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Thursday, 13 January 2011 |
ISSUE 4 |
| Magnet for Buyers |
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| Playing It Safe! |
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Audiences were given a clear picture and a good update on toy safety regulations and legislations at the “Hong Kong Toys Industry Conference 2011 – Latest Product Safety Directives of the Toys Industry”.
From left: Mr Cheung Tak Ching, President of the Toys Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, Mr Bernie Ting, Chairman of Hong Kong Toys Council, Mr Wong Tit Shing, Chairman of HKTDC Toys Advisory Committee, Ms Inez Moore Tenenbaum, Chairman of Consumer Product Safety Commission, US, Dr Anne Bonhoff, Global Head of Chemistry for the Quality Assurance Division, Specialised Technology Resources, Inc, Mr Peter Trillingsgaard, Chairman of Toy Industries of Europe’s Technical Committee and Senior Director, Government Affairs, LEGO System A/S, Dr Vincent Tam, Director of Systems and Compliance, Jetta Company Ltd.
| Free Gifts for Your Collection |
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  Now you can pick up a free gift while discovering the latest innovative toy and baby products. Simply visit the Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, collect a coupon and a stamp from the "Buying Mission Service Counter" at Hall 3F. Upon the collection of stamp, visit the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and present the stamped coupon along with your business card and buyer badge to the "Visitor Promotion Counter" at Level 4 Mezzanine to redeem a Free Designer Plate, while stocks last!
Collect 5 stamps to redeem your Special Bonus now!
Collect all fives stamps from the Stamp Counters and present the stamped coupon along with your business card and buyer badge to the "Buying Mission Service Counter" at Hall 5B to collect your special bonus**
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For buyers from outside Hong Kong
2 hours FREE access to Plaza Premium Lounge at the HK International Airport |
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For local buyers
2,000 Asia Miles
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**50 special bonus are available for buyers’ redemption each day from 10-13 January 2011 on a first-come-first serve basis while stocks last. Each buyer can redeem one special bonus only. Please refer to the detailed terms and condition on the coupon.
| Stamp Collection Points (in sequence) |
| Stamp 1 - Convention Hall |
| Stamp 2 - Level 2 Mezzanine |
| Stamp 3 - Buying Mission Service Counter at Grand Hall |
| Stamp 4 - Buying Mission Service Counter at Hall 3F |
| Stamp 5 - Buying Mission Service Counter (Bonus Redemption) at Hall 5B |
| Hear What Buyers Say |
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“We focus on games, sports items such as bikes and skates, and brain-teaser puzzles for kids aged 3-11 and teenagers aged 11-14, with an internet business and two retail shops in Kazakhstan. This is my first time here as I am keen to expand the online shop and I am targeting Chinese mainland and Hong Kong suppliers. We have a long supply chain in Russia and Kazakhstan, so I can be more competitive if I can go direct to suppliers myself. This is a great fair - I am very impressed. I am satisfied with the quality of products here; I have identified several producers and I will follow up with them after the fair.”
Mr Askhat Almenov, Director, Extoys, Kazakhstan
“There’s an important toys category in Russia called “skill toys” such as yo-yos, powerballs, slinkies and Rubik’s Cubes. We specialise in these to the extent that we have developed competitions, training courses and online communities throughout Russia; we sell our products through a network of 200 stores and some big wholesalers. This fair is very interesting and important for me – it’s my first visit and I’m looking for exciting new toys. We are looking for really high-quality items that can be supplied exclusively to our company. I think this is the best fair – it’s very easy to find information on suppliers and products on the website. There’s also great support for buyers through various programmes and facilities such as the Dragon Lounge.”
Ms Natalia Mishina, Development Director, Uniax LLC, Russia
| Hear What Exhibitors Say |
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“We are an Australian company that produces educational science kits for young children; this year we are also focusing on our new product – cosmetic kits for ‘tweenies’. We've been coming here for many years because Hong Kong is the centre for toys. Because of the show’s timing at the beginning of the year, everyone knows to come here - it's more interesting than the other events. Our main goal is to let the market know about our products. We will look for more distributors in some markets, but it's mainly about promoting our new products and our brand. We've seen such a range of buyers - it's been really good. The organisation and facilities are amazing - we are very happy.”
Ms Christina Callaghan, Sales & Marketing, Tree Toys P/L, Australia
“We produce wooden toys, and are the first company in the world to use material from recycled rubber trees. We are based in Thailand, and our major markets are in UK and other parts of Europe, US, Japan, Australia and Korea. We've been coming to this show for more than 15 years. Many of our customers have purchasing offices in Hong Kong so we are able to show them our new products. Also, the city is Asia’s trading centre and a lot of Asian buyers prefer to come here rather than visit events in Europe or the US. We are very much focusing on the Chinese mainland and also South America this time. We are seeing many buyers from South America because the HKTDC is bringing in buying missions from countries such as Brazil, so that is very promising for us. The organiser also does a good job in terms of communications and facilities, such as the Dragon Lounge for VIP buyers, and wireless Wi-Fi; plus the transportation to and from the fair is fantastic.”
Mr Kovit Chomphunuchyanyong, Sales & Marketing Director, Plan Creation Co., Ltd, Thailand
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Act Now for FREE Admission! |
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For trade visitors, register now for your FREE admission badge through one of the following channels:
Smartphone Info Site - download HKTDC FAIRS at iPhone App Store, BlackBerry App World or Android Market;
Mobile Info Site - visit hktdc.com/wap/en; or
SMS your email address to 6390 0701
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| Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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| Each year the fair organisers create an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Mezzanine 2, Hall 1E Concourse, Hall 3F Concourse and Hall 5F Concourse for more details. |
| Free Official Magazine (Full exhibitor list included) |
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Don't forget to collect your FREE copy of the HKTDC Toys & Games, the official magazine includes the fair’s full exhibitor list, fair information and floor plan. Available at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Buyer Centre and Information Centres, while stocks last!
Browse electronic version or download iPad version of HKTDC product magazines now (search for "HKTDC" in the App Store).
| hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service |
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Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fairs. Look for this friendly sign at the fairground.
| Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line: 1830 668 |
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Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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