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Interview: New York Toy Fair’s Kimberly Carcone
Kimberly Carcone, EVP global experiences, The Toy Association explores the unmissable opportunities at the largest and most influential toy show in the Western Hemisphere
With...
Exclusive: Inside toy retail at Paultons Park
Retail buyer Denise Moore takes us behind the scenes at the leading UK attraction’s four toy retail destinations – and the criteria toys have...
Toy Fair’s Student Design Seminar returns for 2026
The initiative will give students an opportunity to hear from industry experts about the varied opportunities available in the toy and game industry
The BTHA...
Bigjigs Toys: “Sustainability is built into our DNA”
In an exclusive, Liz Ireland, founder and Managing Director of Bigjigs Toys, shares how sustainability shapes everything the company does
Liz Ireland, founder and Managing Director...
Craft Buddy celebrates successful 15th anniversary year
A standout 2025 brought Craft Buddy awards, strong retail expansion, and positive momentum heading into 2026
Craft Buddy has announced that it will be heading...
Exclusive: Toy Testers Science Museum special
Our Toy Testers got truly hands-on with the award-winning material science STEM range from The Science Museum and Funtime Gifts
The STEM badge material science...
Interview: Hamleys’ Chief Experience Officer Paul Porter
Paul Porter, the toy emporium’s Chief Experience Officer, talks successful brand partnerships, and how Hamleys maintains the magic across a global footprint of nearly...
Exclusive: MV Sports readies “strong pipeline of launches” for 2026
Managing Director Dave Poulter shares insight into MV Sports’ plans for 2026 – including an exciting move into a brand-new product category
Newness is the...
Different Ltd launches in UK with exclusive distribution deal
New UK toy distributor Different Ltd launches in the UK, with exclusive distribution partnership for German wooden toy brand small foot
Jeremy Pateman and Sabrina Hayhoe...
Read the January 2026 issue of Toys n Playthings today
Get your first look at this year’s biggest launches in our January issue - as the run-up to toy fair season begins
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