The UK toy industry will be heading down to London's ExCeL in the Docklands this week, as the Toy Fair kicks off on Wednesday. Licensing.biz will be reporting directly from the event, with news updates as big stories break and full coverage of important deals and announcements.

Also this week, Mike Connolly, VP of retail sales and marketing, UK and Ireland at Disney Consumer Products, will be in the Open to Question hotseat.

A new personality column will be launched mid-week - My Life in Licensing will give high profile execs the chance to explain how they started their careers in the licensing business. First in the chair is Mel Beer, head of licensing at Granada Ventures.

The first in a trio of reports on Central and Eastern Europe will begin with Morten Geschwendtner from Kidz Entertainment giving his views on the best way to move into the market.

Licensed apparel specialist Blues Clothing will also be featured in the Company Profile section of the site.

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