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Hall 5


oys, Gadgets & Party at Spring Fair International, held in Hall 5 of The NEC, is the UK’s largest trade exhibition for this market segment, according to event organiser Emap Connect. It will


feature more than 250 suppliers of products ranging from traditional wooden toys, plush, puzzles and games, to the best in dress-up items, electronic gadgets, outdoor toys and balloons.


The large Toy Demo Area in Hall 5 will be hosted by toy expert Peter Jenkinson of market-leading testing and review company Toyology. Six slots per day will give exhibitors the chance to demonstrate their latest products and allow visiting retailers to test run the latest innovations in toys and gadgets.


Commenting on his role at the newly


created feature, Jenkinson (pictured) said: “This is an amazing addition to Spring Fair, an absolutely fantastic way for exhibitors to show off their wares and, importantly, for visitors to see the reactions of others as the demonstrations take place. I think this will prove to be an invaluable platform and am excited and honoured to have been asked to create a buzz in and around this space.” There are two sponsors of


the Toy Demo Area, innovative toy manufacturer Wind Designs - supplier to independent retailers, buying groups and department stores across the UK with over 1,800 products - and quality and testing specialist Intertek Labtest. Speaking of the new agreement, Wind Designs’ managing director Phil Jones


commented: “Wind Designs is proud to be co-sponsor of the Spring Fair International Toy Demo Area, as all of the company’s products have great playability. To demonstrate and show the range in action to visitors is a fantastic opportunity.” Also of great relevance for retailers of toys, Spring Fair International incorporates by far the largest single-venue showcase of licensed product in the UK, which underscores the ever-increasing importance of licensing to the trade. Each sector of the show is intrinsically linked to the licensing sector and offers brand owners and representatives alike an unrivalled opportunity to meet a large and diverse range of existing and potential licensees.


Spike Leisurewear Hall 5


Stand D15 Royal Weddings don’t come along very often, the last one being 12 years ago when Prince Edward married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. They present a unique opportunity to offer commemorative merchandise, which is highly sought after by both professional collectors and members of the public. T-shirt specialist,


Spike Leisurewear, is proud to offer a beautiful design to celebrate the wedding. Entitled “Wills and Kate’s Awfully Big Adventure” it tells the


story of how the couple met, their time together at university, their engagement and, fi nally, the wedding day - all in comic-book format. This T-shirt is available from stock in men’s, ladies and children’s sizes


Tel: 020 8427 3740 www.spikeleisurewear.co.uk


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Boxer Hall 5


Stand B27 Boxer will be introducing several new ranges of glassware at the International Spring Fair, NEC, in February to add to the existing, excellent range of “Glass with Class”! New ranges


include giant champagne fl utes, a range of hand-painted wine glasses, and beer steins. These jewel-encrusted, fun party gifts will defi nitely not go unnoticed. Covering all occasions from birthdays to hen parties to gifts for the boss and mum & dad, these large and funky, showy and gem dripping, drinking glasses will be a defi nite winner wherever they appear.


Tel: 01133 955 599 www.boxergifts.com email: sales@boxergifts.com


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