Toy Industry Digest: 23 – 28 March 2009

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A week in which Fifi and Roary appear in Hamley’s and a cracking exhibition gets underway at London’s Science Museum.

Monday 23rd March 2009

RC2 sign as worldwide toy licensee for Dinosaur Train, a new Jim Henson series for pre-school children.

Fifi and Roary week begins at Hamley’s Regent Branch.

Tuesday 24th March 2009

Roy of the Rovers and classic comics are set to return under plans by Egmont.

Wednesday 25th March 2009

Drumond Park will be sponsor Nickodeon TV channels during evening broadcasts over Easter.

Thursday 26th March 2009

Bandai has formed a partnership with Halsall. Allowing Halsall to distribute in parts of the market that Bandai does not reach.

Saturday 28th March 2009

A World of Cracking Ideas, an exhibition involving Wallace & Gromit inventions opens at the Science Museum, London.

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