CONTENTS 260 Licensing News – the hottest news from the toy licensing industry 263 Step Back in Time – a slice of toy history from the industry’s longest running magazine
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TEAM TnP Group Editor Mirella Anstey mirella@lemapublishing.co.uk
Editor Mairead Wilmot mairead@lemapublishing.co.uk
Writer Rhys Thomas rhys@lemapublishing.co.uk
Group Advertisement Manager Ryan Horwood ryan@lemapublishing.co.uk
Media Solutions Manager Bradley Mason bradley@lemapublishing.co.uk
Publisher Mark Naish mark@lemapublishing.co.uk
Production Director Paul Naish paul@lemapublishing.co.uk
Features 51 Toy Fair 2016 - The road to Toy Fair begins with our in-depth show guide 206 Character Licensing – The hottest characters and kids’ brands from around the world 248 Ride ons – This category is always a favourite with plenty to roll out to stores in 2016
Special Report 21 Cover Story – MV Sports are back with a fresh line-up of licenses and flagship brands for 2016
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26 Retail Interview – TnP sat down to talk toys with Disney Stores’ MD Graham Burridge 32 Range in Focus – Toy State details its incredible portfolio including Nikko and Warner Bros. DC Super Heroes 40 Range in Focus – Discover more about one of the world’s fastest growing toy brands as Magformers shapes up for a landmark year 46 Meet the Team – You know the products, but do you know the team behind Bladez Toyz? 50 Bureau Veritas Open Day – A look at the safety testing house’s popular Warrington event 254 Year in Review – TnP MD and Founder Malcolm Naish looks back at a jam-packed 2015 258 Those Licensing People – We sit down with MD Russell Dever to find out about the licensing company’s first four years
Columnists 20 The Media Whisperer – Clive Crouch breaks down a recent Ofcom report on UK media consumption 29 High Street Highs – The Entertainer’s MD Gary Grant and team gear up for Toy Fair season
Design and Production Marian McNamara marian@lemapublishing.co.uk
30 The Independent and Secret Supplier – A new year brings new debate for our enigmatic retailer and supplier 31 Shop Talk – There’s plenty of room for every retailer online says John Ryan - but don’t jump in blind 246 TnP Ambassadors – Our ambassadors test the toys you stock on your shelves!
Managing Director Malcolm Naish malcolm@lemapublishing.co.uk
262 Licensing Opinion – LIMA MD, Kelvyn Gardner reports back from Korea’s Seoul Character and Licensing Fair •
Special Nuremberg Flip Show Guide Flip this issue over for our in-depth guide to the European toy show
Circulation Manager Robert Thomas robert@lemapublishing.co.uk
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