motion and action to life, as the child shakes and punches with the nun- chuck style remote controls. Up to 20 robots can battle at once, with a battling arena set also available. Pokémon will also have a heavy presence, with the firm showing sculptured figures with solid bodies, which are compatible with all play-sets. Chuggington StackTrack is the latest addition to the pre-school favourite, with new deco- engines and play-sets launching in the autumn. Tomy will also represent
its new John Deere Sandbox range with the Big Scoop John Deere Dump Truck. The Big Farm and Britain’s Farm Toys will also be on the stand. Dinosaur Train, Play to Learn, Aquadoodle, Winnie the Pooh products and Lamaze complete the line-up. Pocket money specialist The In Thing is flying at the moment and will have 50 per cent margin show deals on offer, plus licensed exclusives including Moshi Monstersand Skylanders Giants. New dinosaur figure brand, Predasaurs,
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will be a huge focus, as will Magic Choc, the chocolate model making kit.
Alongside the original sku, Skylanders Giantsand Moshilicensed versions will join the range. A preview of summer launch Zombie Zity will also be on display. If you’re on the hunt for
pre-school items, Halilit will have four new themed Interstar construction sets on its stand. With new packaging, the Safari, Space, Racers and Kingdoms sets will retail at £19.99. The company will also be featuring the new Interstar Floor Display Unit, which will be available as a special Toymaster show promotional offer. Halilit’s musical instrument range will also be the subject of show offers, while there will also be new additions to nursery and pre-school brands including Taf Toys, Edushape, Beezeebee bath Toys and Scotchi. Marbel will be taking the opportunity to show off new additions to its portfolio: Bullyland and Pink Poppy. Girls’ accessories line Pink Poppy has
over 100 products for retailers to choose from, while figurine range Bullyland has more
than 500 across four worlds: Fantasy, Comic, Prehistoric and Animal. Marbel will offer a five per cent discount on show orders with instant delivery. Launching this summer,
VIP Pets will be a highlight of the IMC Toys stand. There are six characters to collect, each with their own personality, plus a special Christmas edition and a VIP Pets Beauty Salon with ten exclusive accessories. The
school toys will include the new Feature Neep plush, Wooden Dominoes and 4-in- 1 Puzzles with poster, while the firm is confident about its collection based on The Snowmanthanks to the success of new animation The Snowman and The Snowdog. Popular lines The World of Eric Carle, Paddington the Adventurous Bear, Guess How Much I Love You, Shaun the Sheepand
Pocket money specialist The In Thing will have 50 per cent margin show deals on offer, plus licensed
exclusives including Moshi Monsters and Skylanders Giants.
firm will also show its plush animal range, with Tam Tam the Orangutan joining the Funny Monkey. There are additions to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Minnie Mouse Bow-tique lines, plus a Jake and the Never Land Pirates R/C Skateboard and Max Steel Turbo Blaster and R/C Motorbike.
PRE-SCHOOL FUN Rainbow Designs will bring its mix of classic and contemporary lines to the show. Abney & Teal pre-
Charlie & Lolaalso line-up alongside the quirky B.Duck and classics Miffy, The Gruffalo, Stripy Horse, The Enormous Crocodile, Beatrix Potter and more. Staying with pre-school,
and Coiledspring Games will showcase its new ThinkFun line. Recognising the demand for structured games for toddlers and pre- schoolers, ThinkFun developed the successful Roll & Play, which will be followed this year by Hello Sunshine. The games will
feature with other new launches, WordARound, Swish and Swish Jr. Coiledspring will offer a ten per cent discount on all ThinkFun products ordered at the show, for delivery before the end of September. The order includes a free merchandising kit and WordARound demo deck. The Flair stand is likely to be popular, with the firm showcasing extensions to its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesrange. A total of 17 new figures will be introduced throughout the year including the Mutagen Ooze Turtles (which come with their own ooze pack), as well as a variety of villains. Summer will see the arrival of Flingers Turtles, while new vehicles include the Drop Copter, Ooze Cruiser, Road Raider and Stealth Bike. Doc McStuffinsshould
also create a lot of interest. The hotly tipped pre-school property has already taken the US by storm, and Flair will now be introducing UK retailers to products including the Time For Your Check Up Interactive Doll, Doctor’s Bag Set and Check Up Centre (which is due to arrive in the autumn). The popularity of The Trash
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