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Lagoon launches Pundamental range from Jelly Armchair
A brand-new, punny range of card games and puzzles is coming from Lagoon in partnership with illustrated brand Jelly Armchair
Lagoon has unveiled Pundamental, a...
Toy Trust launches London to Paris cycle challenge
The toy industry charity seeks 10 brave cyclists to take on the 24 hour challenge this June
The Toy Trust is calling on avid cyclists...
6,000 toys donated through Toy Fair charity trolley dash
Charity partner Kids in Mind and the BTHA thank exhibitors for their generosity during last month’s trolley dash
More than 6,000 brand-new toys were donated...
ZSL unveils 200th anniversary toy partners
Bigjigs Toys, Edx Education and Make Believe Ideas will create ranges of toys as part of the ZSL’s wider anniversary licensing programme for 2026
Zoological...
Smart Toys and Games acquires Recent Toys
The latest acquisition for Smart brings brainteaser puzzle company Recent Toys International and its subsidiaries into the group
Smart Toys and Games has acquired Dutch...
University Games President Bob Moog named this year’s I.D.I.O.
Bob was recognised with the tongue-in-cheek International Designer and Inventor of Toys award at this year’s UK Toy Inventors’ Dinner
University Games President Bob Moog...
Mattel debuts new look for Thomas & Friends
Thomas gets a new coat of paint that reflects the brand’s heritage while appealing to today’s families
Thomas the Tank Engine is set to get...
Exclusive: The Toy Box marks 85th anniversary
A colourful constant in the heart of its community for 85 years, Manager Dan Lovett reflects on its past and future
For 85 years, The...
Mattel unveils Masters of the Universe collector figures
The “franchise-defining” toy lineup includes action figures of key characters, including He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Tri-Klops, Trap Jaw and more
Mattel has unveiled the Masters of...
British Garden Centres acquires 75th centre
Growth continues for the group with the acquisition of its 75th centre in Grantham, Lincolnshire
British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of Downtown Garden...