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Playmobil expands indie support with Crumtons banners

Published on: 6th August 2019

The banners focus on Playmobil: The Movie, which is set to premier in UK cinemas on 9th August.

Playmobil has committed further to its 2019 support of retailers by sponsoring three large banners outside Crumtons Toy Shop, in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

The banners focus on Playmobil: The Movie, which is set to premier in UK cinemas on 9th August. Alongside the movie, Playmobil has launched nine new play sets based on the film: Rex Dasher with Parachute, Robotitron with Drone, Marla with Horse, Charlie with Prison Wagon, Marla and Del with Flying Horse, Del’s Food Truck, Emperor Maximus in the Colosseum, Marla in the Fairytale Castle, and Rex Dasher’s Porsche Mission E.

Mark McGilton, owner at Crumtons, commented: “As a huge Playmobil fan, it is a pleasure to feature the toy brand outside the store. Working with the team has been a great experience and we look forward to doing more together in the future. Thanks to Playmobil, Bangor now has a lot more happy colour in our lovely town.”

Jamie Dickinson, marketing and display manager at Playmobil UK, commented: “At Playmobil, supporting retailers through our advertising programme is a priority. The banners at Crumtons reaffirm our position as a leading entertainment brand as well as drums up energy during an exciting time, with Playmobil: The Movie launching in August.”

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