I have manufactured some jigsaws, more aimed at adults than kids (its
not like sex-adult-pictures though). How do I get them distributed to
the UK market (to Woolworths/WH Smith/etc)? Who are the key
distributors? Who can sell them for me? (I am based in the UK myself).

James

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Request for Question Clarification by googleexpert-ga on 06 Mar 2003 01:24 PST

Just curious if you came across this site:
http://www.jigsawpuzzlesdirect.co.uk/default.asp

Hi! Thanks for the question.

The British Toys and & Hobby Association has a directory of its member
toy distributors. They also make their own toys and distribute them so
you may want to contact them so as to help you out in the distribution
of your jigsaw puzzles. Of course they would want a percentage of your
sales by doing this. The list I will provide are toy companies which
has jigsaw puzzles in their products. Just click on the links to get a
profile of the company plus contact information. You can inquire if
they could distribute to the retailers you want.

Jigsaw Puzzles (Cardboard)
http://www.btha.co.uk/cgi-bin/php.cgi/products/pdetails.html?174+Jigsaw%20Puzzles%20(Cardboard)

Jigsaw Puzzles (Wood)
http://www.btha.co.uk/cgi-bin/php.cgi/products/pdetails.html?177+Jigsaw%20Puzzles%20(Wood)

I also found this resource which lists toy importers and distributors
in the UK. The list you want could be located about at the middle of
the page. Incidentally it also has a list of retailers so if you want
to go directly to them, you can do so.

IMPORTERS/DISTRIBUTORS/WHOLESALERS/TRADE SUPPLIERS (Look for this
heading)
http://www.britishcompanies.co.uk/toys.htm

In case you would like to directly contact toy retailers, here is a
list from the British Association of Retailers.

British Association of Retailers - Members
http://www.batr.co.uk/batr2k/retailers/members.htm

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