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Inside: Licensing Special
08 VEGAS TOP FIVE
The Las Vegas Licensing Expo took place from 04 June to 06 June at Mandalay Bay Convention Centre. Over 5000 exhibiting brands and properties welcomed over 16,000 visitors from more than 65 countries around the world. These are the top five moments from the show.
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22 Toy Association Trends 30 ATA Update
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LICENSING DOWN UNDER
In this visual spread, Toy & Hobby Retailer details the licensing landscape in Australia, with data provided by NPD Australia.
LICENSING THROUGH THE GENERATIONS
2019 is the year many licensed properties are celebrating big anniversaries. Toy & Hobby Retailer has collated a small list of the properties that are celebrating this year.
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TOYS R US AGAIN
Toys R Us has returned to Australian shores, backed by digital native, Hobby Warehouse. Editor Imogen Bailey explores its return and where it’s headed from here.
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