Character Share Discussion Threads

[carcosa] 31/1/2016 13:54

July, last year.

[squibno1] 31/1/2016 13:20

Character Options is reporting an out of this world start for the launch of its Clangers collection

Just a week after the launch of the new Clangers toy collection, both in-store and online pre-sales have been huge and feedback from retailers has been exceptional, Character Options has revealed.

The amount of fans flocking to stores to get their hands on the first pink characters has prompted many retailers to begin reordering immediately.

“We are delighted to see our Clangers toys on shelf and the resulting consumer reaction to them,” said Jerry Healy, Character Options’ Marketing Director. “Sales in the first week have been incredibly strong and we expect to see even better numbers once the full range rolls out later this month.

“The success is not entirely unexpected however, having seen all the work that Coolabi has put behind the launch of the TV series and the resulting level of viewing figures that has seen the Clangers reach the number one children’s spot in just a few weeks.”

not sure when the above was reported. hopefully momentum on this and Teletubbies sales might start soon to have some impact on the current stationary share price.

[squibno1] 26/1/2016 09:22

Best New Toy awards
Hobbies and Vehicles
Model Top Gun F-14A Tomcat £19.99: as flown by Maverick (Tom Cruise) in the 1986 film
Scalextric Track Day £199.99: 21st-century update of a toy that first appeared in the late 1950s. Now with smart device option
Plush toys
Teletubbies 8in talking toy £9.99: choose between Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po.
Whizzpopping BFG £19.99: based on Roald Dahl’s Big Friendly Giant;  squeeze his tummy for eight different “whizzpopper” sounds.
Playsets
My First Railway Battery Train Set £39.99: battery-powered train  running on wooden track.

[squibno1] 25/1/2016 11:13

2015 TOY AND SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARDS:

Collectable Range of the Year Shopkins, Flair      ;          ;    
Construction Range of the Year Star Wars, Lego                  
Action Toy of the Year         Nerf Modulus, Hasbro                       
Doll of the Year             Disney Frozen Sing-Along-Elsa, Jakks Pacific
Interactive Toy of the Year   Little Live Pets Bird Cage, Character        
Creative Toy of the Year       Wacky-tivities Kinetic Sand, Spin Master
Pre-School Toy of the Year     Paw Patrol Paw Patroller, Spin Master         
Innovative Toy of the Year     IDo3D Deluxe 3D Design Studio, Flair
Feature Plush Toy of the Year Puppy Surprise, Trends UK    
Toy Licence of the Year       Frozen, Disney                    
Special Recognition Award     EPOCH making toys                         
Personality of The Year       Paul Dean, Mattel

[mcartdon] 23/1/2016 23:08

The directors would have to get a lot out of it, as they are well paid, in control and able to get options bought back at will, they are sitting pretty and doing well.
the offer would have to be outstanding .

[squibno1] 23/1/2016 10:09

Interesting comment from Toy Industry -
The Year Of Acquisitions – the toy industry is dominated by family run/family founded businesses, and sometimes for whatever reason the family decides to sell up and move on. If you look at the growth curves of both Hasbro & Mattel, they have been significantly influenced by acquisitions of brands/companies, but there are also other growth hungry companies with fairly large cheque books out there, we’re expecting to see several fairly large company sales as negotiations instigated around toy fair season grind through to completion in the summer.
Would this be an opportune time for a predator to move on Character?

[glaws2] 22/1/2016 15:15

The 6% increase in sales is behind the Allenby forecast of a 12% yearly increase in sales. In a note released today they re-affirm their targets in the belief that sales in H2 (which were very poor last year) will significantly improve as a result of Teletubbies. The profit forecast remains pretty much flat for 2016.

[thorpematt] 22/1/2016 13:50

Character Group plc with EPIC/TICKER LON:CCT had its stock rating noted as ‘Reiterates217; with the recommendation being set at ‘BUY’ this morning by analysts at Panmure Gordon. Character Group plc are listed in the Consumer Goods sector within AIM. Panmure Gordon have set their target price at 635 GBX on its stock. This would indicate that the analyst believes there is a potential upside of 30.3% from today’s opening price of 487.5 GBX. Over the last 30 and 90 trading days the company share price has increased 7.5 points and decreased 29.3 points respectively.

[mcartdon] 22/1/2016 09:35

So 6 % up excl new sales this year ie teletubbies etc.
on a year thats 6m and 2-3m additional cash generation and growing already.
so 15% additional profit not unlikely with teletubbies, we may be looking at 20%+ growth in profitability by end year.
forward pe of 6-8.
The cash position no debt is an opportunity, 4m free from past years unspent and 6m from this year giving 10m in bank over existing dividends? where's that going to be used it keeps rolling in, and it should be added value.as increased dividend acquisition of rights or buy back.
character is definitely the go to company for new ideas and new distribution.
Higher dollar lower pound lower materials lower Chinese currency, competition and over supply in manufacture, growing consumer market and spending on the nursery age group all indicate increased profitability.
good week ahead for the shares

[h1a3] 19/1/2016 11:19

I am looking at positive sales and orders reporting of Telebuddies at the AGM.
Also some large trades going through. More buybacks by CCT?

[squibno1] 19/1/2016 10:08

With the possibility of a slightly stale product range ahead of the introduction of Clangers and Teletubbies sales then it may be possible that the revenue figures reported on the 22nd are likely to show disappointment. What then for a short bout of profit taking?

[squibno1] 19/1/2016 09:56

Rob Guckian, of Smyths Toys Superstores, said: ‘The new toys looks fantastic and has really captured the essence of the iconic Teletubbies brand.

‘It will be great to finally get the stock onto our shelves next week so soon after Christmas and see the reaction of children in stores.’

What info on Teletubbies orders is likely on the 22nd?

[h1a3] 14/1/2016 00:05

Positive Stockopedia comment on iii. today about CCT, one of their top 10 momentum AIM shares for 2016. Looking forward to a very positive AGM update.

[gswredland] 13/1/2016 09:03

Thank you Glaws

[glaws2] 12/1/2016 09:41

The AGM, andassociated trading update, is on 22 Jan.

[gswredland] 12/1/2016 09:37

Sorry to trouble everyone but do we know when results are out please? Next week?

[squibno1] 11/1/2016 10:21

Will this news help or hinder the Character sales ?

Coolabi Group has struck a new deal with Ty UK to develop a new range of plush based on the BAFTA award winning series, the Clangers.

The new range of gift plush will be launched across the UK and Ireland from spring this year, following the successful launch of the rebooted series on CBeebies in 2015.
Coolabi believes that the new plush range from Ty will sit neatly alongside the master toy range from UK manufacturer, Character Options.

[naos] 08/1/2016 18:15

Good to see improvement in share price again. Hopefully if it can break free from the £5 level, then go onto to break previous resistance level at £5.30ish level, it should carry on upwards.

[deanowls] 07/1/2016 12:02

Teletubbies now on the Argos site for pre ordering for next week.

[mcartdon] 06/1/2016 21:58

Character enter a busy period , dividend payment, annual meeting , Christmas trading update, toy show, continuing buybacks, Teletubbies toys on sale, new order period, new offers to market. plenty of stimulants to the share price which after last years performance is likely to continue its justifiable rise with cash generation continuing apace.

[thorpematt] 04/1/2016 16:38

Nice start to the year for me portfolio is up 0.6% on the day (ftse down 2.4%)

CCT my second best on the day

Divi is Thursday I believe

[squibno1] 31/12/2015 08:59

Character Group bought back 4,673 ordinary shares yesterday at 463.93p apiece for cancellation.
Company continues to mop up available stock, hopefully in advance of new year good news with a share price hike.