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YOUR ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY DIRECTORY 2019
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supplied by leading Australian companies. Feast your eyes on social robots, VR toys 20 and coding kits to imbue kids with vital skills for the future work environment.
BUILD IT UP
Studies have shown that construction toys help kids develop spacial intelligence,
problem solving skills and creativity. Toy & Hobby Retailer presents a collection of 24 the latest and greatest in the category from top Australian suppliers.
HEADLINE MAKERS 2018
Take a stroll down memory lane as Toy & Hobby Retailer looks back on the 28 headlines that stood out during the year.
THE LONG HAUL
For over a decade, hobby retailers Brian Simpson and Colin Scott, have been campaigning to have the $1000 import threshold scrapped. They take a look at the issue and how this is impacting Australian businesses in the toy industry.
Industry Directory 2019
The Toy & Hobby Retailer Industry Directory is designed to be kept and used as a reference throughout the coming year. Its clear and concise format means you’ll find it an indispensable way to source products, brands and suppliers quickly and easily.
32 PRODUCT INDEX 34 PRODUCTS
43 BRANDS
53 COMPANIES
STEAMING HOT
Toy & Hobby Retailer presents a round-up of the hottest STEAM and robotics toys
Regulars
06 Editorial
08 News
12 Licensing News
16 Toy Association Trends 30 ATA Update
News
08 Toymate jumps on ex-Toys R Us sites
08 NAB to forgive Funtastic debt
09 QLD retailers up for inspection
10 Mal’s Toy Shop closes after three
decades
11 Christmas trade marred by penalty
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DIRECTORY 2019
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Showcase 14 Johnco
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