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I Just Love It launches series of Thunderbirds books

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I Just Love It launches series of Thunderbirds books

Personalised gifting group I Just Love It has recently launched a new series of personalised Thunderbirds books, seven in all.
Each of the seven books feature different collections of the original 1960s and 1970s comic book strips along with classic artwork from Franky Bellamy, Eric Eden, Graham Bleathman, John Cooper and Frank Hampson, with content from creator Gerry Anderson.

To turn each of these collector’s items into unique keepsakes for any recipient, the hardback edition books can be personalised with a name which is embossed on the front cover.

The title page of the book features a name as well as a personal message and the book itself is presented inside a special Thunderbirds gift box.

The softback books feature a name on the front cover and in the header of every internal page, as well as a name on the title page, alongside a personal message.

Kevin Sears, Ecommerce Director at Gifts Hub observed,  “Thunderbirds was a must-watch programme in every household, and the comics were incredibly sought after when first published for many 60s and 70s children.”

“The release of this new personalised range makes each book an ideal keepsake for any nostalgic fan, and allows older generations to pass their memories from childhood onto a younger audience,” he added.

 

LEGO Group puts on display sets of its upcoming movie The LEGO Ninjago Movie

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LEGO Group puts on display sets of its upcoming movie The LEGO Ninjago Movie

The LEGO Group has thrown open for display a collection of 15 building sets and collectible LEGO mini figures based on the upcoming movie from Warner Bros. Pictures titled The LEGO Ninjago Movie that releases  on September 22.

The new building set collection includes Spinjitzu Training Dojo, Ninjago City Chase, Master Falls, Manta Ray Bomber, Water Strider, Green Ninja Mech Dragon, Lightning Jet, Fire Mech, Temple of Ultimate Trials, Destiny’s Bounty, Jelly Sub, Garma Mecha, Man, Ice Tank, Ninjago City and Garmadon Shark Mech.

The new building sets will highlight key moments, mechs and characters from the film and will be released both in advance of and following the film’s debut.

The LEGO Group will also introduce a Hollywood-inspired collection of 20 blind-box LEGO mini figures including exclusive mini figure versions of characters from the film not found in any other LEGO sets.

The new toy line will begin rolling out at a number of U.S. retailers on August 1.

 

Pineapple Express partners with Putnam Accessory Group

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Pineapple Express partners with Putnam Accessory Group

Pineapple Express has partnered with Putnam Accessory Group to develop a line of apparel featuring the THC brand. Pineapple is a company that offers branding concepts to businesses in the legal cannabis industry.

The new range that will utilise the THC trademark and style guide created by Pineapple Express will include items such as headwear, cold weather beanies, scarves, gloves small accessory items among many other things.

The THC-branded apparel and merchandise is slated to launch this July.

 

Pokémon Company and Niantic unleash a raft of updates for AR mobile games

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Pokémon Company and Niantic unleash a raft of updates for AR mobile games

In their effort to keep Pokémon GO‘s sizable 65 million worldwide player base on board and find new recruits who didn’t get hooked last summer, developer Niantic and The Pokémon Company have come out with a number of new updates for their groundbreaking AR mobile game.

A new Gyms update, which is available now on the App Store and Google Play, makes ownership more collaborative and encourages all players to visit friendly gyms and engage with them in new ways.

A spinable Photo Disc similar to PokéStops that can distribute new items has been added to the update. Players can now earn gym badges that they can level up for more rewards and bonus items.

In addition, each new gym now holds up to six Pokémon and players battle Pokémon in the order in which they were assigned to a gym, instead of fighting them from weakest to strongest.

A new motivation system is also featured in the gyms update that sees Pokémon lose motivation over time or whenever they are defeated thus temporarily lowering their maximum combat power.

However, any player from the same team can feed berries to a gym’s Pokémon to lift their motivation.

The game’s second major new update is Battle Raids, a cooperative social gameplay experience where players can team up with others nearby and work together in timed in-game events to defeat extremely powerful Pokémon known as Raid Bosses.

Private Raid groups can also be created via a customizable code system that lets players invite their friends to a specific Raid group.

The updates follow the addition of new features earlier this year that included 80 new pocket monsters. Prior to that update, the IP launched sponsored gyms in late 2016 that saw approximately 7,800 Starbucks stores across the US turn into PokéStops

As for other new extensions, Niantic’s first live Pokémon GO event, Pokémon GO Fest, will unfold in Grant Park Chicago on July 22.

 

Spin Master launches popular toy brands in China

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Spin Master launches popular toy brands in China

Toronto-based toy and entertainment company Spin Master has launched its popular Hatchimals and PAW Patrol brands in China.

China’s multi-billion-dollar toys and games market is the second-largest in the world, and this expansion is the latest move in Spin Master’s ongoing growth strategy. Moving forward, the company will expand all of its core brands throughout China.

Both PAW Patrol and Hatchimals products will be available in China next month in 137 Toys R Us stores, along with full market support at top online retailers as well as department store chains.

Hatchimals toy eggs that hatch to reveal their inner colorful creatures debuted in October and went on to be the hit toy of the holiday season. The brand has since expanded into the collectibles category with Hatchimals Colleggtibles.

Pre-school brand PAW Patrol is also a top performer for Spin Master. Gross Q1 product sales for the company’s pre-school and girls segment went up 6.6% to US$84.7 million, driven largely by PAW Patrol.

The animated series PAW Patrol was also recently renewed by US-based Nickelodeon where it reigns as the top pre-school show across all TV (from December 26 to April 30). The Spin Master-produced series will be getting a fifth season consisting of 26 new half-hour episodes.

The move comes as companies like Mattel focus on accelerating growth in China. While Mattel experienced a disappointing fiscal first quarter, the toymaker reported a 19% net sales increase in the Asia-Pacific region.

In another story, Penguin Random House Children’s UK recently picked up world publishing rights (excluding North America) for the property.

The three-year publishing program will build the Hatchimals world with fiction, activity formats and a collector’s guide.

 

Argos comes up with Top Toy Predications list of the year

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Argos comes up with Top Toy Predications list of the year

U.K. retailer Argos has come up with its 2017 Top Toy Predications list. Of this, half of them are playthings from licensed brands like Paw Patrol, PJ Masks, Cars 3 among many others.

Besides, Argos polled more than 1,000 parents of children ages 16 and under about their plans for this year’s Christmas.

“This year’s top toys list is a fantastic blend, as toymakers evolve childhood favorites alongside the introduction of newer and more technology-led gifts,” says Linzi Walker, chief toy buyer, Argos.

“Popular on-screen toys are also set to feature, with appearances from Disney’s Cars 3 Lightning McQueen, PJ Masks Headquarter play set, the Paw Patrol Sea Patroller alongside RC Sqweeks from Transformers: The Last Knight.

According to the survey, 13 per cent have already started buying presents for their children while 29 per cent are planning to buy gifts over the summer.

The most popular choice among parents is a blockbuster gift with 54 per cent planning on purchasing a ‘gasp-out-loud’ present.

China’s JD.com invests heavily in e-commerce platform Farfetch

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China’s JD.com invests heavily in e-commerce platform Farfetch

In its zest to create a premier platform for luxury e-commerce across China, the country’s e-commerce retailer JD.com has made a strategic investment of $397 million in Farfetch, a global e-commerce platform for the fashion industry.

“We are deeply honored and excited to be announcing this partnership with Richard Liu and JD.com,” says José Neves, founder, co-chairman and chief executive officer, Farfetch.

“China is the world’s second largest luxury market, and we are delighted to have such a respected partner, known for its strict protection of IP, with whom to address Chinese luxury consumers. This partnership addresses the market’s challenges by combining the Farfetch brand and curation with the scale and influence of the foremost Chinese e-commerce giant.”

With the investment, JD.com will become one of the largest shareholders of Farfetch.

The new partnership will leverage JD’s logistics, internet finance and technology capabilities and social media resources including its WeChat partnership with Farfetch’s leadership in global luxury to create a seamless brand experience.

Moreover, JD will help drive further brand awareness, traffic and sales for the brand which already has multiple operations in China and is also the partner of choice for 200 luxury brands and more than 500 multi-brand retailers.

The agreement between the two companies will also include leveraging BlackDragon, a digital marketing technology platform that powers entities across retail, e-commerce, tech, finance, travel, education and automotive. BlackDragon will allow Farfetch to build automated marketing pipelines to spur its name recognition and market position in the region.

In addition, Farfetch users in China will also gain access to a variety of services from JD Finance including JD Pay which will be a preferred payments partner and Baitiao, JD Finance’s consumer microcredit channel.

Echo Base Foundation gives details of Echo Base Charity Con due on December 16

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Echo Base Foundation gives details of Echo Base Charity Con due on December 16

The Echo Base Foundation, that organises events based on the Star Wars film franchise, has come up with details regarding Echo Base Charity Con which will benefit Force for Change, the charitable initiative from Lucasfilm and Disney for Unicef.

The event will take place on December 16, this year at the Kinepolis Jaarbeurs movie theatre in Utrecht, Netherlands.

During the event, Kinepolis will be transformed into a Valhalla for Star Wars enthusiasts and will feature autograph signings, Q&A sessions, cosplay opportunities, a number of merchandise and a special auction for Force for Change.

The event will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars’ premiere in Dutch cinemas as well as the new film Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Echo Base has also revealed that Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett and Tim Rose will be present at the event.

The Echo Base Foundation was established in 2017 to organize events based on the Star Wars universe. It was previously active from 2000 to 2005 and engaged in the Dutch Star Wars fan club Echo Base and the organization of Star Wars conventions called Echo Base (Charity) Con.

All proceeds from Echo Base events will be donated to a charity established by the board.

Freaky Friday: Seven innovative Back to School supplies (contd.)

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Freaky Friday: Seven innovative Back to School supplies (contd.)

Continuing with last week’s posting of Back to School products, this week we bring you such supplies for children between 7 to 10.

Hope, they are to your liking:

Harry Potter round pencil pouch

Designed to tickle the imagination of your little angel, this Harry Potter pouch can be used for a variety of storage but is ideal for school stationary like pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners and rulers. Makes for the best school time company for your little one.

Disney Cindrella school kit

If your kids like to have matching items, then this school kit set is ideal for them. The whole set of essential school items (crayon pencils) will not only be useful but will be your child’s favorite. All the items with cute print will keep them engaged in fun filled activities. This set is just ideal as Birthday gift

Fab and Funky Lunch Box

Perfect for school, travel and day out a fabulous lunch box set from Fab N Funky! The attractive pattern of the box and tumbler makes it fun for kids to carry. This lunch box is very easy to open, easy to wash and clean. Made of good quality plastic, the tumbler has a detachable filter.

Spiderman school bag

This attractive school bag is tailored keeping in mind kids hectic school work load. It is so spacious, trendy and attractive that your school going children will love to carry. It is not only superior in quality and finish, but is also very durable and affordable. It has been specifically made for the purpose of hassle-free carriage of books by young children. This school bag`s superior quality and finish prevents backaches in small children.

Milton Big Bite Lunch box

This lunch box keeps food hot for long hours Made of virgin, food grade plastic. To add to that they come in unique designs which always come with the essential element of functionality. Comes with an additional dish.

Marvel Spiderman school kit

If your kids like to have matching items, then this school kit set is ideal for them. The whole set of essential school items will not only be useful but will your child’s favorite. All the items with cute print will make them engaged in fun filled activities. This set is just ideal as Birthday gift.

 

Cello Homeware Flip Top Bottle

Cello Homeware present this flip top bottles that are the best ergonomically designed water bottles. They are versatile and virtually spill proof. Ideally fit for storing cold beverages at home and outdoors. Bottle spout (mouth) is designed for easy refilling and easy pouring. These lightweight, easy-to-carry bags are most suitable for your kids.

 

 

Nurture Rights ties up with Redan Publishing Ltd.

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Nurture Rights ties up with Redan Publishing Ltd.

Kid’s media company Nurture Rights has tied up with publisher Redan Publishing Ltd. for the launch of a new magazine based on its popular property Dinosaur Roar entitled World of Dinosaur Roar!

The partnering with Redan will see this new brand created by Nurture’s Peter Curtis developed into an engaging new magazine format, which will encourage two-to-five-year-olds to explore and learn about dinosaurs.

“All children are fascinated by dinosaurs and as a specialist in pre-school magazines we jumped at the chance to create a Bag-O-Fun dedicated to all things dinosaur,” said Julie Jones, Redan Publishing MD.

“Nurture Rights has put together a fantastic style guide and it’s exciting to be teaming up with the Natural History Museum for content and marketing purposes. We feel sure it will be a ‘roaring’ success,” she finished.

Redan will release an initial special Fun To Learn, The World of Dinosaur Roar! magazine in its popular Bag-O-Fun format.

Available at retail from today, the magazine will be a colourful introduction to the world of dinosaurs, containing age-appropriate facts, activities with reward stickers, and stories based around the new dinosaur characters inspired by the literary classic.

Nick Barrington, managing director of Nurture Rights, added: “We are delighted to be working with Redan Publishing on The World of Dinosaur Roar. Redan has an unparalleled reputation as a specialist children’s publisher and we’ve enjoyed working with them on developing The World of Dinosaur Roar! into this must-have magazine for pre-schoolers.”

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