to offer Click & Collect & Home Delivery service throughout the lockdown period
England to enter lockdown on 5th November
Following PM Boris Johnson's address to the nation England will face lockdown on 5th November to 2nd December
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Hannah Pickersgill joins Wilton Bradley as International Sales Manager
Hannah brings a range of international experience in the toy industry to the role and joins familiar faces
Toy Fair New York 2021 cancelled
Due to take place from May 1st, organisers The Toy Association cancelled the show due to the ongoing Covid pandemic
Spin Master Completes Acquisition of Rubik's Cube®
Following the announcement of its intention to acquire Rubik's Brand Ltd, owner of the world-famous Rubik's Cube®, on October 27, 2020, Spin Master Corp. today announced it has completed the acquisition
Orchard Toys Appoints Banaghan & Co as Distributor for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Orchard Toys are delighted to announce the appointment of Banaghan & Co as their exclusive distributors for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from January 1st 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Retailers to receive up to £9,000 support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has just announced that retail, hospitality & leisure firms to receive up to £9,000 to cope with tier five restrictions
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