Pack continues, as does Sylvanian Families, while the new Glitzi Globes range – a mix of collectable characters, creative play and DIY glitter globes – arrives in the UK in summer. MGA Entertainment will aim to capture visitors with the expansion of its Lalaloopsy line, with a new creative Lalaloopsy doll segment due to be unveiled which the firm says will propel Silly Hair Lalaloopsy to a whole new level. A full run down of MGA’s new additions to its doll portfolio can be found on page 74, including Lala- Oopsies, Moxie Girlz, Bratzilla and Novi Stars. Meanwhile, Zapf Creations is expanding its line with new products in its Baby Annabell, Baby born and Chou Chou ranges. Both firms will be offering special promotions throughout the course of the show. We go from dolls to Aqua
Dragons, which will form a key part of Brainstorm Toys’ offering. Aqua Dragons – or Artemia Selina – grow up to two centimetres and their eggs can dry out and stay alive, only to hatch years later when re-hydrated. Also from Brainstorm, My Very own Rainbow is a light projector which uses multi-
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coloured LEDs to display rainbow colours on walls and ceilings in a darkened room. It also includes a rainbow crystal to hang in a sunny window. Also on the Brainstorm booth will be the 2-in-1 Globe Earth and Constellations, RC
Illuminated Moon and Solar System, and arts and crafts line Mostaix.
A must-see on the Great Gizmos stand will be the new Plan Toys collection of
The Geospace line will
expand with the introduction of the Finger Flinger, while the NICI collection of plush toys and accessories has floor and counter POS displays for Toymaster retailers.
REVOLUTIONARY TOYS Still with us? Good, because Revell is unveiling a new concept which it says will overhaul the remote control model
MGA Entertainment will aim to
capture visitors with the expansion of its Lalaloopsy line, with a new
creative Lalaloopsy doll segment due to be unveiled.
environmentally sound wooden toys. There are four new categories in the line this year: Plan Pre- school, Plan Activity, Plan Dollhouse and Plan City. These will line up alongside the 4M science collection, which grows with the new Green Science Salt Water Power Robot kit and the Science Grow-a-Maze kit. Continuing with this theme, Great Gizmos will showcase Glow-in-the-dark Fairy Buttons and Make Your Own Light-Up Fairy Plaque.
market: Revellutions. The design range of 1:14 and 1:18 scale RC cars is aimed at eight to 12 year olds and includes buggies, monster trucks and muscle cars. All models are ready to run with 2.4 GHz technology, they’re fast, robust and dust and water resistant. Meanwhile, additions to
the Revell Control brand include the credit-card sized XS series Micro Helicopters, the Quadrocopter Multiquad, the Glowee helicopter and
the Airboat GatorSkater. You can see more of Revell’s RC range on page 80. The firm’s Easykits modelling range will be on display, featuring a number of new lines, too. Interplay also has a raft of arts and crafts products on its stand. The myStyle collection will have a number of new lines on display including Pick-n-Mix Jewellery kit. Three new £8.99 lines have also been added following the success of the four already established lower priced kits. My Living World also has a new look for 2013. Endorsed by TV nature specialist Nick Baker, each kit includes everything required to learn about fascinating creatures, plus a guide. Ladybird, Snail and Spider World join the collection this year. Finally, Interplay will also
showcase the Rivetz line, as well as Technokits, Craft Party and Wild Science toys. B Kids will be launching
two new nursery lines as it continues to grow its profile within the toy sector. The Pop n Learn Train helps children to learn the alphabet and includes seven pop-up blocks which each feature letters and words. The child needs to place them in the train and
it will ask for a word beginning with the chosen letter. Meanwhile, the Blink n Bling Ball develops and enhances a baby’s sense of touch, motor skills and auditory awareness. It features music and lights, while the outer edges are soft and easy to hold. Remaining in the pre-
school sector, Wow Toys will be showcasing its new 2-in-1 Multipacks, which fit into the firm’s popular Emergency, Construction and Girl’s Adventure ranges: Police Patrol Pals, Construction Crew and Sunshine Explorers. Orchard Toys, meanwhile, will be launching Baa Baa, a colouring matching game for ages three and up. The product encourages colour recognition using a broad range of colours and shades. Also on the firm’s stand will be Giant Road Jigsaw, On the Farm playmat, Post Box Game and Pirate Shapes, all of which are included in the Toymaster Christmas Catalogue for 2013. DKL will also present
several products suitable for pre-schoolers, as well as older kids. Look out for highlights from the Hama range including My Pocket Hama, along with Miniland Educational’s aptitude
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