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A hole in one at the Orchard Toys Golf Day
Our very own Malcolm ‘Tiger’ Naish reports back from another fabulous day’s golf at Burghley Park Golf Club
Simon Prest, Orchard Toys’ hard-working Sales Director, always organizes a fabulous day’s...
Get involved in the June issue of Toys ‘n’ Playthings
The deadline to submit editorial for our product category features for June is 15 May
The editorial deadline for the June issue of Toys ‘n’ Playthings is drawing evernearer –...
Exclusive: Bladez Toyz to relaunch RC Jumbo Inflatables brand
Bladez Toyz CEO Iain Morgan tells us more about the relaunch of one of its earliest major success stories
RC Jumbo Inflatables was a global hit when Bladez Toyz first created and introduced...
Star Wars 50th celebration coming to CHITAG 2026
The anniversary event will give attendees a chance to celebrate 50 years since the release of Star Wars: A New Hope through interactive experiences
Fans of a...
Warren Du Preez joins Toy Retailers Association board
The Senior Buyer Controller at WJ Daniel department stores brings more than 20 years of toy retail experience to the organisation.
The Toy Retailers Association has welcomed Warren Du Preez to its board.Warren is...
Hamleys boosts travel business with two new stores
The iconic toy retailer is opening a new pop-up store in London’s Liverpool Street Station and a new location in Heathrow T2
Hamleys is set to...
Sanrio opens first India office
Ruchi Pangasa will lead operations as Director India Operations, as the company strengthens its business in the world’s most populous consumer market
Sanrio has opened its first representative...
Posh Paws unveils Kawaii Kuties window at Hamleys
The window eye-catching display will greet passers by on Regent Street until 9 June
Posh Paws unveiled a brand-new window display at Hamleys showcasing its Korean-inspired Kawaii Kuties range...
Different Toys signs distribution deal with Petron
Different will bring the Sureshot Crossbow, and other key products from the Sureshot and Stealth ranges, to retailers
Different Toys has signed a distribution agreement with Petron to bring its best-selling...
Golden Bear takes on the Mascot Grand National
Golden Bear will sponsor and take part in the event in support of Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Golden Bear Toys is set to sponsor and take...