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RAVENSBURGER
Ravensburger’s 2010 portfolio will see new launches including 13 fresh licences joining the stable and a preschool games and puzzles range called Discover & Develop, which combines play with education. The new range was created with key development stages in mind. The new Premium Puzzle Softclick technology on puzzles over 500-pieces now gives the firm’s puzzles a better fit. This new technology has been rolled out across the family range and adds to the puzzling experience. The spinning, waving, giggling Jolly Octopus game was designed specifically for the UK and is a 3D action game, packed full of underwater adventure and coral reef fun. With moving arms and sound effects, the aim of the game is to remove all of the coloured crabs first, by using only
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the tongs. But Jolly Octopus is protecting the crabs by waving and spinning his tentacles. If you touch Jolly’s tentacles, he will stop spinning and start giggling. Suitable for children aged four and over. Three 1.5V batteries required, not included. MD Tim Hall says: “Ravensburger has huge experience in the development of high quality games and puzzles and our new children’s range combines this knowledge with fantastic illustrations and packaging, sourced from leading British design agencies. Our integrated range will support Early Years Foundation skills, whilst offering lots of fun.” The firm also offers bespoke POS and display solutions for the independent toy sector, designed to ensure that games and puzzles deliver the best possible returns.
THE PUPPET COMPANY
The Puppet Company designs and manufactures over 450 different puppets including finger puppets, glove puppets and body puppets. Brand new for 2010 is the Giant Bird Collection including a Flamingo, Emu, Dodo and Ostrich. These are large
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puppets with masses of character. The firm is also the UK and Ireland distributor for Living Puppets, the premier German brand. Many of these puppets have full working mouths and hands and feature hundreds of characters and animals.
FEBRUARY 2010