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What Toy Companies Think About Licensors And Toy Licenses

Toyworld Magazine has published an interesting survey about what toy companies in the UK think about the current situation of licensed toys in the UK. Of special interest was how they view the collaboration with licensors. And while this is UK specific it’s certainly applicable to other countries as well. And there is even info about Disney hidden in the survey that should be of special interest to all of us. Also, the toy companies say how they really feel about embargos. So click through to find out how happy toy companies in the UK are about licensors!

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A friendly reminder for the geographically challenged about the location of the United Kingdom. Click for larger view!

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In Case You Don't Know, 6" Zuckuss Coming To UK

There is good news for the UK and beyond regarding The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ Zuckuss figure. Hasbro is officially getting it out to collectors in the UK! It’s coming soon! Star Action Figures is taking pre-orders right now!

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UK Toys R Us Staves Off Collapse

Toys R Us has staved off collapse after creditors backed a rescue plan for the UK retailer. It follows last-minute negotiations with the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to secure a £9.8m injection into the company’s pension fund. (more….)

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UK Report: TBS6 [P3] Supreme Leader Snoke Wave Found!

The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures are arriving in the UK. JTA reader David H. has found them at Forbidden Planet!

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Toys R Us To Close One Quarter Of Their UK Stores

After a sad turn of events with retailer giant Toys R Us in the USA, it has just been announced that they will be closing one quarter of their retail locations in the United Kingdom. Our friends at Fantha Tracks have the full story.

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