Monday 29th June 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen lives up to its box office promise by taking more than $200 million in its first five days. [Informer: Licensing.biz]
Marvel and Upper Deck have signed a deal, that will see trading card games based upon comic books and forthcoming movie releases. [Informer: Licensing.biz]
Tuesday 30th June 2009
RC2 will bring Super Why to Great Britain this autumn, following its appointment as global master toy licensee. [Informer: Toy News]
Corinthian is preparing to re-introduce classic glass marbles this summer. The range will be called Marbz and Ben 10 will feature in the first collection. [Informer: Toys 'n' Playthings]
Hasbro is preparing a range of scented puzzles under license from The Yankee Candle Co. [Informer: Playthings]
Wednesday 1st July 2009
Mega Brands expresses doubts over the potential sale of Rose Art. [Informer: Toy News]
HMV reports an 18 per cent increase in profits; aided by the demise of former rivals Woolworths and Zavvi. [Informer: Licensing.biz]
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Flair have the UK distribution rights for Slinky Dog, that featured in the Toy Story movies. [Informers: Toy News]
Friday 3rd July 2009
GMTV research for Toy News suggests that Argos and independents are thriving since the closure of the Woolworths chain of shops. {Informer: Toy News]
CBBC announce a number of new programmes, including a television adaptation of Just William for BBC One. [Informers: Licensing.biz]
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