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Spin Master’s Q1 revenue drops on tariff impacts
The company’s first quarter weakened due to a pre-tariff pull forward in imports in 2025, but forecasts stable growth in FY26
Spin Master reported a...
The Puppet Company honoured in Small Business Growth Awards
The Puppet Company won the 2026 Family Business Award category for the East of England and is now shortlisted for the national final
The Puppet Company has been honoured in The Small Business...
Toys n Playthings May issue out now
The May 2026 issue of Toys n Playthings is now online, with focuses on the Toymaster May Show, Latest Crazes, Plush and more
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KidAntics signs distribution deal for National Geographic STEM range
KidAntics partners with Blue Marble to exclusively distribute the US company’s National Geographic STEM range in the UK and Ireland
KidAntics has secured exclusive UK and Ireland distribution for the National...
Play Creators Awards 2026 finalists revealed
The shortlist for Mojo Nation’s celebration of toy and game designers and inventors has been unveiled – with winners announced 23, June in London
Mojo Nation has unveiled the finalists...
Craft Buddy expands Star Wars Crystal Art collection
head of May the 4th, Craft Buddy unveils its premium The Mandalorian & Grogu Crystal Art Duo Buddies XL
Craft Buddy is expanding its Star Wars Crystal Art...
Gibsons and National Railway Museum launch jigsaw collaboration
The 1,000piece jigsaw puzzle features a beautifully restored vintage railway poster from the museum’s worldrenowned collection
Gibsons Games has launched a brand-new 1,000piece jigsaw puzzle created in collaboration with the National...
Submissions open for Play for Change Awards 2026
Entries for the Toy Industries of Europe’s seventh Play for Change Awards are open until 1 July
Submissions are now open for the Play for Change Awards 2026,...
Curious Universe signs Sanrio partnership
The partnership will see Curious Universe develop licensed craft, toy, stationery and gift products featuring Hello Kitty and Friends Creative
Curious Universe has announced a new...
Craft Buddy launches Li’l Worlds collectible model kits
The new brand from Craft Buddy sits at the intersection of craft, collectibles, and hobby kits – and is set to launch this September
Craft Buddy has announced the launch...