Are ‘own brand’ toy lines a threat? ................32 2012 Retail Survey ............................................35
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30 Under 30 ........................................................41 in association with Gameplan Europe Interview: Marvel’s Simon Philips....................46 Guide to the Toy Twitterverse ........................51
Top toy buyers and execs talk 2013 ............56
Supplier Roundtable ..........................................59 Interview: The Entertainer................................63
Spielwarenmesse show guide.........................................p93
To help you plan your visit to the Nuremberg International Toy Fair we preview products from the top UK toy companies. Turn to page 94 to see maps and an exhibitor list.
Furby: Anatomy of a blockbuster toy............66
Interview: LeapFrog CEO John Barbour..........69 Reasons to visit New York Toy Fair ................72 Our guide to Spring Fair ....................................75 A guide to buyers in toy retail ........................85
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Toy Fair show guide......................................................p123
See what’s on offer from all the major companies at Toy Fair. Also, don’t miss our Toy Fair survival tips (page 124), maps and exhibitor list (page 126) and places to visit around Olympia (page 196).