Character Group PLC "2 in the Dream Toys Dozen for Character" (9281V)
November 08 2017 - 5:33AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 9281V
Character Group PLC
08 November 2017
LONDON: Wednesday, 8 November 2017
The Character Group plc
("Group", "Character" or the "Company")
Designers, developers and international distributors of toys,
games and giftware
"2 in the Dream Toys Dozen for Character"
The Board of The Character Group plc (AIM: symbol: CCT.L) is
very pleased to report that its principal trading subsidiary,
Character Options Limited ("Character Options") has once again
featured strongly in the prestigious best toys of the year list,
'Dream Toys'.
Each year, the Toy Retailer Association issues a highly-esteemed
list of the 'Dream Toys' from its annual event in London. Based on
the opinions of large chain retailers, small multiples and
independent retailers across the UK, the Dream Toys' dream dozen is
regarded as the most informative insight into what children want
for Christmas.
Dream Toys 2017 opened at 7am today (8 November 2017) and the
Dream Toys' dream dozen results announced, revealing that Character
Options was once again amongst the successful 12 with both Stretch
Armstrong and Laser X toys being in the top rankings.
In addition to the official top 12 Dream Toys, the event also
sees the Toy Retailers Association announce other top lists, based
on categories such as creative toys, pre-school and games.
Character Options is also proud to have its, Little Live Pets
Ladybug, Little Live Pets My Dream Kitten, and Soundmoovz products
in these lists.
Jerry Healy, Group Marketing Director at Character,
commented,
"We are delighted to once again feature so prominently at the
Dream Toys event. The Original Stretch Armstrong continues to go
from strength to strength and its confirmation as a Dream Toy
reflects the success of the entire Stretch portfolio, which also
includes Vac Man, Fetch and Stretch Monster. With Laser X, we have
experienced a high volume of sales since its launch in summer and
we expect it to be in the running as a top toy of the year."
"Since the first Dream Toys in 2010, the winning toys have gone
on to become the best-selling and most-wanted toys for Christmas,
and Character Options has been foremost in the lists each year
since".
Jon Diver, Character's Joint MD added:
"To be recognised once again and receive recognition for our
products is fantastic for the Company - the team is dedicated to
and focused on developing, marketing and distributing innovative
and exciting toys that meet the high expectations that our
customers and the consumer demand both in terms of quality and
value."
"We are having a great reception to our product portfolio from
both the retailers and media. We have a great range of established
brands and these will be added to by the introduction of new
product lines, all of which we hope will deliver a very exciting
season ahead for the business."
Product ranges can be viewed at www.character-online.co.uk
ENQUIRIES
The Character Group plc
Jon Diver, Joint Managing Director
Kiran Shah, Joint Managing Director and Group Finance
Director
Jerry Healy, Group Marketing Director
Office: +44 (0) 208 329 3377
Mobile: +44 (0) 7831 802219 (JD)
Mobile: +44 (0) 7956 278522 (KS)
Email: info@charactergroup.plc.uk
FTSE sector: leisure: FTSE AIM All-share: symbol:
CCT.L: Market cap: GBP87m
Panmure Gordon
(Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)
Andrew Godber, Investment Banking
Tom Salvesen, Corporate Broking
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7886 2500
Allenby Capital Limited
(Joint Broker)
Nick Athanas
Katrina Perez
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656
Evolution PR
(Trade and consumer media)
Michele Bates
Tel: +44 (0) 01327 227010
Email: Michele@evolution-pr.co.uk
TooleyStreet Communications Limited
(Investor and media relations)
Fiona Tooley
Tel: +44 (0) 7785 703523
Email: fiona@tooleystreet.com
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