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1. A choice of mind games
- China Toy Expo 2009, Shanghai
The China Toy Expo in Shanghai is a weather vane for the future direction of the toy industry; toys to challenge the mind were major highlights.
13 Nov 2009
2. Traditional toys on Christmas lists
Toys like Barbie, Mr Potato Head and Slinky are expected to be big sellers in the UK in the lead up to Christmas 2009, says retailer Hamleys.
25 Sept 2009
3. Educational toys play the market mainstream
- report from China Commodities Best Selling Toys and Fashion 2009, Hangzhou
The show at Yiwu International Trade City revealed that educational toys will be in the lead for toy manufacturers and dealers.
3 July 2009
4. Playtime online in a huge market
Convenient online payment services have fuelled the growth of online shopping on the Mainland. Internet sites have become popular shopping channels for toys, particularly in the run up to Children's Day earlier this month.
26 June 2009
5. Tempting but troublesome toy market
- report from Beijing International Toys and Preschool Tools Exhibition, 2009
The 11th Beijing International Toys and Preschool Tools Exhibition attracted the participation of over 400 domestic and foreign toy and preschool tool brands. Multi-function DIY educational and high-tech eco toys were highlights - but so too were problems associated with distribution.
12 June 2009
6. Toy story stays upbeat
The US toy market remains upbeat despite the economic downturn. Parents continue to buy birthday gifts and toys for holiday dates, with dolls, games and eco-aware kits among the better segments.
30 April 2009
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3 April 2009
8. Hong Kong suppliers in trend for "intelligent toys"
- report from the American International Toy Fair 2009, New York
Science, education and technical products provided the theme for America's largest toy fair - and Hong Kong toy makers hit the theme with some flair. They produced science kits, radio-controlled toys and robots, among numerous other items.
13 March 2009
9. Hong Kong toy producers flash the ideas
- report from the International Toy Fair 2009, Nuremberg
At a time when toy makers are finding it tougher to balance safety costs with inspiration, Hong Kong producers came up with several new ideas - and award nominees - that focused the attention of buyers. Major retailers are tightening their safety criteria in line with new regulations in the EU and the US.
27 Feb 2009
10. Testing time for EU-bound toys
Tighter new EU regulations on toys will give Hong Kong risk solutions companies more complex compliance and testing tasks. The regulations lengthen the list of banned toxins and carcinogens.
16 Jan 2009
11. Hungarian Christmas 2008: cheaper presents, not fewer
With Hungarians buying cheaper presents at Christmas 2008 - particularly toys and games - profit margins are expected to be tiny. That works to the advantage of less expensive products made on the Chinese mainland, which have the largest slice of Hong Kong's toy market.
28 Nov 2008
12. Musical toys to set Christmas melody
Toy makers are putting faith in music makers as they confront a tough Christmas sales season. Musical inspiration is set to be at a premium among many offerings for 2008.
31 Oct 2008
13. Italian alert to the toy market
Italian consumer groups are said to be inspecting toy shops for products that don't comply with last month's EU directive requiring appropriate labelling for toys containing magnets. Toy producers could face recalls and attendant adverse publicity in some cases.
22 Aug 2008
14. US readying for tough new toy import safety measures
Banning lead and certain plastics in toys along with mandatory testing are among the strengthened measures set to be introduced by the US government next year. With presidential assent for the bill, violation fees are due to be increased massively.
15 Aug 2008
15. "Learning toys" are likely winners
Education and safety are on the minds of teachers and parents in the US. Despite economic constraints and product quality concerns, the better name producers should see reasonable sales in the second half of 2008.
6 June 2008
16. Japanese toy makers bring non-China production into play
Top Japanese toy makers Takara Tomy, Bandai and Epoch are covering their production lines in Vietnam and Thailand as China's increasing labour costs and cutbacks on export incentives cut into margins. Hong Kong firms with regional interests can make the most of new production arrangements.
25 April 2008
17. Learning and science are US toy trends for 2008
- report from American International Toy Fair 2008, New York
With education and high-tech wizardry big themes for toys this year, Hong Kong's VTech is on course with a new product combining video with wireless control. US buyers at the New York fair showed a keener eye for the Chinese mainland market.
7 March 2008
18. China's role in Poland's toy market: move to quality
There's a chance for Hong Kong players to spearhead better toy exports to Poland, where the market is dominated by Chinese mainland-made products. Poland also has a toy industry ready for upgrade.
30 Nov 2007
19. Hong Kong's toymakers set to scale up
WowWee, Hong Kong's tech-based robotic toy producer, is set to receive a large investment injection if all goes to plan in an acquisition by Nasdaq-listed Optimal Group Inc. Interest from the US financial services and payments group underlines the value of high-end toy production in a competitive market.
5 Oct 2007
20. Sky is the limit for fun and imagination
- report from the Hong Kong Toys Festival 2007, Shanghai
Hong Kong's iconic toy show returned to Shanghai this year. Braving the sun or fighting the rain, Shanghai parents took their kids to the Hong Kong event for an encounter with the charms of Hong Kong-made toys.
24 Aug 2007
 
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