01 August 2004
DOHA: Toys R Us, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, yesterday announced yet another exclusive toy deal with supplier - New Boy Toys.

As per the deal Toys R Us will be the exclusive retailer in the region for the latest toy to hit the toy market -- Beyblades -- the biggest selling toy worldwide for the last three years.

This deal further highlights the credibility of Toys R Us in the market and ensures their position of being the first and best place to go for the latest hot toys.

Dean Thompson, General Manager of Toys R Us said: 'We are delighted to be the first and only retailer to bring Beyblade into the GCC (Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait & UAE) market. This exclusive deal is a promise to our loyal customers to always bring them the best and latest toys first.

"We expect Beyblade sales to rocket and become our number one seller, bringing excitement and enthusiasm for kids who will be clamouring for more. This new concept that is to be launched exclusively by us will be a remarkable hit in the toy market, not just here in the UAE but across the GCC' added Thompson.

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