Toys 'n' Playthings

26/07/2024

Bulldog gets all plush and novel with Posh Paws and Mr Bean
Posh Paws International

Bulldog Licensing, which has been appointed by Banijay Kids & Family as UK and Ireland licensing agent for Mr Bean, has announced a major new licensee signing for the iconic comedy character. Posh Paws International and its parent company Whitehouse Leisure International will be producing Mr Bean pl...

26/07/2024

Craft Buddy are Finalists at The 2024 Licensing Awards
Craft Buddy

Craft Buddy with their licensing partner, Carte Blanche Greetings has been announced as a finalist in the Best Licensed Paper Products and Stationery category at this year’s prestigious 2024 Licensing Awards.  The new range of Crystal Art ‘Me To You’ cards, which launched in March this year, ...

26/07/2024

Hasbro Reports second quarter 2024 financial results
Hasbro

Hasbro reported financial results for the second quarter 2024 on Thursday 25 July. It beat Wall Street expectations for Q2, thanks in part to growth in its digital gaming segment. In fact Hasbro CEO, Chris C***s, said in the earnings conference call: “We’re going all in on becoming a digital pla...

25/07/2024

Character’s Smooshzees to pop-up in Shoreditch

As part of the rollout of its new girls’ collectible brand Smooshzees, Character Options is to host a week-long pop-up in Shoreditch’s fashionable Box Park. A celebrity and influencer day together with a meet and greet with the TikTok star Rhia Official will all be part of the mix for the brande...

25/07/2024

Curious Universe UK welcomes Carly Maunder to the sales team

https://www.toysnplaythings.media/curious-universe-welcomes-carly-maunder-to-the-sales-team/

24/07/2024

Hunter Price partners with the L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Crayola collaboration

https://www.toysnplaythings.media/hunter-price-partners-with-the-l-o-l-surprise-loves-crayola-collaboration/

24/07/2024

Mattel second quarter 2024 results are a mixed bag after buyout offer
Mattel
https://www.toysnplaythings.media/mattel-second-quarter-2024-results-are-a-mixed-bag-after-buyout-offer/

24/07/2024

Toy Fair set for another year of high re-booking numbers
Toy Fair

Toy Fair, which will open its 71st show in January 2025, has once again enjoyed a high level of repeat bookings. The entire ground floor and newly branded Gold Zone (formerly Greenhouse) has already sold out.  Exhibitors returning to Toy Fair include – Lego, Spin Master, Epoch Making Toys, Hasbro...

23/07/2024

Sambro achieves ‘excellent’ status after latest ESG audit

https://www.toysnplaythings.media/sambro-achieves-excellent-status-after-latest-esg-audit/

22/07/2024

Toymaster welcomes another new member – Cadfans of Tywyn
Toymaster Ltd

Toymaster goes from strength to strength as it announces another new member to boost its ever more prominent presence. Cadfans of Tywyn (formerly Cadfan News) was officially welcomed and announced on 19 July. In its statement, a Toymaster spokesperson said: “We would like to welcome Cadfan to the...

22/07/2024

Hasbro US completes its top team with two new appointments
Hasbro

Hasbro US has announced the appointment of two key players to its executive leadership team. John Hight is joining as president of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming and Holly Barbacovi will take on the role of chief people officer.  John Hight previously served as senior vice president and ge...

19/07/2024

Kew’s famous arboretum to host Horrible Science-inspired summertime family activities
BotanicGardens

Rocket Licensing, the licensing agent in the UK and Eire for the popular and award-winning children’s book science brand, Horrible Science, has announced that the Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens is putting on six weeks of Horrible Science-inspired summertime activities for families during the school...

19/07/2024

Panini drives creativity and funds through their Classroom Challenge

Another Classroom Challenge has been completed thanks to Katie Gritt, head of marketing, and the team at Panini. The English Schools’ Football Association has been working in partnership with Panini for a number of years with the Classroom Challenge going from strength to strength and encourages c...

18/07/2024

Curious Universe sticks to the trend with its Nano Tape Magi
Curious Universe UK

Curious Universe is set to launch Nano Tape Magic into the UK toy market. The launch will be supported by a targeted 360-degree marketing campaign.  Inspired by the viral craft trend that’s all over TikTok and YouTube right now, the Nano Tape Magic range launches with an innovative collection of ...

18/07/2024

Build-A-Bear’s Skoosherz loses first first round of Squishmallows fight
Jazwares

According to Reuters and other sources, a US judge has rejected Build-A-Bear Workshop’s effort to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that its Skoosherz plush toys were unauthorised knockoffs of Squishmallows, the popular plush toys made by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owned Jazwares and Kelly Toy...

17/07/2024

KidAntics launches Wild Thingz range of hand puppet dinosaurs
Kidantics

KidAntics has launched Wild Thingz, a range of hand puppets available in a range of dinosaur and animal designs. They are made of soft durable material and are incredibly detailed, with very realistic and life like features.  The unique puppets are perfect for storytelling and role play. Children c...

17/07/2024

Two thirds of Wonder Group jobs saved after Baaj Capital rescue
Amscan International - UK
https://www.toysnplaythings.media/two-thirds-of-wonder-group-jobs-saved-after-baaj-capital-rescue/

16/07/2024

L.O.L. Surprise! opens shop in shop at Hamleys
Hamleys Of London Alumni

MGA Entertainment’s dolls & accessories brand for three-to-nine year olds, L.O.L. Surprise! has announced the launch of a shop-in-shop space at Hamleys in Regent Street.  The L.O.L. Surprise! space lights up the third floor of the Hamleys store and is sure to surprise and delight fans. Shoppers w...

15/07/2024

Finalists announced for Licensing Awards 2024

https://www.toysnplaythings.media/finalists-announced-for-licensing-awards-2024/

12/07/2024

Toys n Playthings talks to Gary Williamson, hmv director of pop culture – UK and Europe, about new trends, stock, stores and more
hmv
https://www.toysnplaythings.media/hmv-a-pop-culture-treasure-trove/

12/07/2024

Bulldog Licensing announces two new Sesame Street deals

Bulldog Licensing, which represents Sesame Street in the UK on behalf of the non-profit Sesame Workshop, has announced two new deals

11/07/2024

Launch sales soar for Real FX Disney Stitch First Edition
! Stuff
https://www.toysnplaythings.media/launch-sales-soar-for-real-fx-disney-stitch-first-edition/

11/07/2024

SAMBRO CEO Paul Blackaby receives The King's Awards for Enterprise at Windsor Castle

Paul Blackaby, CEO of Sambro International, went to Windsor Castle on Tuesday 9 July to attend the reception for recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024. Sambro was honoured with the King’s Award for International Trade. The company holds long-standing licensor relationships with som...

11/07/2024

Make some V-Room for Floss & Rock’s AW 2024 launch
Floss and Rock

Award-winning children’s toy and gift brand, Floss & Rock, has released its autumn season portfolio. It features a new cars design that will have wannabe racing car drivers jumping for joy.  Motorbikes, racing cars, monster trucks will feature alongside winning trophies, checkerboard flags and tr...

11/07/2024

David Adams enters Curious Universe UK
Curious Universe UK

Curious Universe has appointed David Adams as sales director UK & Ireland to propel ongoing growth. The Bath based arts & crafts, toy, stationery and publishing company, is delighted to announce the appointment of David Adams, a seasoned sales professional with a wealth of experience in the toy indu...

10/07/2024

FabLab Sponsors Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards
PlayMonster Fun Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards & TV Show

Playmonster’s FabLab is sponsor the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs). FabLab is a best-selling styling brand for tweenagers. The event, which honours the biggest names and titles of the year in television, film, music, social media, and sports, will be on Monday 15 July on Nickelodeon UK.....

10/07/2024

The Insights Family publishes Industry Impact 2024 report

The Insights Family, the market intelligence for kids, teens, parents and families specialist, has released its highly anticipated Industry Impact 2024 report. The comprehensive study examines the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the landscape for organisations operating in the children...

10/07/2024

Darren Robinson promoted to finance director and company secretary of Toymaster
Toymaster Ltd

https://www.toysnplaythings.media/toymasters-yogi-parmar-says-darren-robinson-is-heading-up/

09/07/2024

Playtime PR announce B Corp Certification
Playtime PR

The award-winning agency is now counted among businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact Playtime PR, the award-winning agency, today announces that it is a certified B Corporation (B Corp). Coming in the agency’s 10th anniversary year, the certification furthers Play...