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Funtastic

Funtastic Archives

Financial

Funtastic sells off confectionery business for $1.05m

The deal will see all inventory, brand names and intellectual property acquired by Sweet Season Pty Ltd which trades as ...
Dean Blake
Jan 22, 2021
Gifts & toys

Funtastic sees fruits of Toys ‘R’ Us acquisition in November

The additional revenue streams afforded by Hobby Warehouse and Toys ‘R’ Us boosted revenue by 60 per cent.
Dean Blake
Dec 7, 2020
Toys R Us
Gifts & toys

Funtastic’s Toys ‘R’ Us acquisition complete, looks to accelerate growth

Head of Hobby Warehouse takes up role of CEO of the combined company.
Dean Blake
Nov 26, 2020
Gifts & toys

Funtastic acquires Toys ‘R’ Us Australia in recapitalisation play

Louis Mittoni, founder of Hobby Warehouse, is to be appointed CEO and managing director of the combined group.
Dean Blake
Oct 23, 2020
Suppliers

Lower margins hit Funtastic

Toy maker and distributor commits to global expansion despite large half year loss.
AAP
Mar 31, 2015
General

Funtastic expects first half loss

Toy distributor expects loss in first half earnings partly due to slower international sales.
AAP
Jan 27, 2015
Suppliers

Funtastic’s CEO to go

Toy distributor halves earnings forecast, appoints new CEO.
AAP
Jun 2, 2014
Local Retail

Funtastic suffers half year loss

Key brands fail to deliver for Funtastic.
AAP
Mar 31, 2014
Local Retail

Funtastic raises profit

Toy and confectionery business boosts full year profit.
AAP
Sep 30, 2013
Local Retail

Funtastic placed in trading halt

Shares in toy distributor placed in trading halt.
AAP
Jul 23, 2013