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Barbie Colour Change Mermaid
Mattel
01628 500 000
Barbie has added new products to its Fantasy segment with the new Barbie Colour Change Mermaid doll. Designed with beautiful detail from head to fin, the Barbie Malibu doll has 7.5”-long pink hair that kids can brush and style. Kids can witness the colour transformation when the Barbie Colour Change Mermaid doll is dipped into icy cold water, which turns her hair, bodice and tail purple. When dipped in warm water, they will see her change back to her original bubblegum pink. The doll comes with a raft of with accessories including a headband, choker and a floral necklace plus a mini dolphin friend.
The new doll follows the launch of the Mini BarbieLand range, which was announced at Spielwarenmesse 2024, and introduces the brand’s most iconic dolls, vehicles and play sets in a much smaller version. It has also been announced that the new Barbie Touch of Magic series is also set to be released on the free-to-air children’s television channel Pop.
GraviTraxGo
Ravensburger
01869 363 830
www.ravensburger.com
Launching this month, GraviTrax Go provides a new entry point to the GraviTrax interactive marble run system. Compatible with other items in the Ravensburger range, GraviTrax Go sets include over 35 components, enabling children from the age of eight years to design and construct their own mini marble run tracks or combine the pieces with their existing GraviTrax collection. The self-contained sets are an ideal size and accessible price point, offering an easy introduction to the award-winning system or for existing fans to take-along on their travels.
Available within the launch collection, the GraviTrax Go Flexible and GraviTrax Go Explosive sets each include an Action Element to bring excitement to track designs and as well as a selection of ‘challenges’ to inspire children’s problem-solving skills. Like all GraviTrax products, GraviTrax Go sets offer a wealth of STEM learning benefits and unlock the unlimited fun of the GraviTrax universe.
Puppy wooden construction kit
EWA Eco-Wood Art
For over seven years, Eco-Wood-Art (EWA) has specialised in producing high-quality wooden 3D mechanical puzzles, wooden jigsaw puzzles and wooden interior maps. During this time, it has produced more than 150 unique models for more than 40 countries around the world.
EWA is dedicated to providing its customers with highquality, sustainable puzzles that challenge and inspire creativity.
EWA regularly releases new models to delight its customers. The first new product of 2024 is the wooden mechanical construction kit, Puppy. An engaging and rewarding activity for both children and adults, this kit features an impressive 220 parts that, once fully assembled, create a charming puppy figure. This kit provides an opportunity for individuals to engage in a fun and educational construction project, fostering creativity, fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. The set includes instructions, parts and tools for assembling the model. After assembly, the puppy can be wound up to make it walk and wag its tail. The finished puppy figure serves as a delightful keepsake or a unique decorative piece, making it a rewarding project for constructors of all ages.
Nickelodeon Slime
Creative Kids
07827 880 159
Creative Kids Group has inked a deal with Paramount to manufacture and distribute Nickelodeon Slime products globally, bringing the brand’s iconic green goo to shelves this year. The new product line-up by Creative Kids will include on-trend pre-made jars, DIY kits, novelty toys, science kits, game sets and outdoor toys. Under Creative Kids, Nickelodeon Slime will be available in more than 40 countries including the US and UK and throughout Europe, Asia and South America.
The first wave, launching spring 2024, will include six sweet scents, such as Lavender Boba, Pink Lemonade and Marshmallow Dreams, in a variety of Slime types including Bingsu, Cloud and the classic Glass style, as well as proprietary formulas.
Initially available in the US this spring, the slime will then benefit from international distribution later in the year.
Additional pre-made jars, DIY kits and toys will be released in the latter half of 2024 at mass market retailers as well as specialty shops.
Pip and Posy plush
Bandai
020 8324 6160
Bandai UK has introduced its first range of Pip and Posy toys into the UK market following its appointment by Magic Light Pictures as master toy licensee for the popular pre-school property. Inspired by the hugely popular books from award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler, Bandai has brought the colourful world of Pip and Posy to life with its plush range, which includes Talking Plush, Plush Friends and Clip-On Plush.
The hero Pip and Posy Talking Plush line introduces fans to 35cm versions of their favourite characters. Kids simply squeeze Pip and Posy’s tummies to activate sounds, phrases and a clip of the theme from the hit TV series. Made from super-soft, high quality velboa, each plush also features the individual character’s favourite soft toy - Froggy or Piggy.
Pip and Posy Plush Friends introduces Pip, Posy, Zak, Jamilla and Frankie in their recognisable outfits. Standing at 23cm tall, they’re perfect as soft cuddle companions for younger children. The Clip-On Plush are 13cm tall plushies with a bag clip. There are five collectible characters to choose from, as per the Plush Friends, and they are perfect for kids on the go.
Pip and Posy is currently enjoying a successful second series on Channel 5’s Milkshake. As the master toy licensee, Bandai UK is supporting the property with a multi-platform PR and marketing campaign throughout 2024. The company plans to follow the initial toy launch phase by unveiling a range of articulated figures, play sets and activity sets later in the year.
Star Wars Disney Doorables
Just Play
Just Play has announced the launch of its new Star Wars Disney Doorables range, its latest addition to the line of cute and collectible blind-box characters from the across Disney universe.
Star Wars Doorables Galaxy Peek introduces 25 figures inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Ahsoka and Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
Kids can chase rare and ultra-rare characters including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, Jabba the Hutt, Grogu and the Mandalorian (Din Djarin). The unique Death Star-inspired capsule doubles as a display and each mini figure stands approximately 1.5″ tall. Intricately styled, the Doorables’ signature glittery eyes lend each character a cute look. With Star Wars Doorables Galactic Cruisers, kids can open the package to reveal 1 of 10 different Star Wars mini figures complete with their own modes of transport that really roll. Contained within each box is a character such as Darth Vader, R2-D2, Wicket, Princess Leia, a stormtrooper, C-3PO, Grogu, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and a special-edition flocked Chewbacca, all driving imaginative speeder bikes, landspeeders, and starfighters. Each figure stands approximately 1.5″ tall and features stylized detailing with glittery eyes. The vehicles and characters can be mixed and match for fun new intergalactic adventures.
The new Star Wars Disney Doorables will be available this month across the US, UK, France, Germany and Spain.
Toy Story and Marvel novelty stationery
IG Design Group
01908 618 811
IG Designs’ fun licensed Toy Story novelty stationery range includes pens with adorable character toppers and mini ring-bound notebooks. Available in a variety of fanfavourite Toy Story characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Zurg, Sporky, Rex and the little green Aliens, the pens and notebooks feature unique styling that lends each beloved Toy Story icon its own cute look. The pens also feature graphics related to each character: Jessie’s pen has lassos and her unmistakable red cowgirl hat on it, Buzz’s shows spaceships and stars, Woody’s shows his sheriff’s badge and brown cowboy hat, and the Aliens’ pen is decorated with images of planets, pizza slices and their trademark ‘Ooooh’.
Perfect for school, extra-curricular clubs, holiday camps, travel and more, the Toy Story Pens are available as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Aliens, while the Toy Story Mini Notebooks are available as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Zurg, Sporky and Rex. The officially licensed Toy Story novelty stationery range is available now, while stocks last.
The Toy Story novelty stationery range is joined by the Marvel Novelty Pens Range, which is designed to make school more fun and homework less of a chore. These impressive Marvel novelty pens come with superhero toppers in Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk and Spider-Man designs, making them a perfect gift for Marvel fans of any age. The officially licensed Marvel novelty pens will be available from this month.
Kids’ stationery & accessories
Hey Hugo01225 442 608www.heyhugo.co.ukhey@heyhugo.co.uk
Brand-new for 2024, the team at Hey Hugo will be introducing a new, colourful, kaleidoscopic range of children’s accessories and stationery.
With a range of essentials including notebooks, pens, pencils, water bottles, backpacks, pencil cases, lunch bags, drawstring bags, wallets, stationery sets and a sticky note folder, Hey Hugo has balanced out bright, fresh designs with practicality and quality, covering the latest trends and fashions.
Hey Hugo products are designed to celebrate all the wonderful things about children.
In total, there are seven unique designs, with each design having 12 different SKUs, focusing on all the things kids love. For younger children, there are three designs which are perfect for the three to five age group: the Magical Forest, Mission to Mars and Dinoroar. For the slightly older age group, there are four designs: Level Up, Jungle Life, Top Score and Positive Power. Hey Hugo recently debuted its ranges at Spring Fair and received an overwhelmingly positive response to each design and its high quality. Moving into the second half of 2024, Hey Hugo will expand on its parent companies’ heritage with a range of children’s Activity Books, Sticker Books and Activity Packs, as well as further extensions into Jigsaws, Puzzles, Reward Charts, Mix and Match Card Games, Routine Charts and other surprise additions throughout the year.
