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Cute polar bears are highlights of the British toy firm’s realistic-looking Yomiko range |
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Russ Berrie 2006 Valentine’s Day collection includes pewter figures based on the Alice’s Bear Shop range |
UK. Yomiko Classics is a new range of realistic plush toys which make their first appearance this year on the Russ Berrie stand at TFWA World Exhibition later this month (Stand: Blue Village D3). All are made from soft washable material and have an embossed Yomiko Classic charm.
The assortment includes polar bears, sharks, dolphin, killer whale, turtle, seal and walrus. In addition, there are lop-eared bunnies, a bullfrog, Dutch bunny, Yorkshire pig, snow leopard and Sharpei. Travel retail price will be from US$7 to US$25.
“Realism is the main feature of this exceptionally soft and loveable range,” said Russ Berrie Director Duty Free Sales Garry Stoner. “˜”The quality is excellent and they look fantastic on display – very eye-catching. We are certain Yomiko will be a successful addition to our range in travel retail.”
Russ Berrie will be holding a daily draw on its stand at Cannes for one of its lifelike new medium-size Yomiko Classics Polar Bears. The draw will be done daily (Monday-Thursday) at the close of play. Simply leave your business card on the stand. On Thursday, at 4pm, there will be a second draw using all cards collected in the week for a jumbo version of the Polar Bear which has a retail value of US$150.
Also on the Cannes stand will be the new Baby Collection in the Alice’s Bear Shop range. The collection is based on two Alice’s Bears characters, Tat and Tilly, both used as themes for an inspired range including gift packs for travel retailers. These include a Large 18cm Tat or Tilly with Comforter Blanket and Booties; 15.2cm Tat/Tilly with Comforter Blanket; and gift-boxed Tilly/Tat photo frame. In addition, two musical toys feature Tilly or Tat in a gingham check aeroplane or hot air balloon. Both play Rock a Bye Baby when the string is pulled. Other items include Tat and Tilly Booties and Wrist Rattles. Travel retail prices range from US$5 to US$25.
Also at Cannes will be a new Alice’s Bear Shop Bear and Book gift pack, available for Tat and Cobby. Both include a 20cm plush with a story book written for the bear concerned. These travel retail at about US$20.
In other product news, the Russ Berrie 2006 Valentine’s Day collection is now available to travel retail buyers.
There is a wide range of plush toys and gifts to suit all ages and budgets. Specially selected for travel retail are a range of pewter figures including Tat Baby, based on the Alice’s Bear Shop range; a white elephant with pink paws and a pink ribbon; and a pair of gorillas (Olivia and John) who sing “˜You’re the one that I want’ when pressed. Travel retail prices range from around US$5 to US$100.
For details, contact Garry Stoner, Director Duty Free Sales, tel: +44 2380 527440, fax: +44 2380 527529, or email gstoner@russberrie.com
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