26th April 2011
The Los Angeles Times has reported that a jury has sided with MGA Entertainment Inc. over Mattel Inc. in the retrial over who owns the rights to the billion-dollar Bratz franchise. Read more
The award winning internet retailer, ThePresentClub.co.uk has announced a new partnership with The Entertainer – one of the UK’s largest independent toy retailers. Read more
In light of recent events in Japan, Tinderbox has decided to donate one per cent of the invoiced amount for any sales or marketing vacancy placed with them during the month of May 2011, to the Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. Read more
20th April 2011
Bandai has teamed up with an upcoming fashion designer to create mini replicas of Kate Middleton’s most iconic outfits using Harumika. Read more
Carte Blanche Greetings has signed Worlds Apart to develop an exclusive new toy range for its successful character brands. Read more
To commemorate the marriage of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton, Cartamundi has created a deck of playing cards featuring the young couple. Read more
19th April 2011
Profit before tax increased to £6.64 million from £3.73 million in the comparable period for 2010, an improvement of 77.8%. Revenue was up 34.8% to £58.1million in the period (2010: £43.1 million). Read more
Wholesale distributor of greetings cards, pocket money toys and party products, Crown Cards, has gone into administration after 40 years of business. Read more
18th April 2011
The British Toy & Hobby Association is repeating its partnership with Play England on the Make Time to Play campaign. Read more
LEGO has teamed up with Daybreak to offer one of its 800,000 strong viewership a once in a lifetime opportunity. Read more
17th April 2011
Following the collapse of Alworths last month, five stores have now reportedly closed down. Read more
Evolution PR has announced that the only toy specific press event of the summer - Christmas in July – looks set to be another successful occasion with companies signing up and spaces filling fast. Read more
15th April 2011
The first of the Toy trade golf days got under way yesterday with the BTHA golf day being played at Sonning Golf Club in Berkshire. Scott Brighty won the afternoon prize of the Chad Valley Bowl sponsored by Argos with a score of 39 points, playing off a handicap of 9. Read more
One of DKL's leading brands, Wonderworld, has been awarded a design award for Best Eco Toy by consumer magazine Junior. Read more
This week BTHA Council member Peter Brown presented a cheque for £10,000 on behalf of the Toy Trust to Mr Maeda of the Japan Toy Association. Read more