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Exclusive: 80 years of Banba Toymaster

The retailer’s General Manager Maurice Doyle talks Toymaster, adapting to change, and regular visits from WWE superstar Sheamus  Banba Toymaster has come a long way since...

Get involved in the May issue of Toys ‘n’ Playthings! 

The deadline to submit editorial for our product category features and trade show preview is 16 April  The editorial deadline for the May issue of...

The Entertainer readies major launch of Pop Mart Robo Shops 

Interactive vending machines containing Pop Mart characters such as Labubu and Skullpanda will arrive at 12 The Entertainer locations over the coming weeks The Entertainer...

Mighty Wheels launches Flippers range 

Launching this month, Mighty Wheels Flippers transform from one mighty machine to another with a simple twist Mighty Wheels is this month launching Mighty Wheels...

Zuru adds working vinyl records to Mini Brands collectibles brand

From Billie Eilish to The Beach Boys, hit songs can be played through the innovative Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl collectibles  Zuru has announced the...

Wow! Stuff strengthens sales leadership team

Tracy Griffiths joins as Head of Sales UK, with expanded roles for Sunny Walia and Graham Gardiner  Wow! Stuff has announced a raft of leadership...

Kayes of Cardiff to distribute Italian brand Bontempi in UK 

Stock of Bontempi products will be available to independent retailers from this month  Kayes of Cardiff has entered into a new partnership to distribute well-established...

Bratz pop-up takes over Selfridges for Bratziez launch 

MGA Entertainment teamed with the department store on the launch of its brand-new Bratziez purse charms range MGA Entertainment’s Bratz took over luxury department store Selfridges...

LittleConcepts strengthens UK sales presence  

LittleConcepts appoints Michael Fourie Agencies to cover the North of England and Scotland LittleConcepts has appointed Michael Fourie of Michael Fourie Agencies as its Sales...

HTI Toys signs Hello Kitty and Friends licensing agreement 

HTI partners with Sanrio to bring a Hello Kitty and Friends preschool roleplay range to retail later this year  HTI Toys has signed a new...