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You may have heard the rumours and we’re pleased to say that they’re true! We are exhibiting at the 2017 London Toy Show being held in Olympia!

It will be our first time at this show and we will be exhibiting next to a range of well-known brands including Playmobil, Lego and Tomy so to say we’re excited is an understatement!

This is a very well-known event for the toy industry and is a great platform for us to reach out to buyers, suppliers and the press and tell them all about how Little Brian is taking the industry by storm; especially after winning three awards within six weeks!

Our sales director, Lara, said: “The London Toy Fair is a very important date in the industry’s calendar and the perfect platform for us to reveal our strength in the market as well as pitch ourselves as a leading toy brand amongst some of the big players within the industry.

“We’re extremely proud of our Paint Sticks products which are perfect for children to play with and have fun as well as aid their creativity and dexterity, which both play an essential part in their overall development.”

We’ll keep you updated with how we get on at the show and keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook pages; @LittleBrianArt, /LittleBrianArt for all of the pictures from the three day event which takes place from 24th January!

Well, we’re back in the office after a wonderful Christmas break and the back end of 2016 saw us receive some more great news, we won our THIRD award!

Yes, that’s right, our Classic Paint Sticks are three time award winners! But we must say, this one was a little bit special…

We fought off tough competition from worldwide brand Crayola to be named the winners of the Painting and Colouring Materials category for four to seven year olds at the Creative Play Awards!

It was a lengthy process and following our nomination, all products which entered the category underwent weeks of intensive testing by independent testers, who were mainly childcare professionals.

Testers looked for a number of things to meet the criteria including value for money, age appropriate and enjoyment factor. Then following the tests, we received the results and were announced as the winners and we were absolutely delighted!

It follows an already tremendous 2016 in which we were announced as the overall winner in the Creative Play category for the Practical Pre-School Awards and a gold award winner in the Creative Play category for the Primary Teacher Update Awards.

Our very own sales director Lara has high hopes for 2017 and admits 2016 is one the company will never forget.

She said: “2017 is going to be hard to beat after such an impressive first year but we’re determined to keep going from strength-to-strength. We have a product that is certainly on the up and we want to take it to the next level.

“The year 2016 has been one to remember. The latest award win was our biggest achievement to date and we’re extremely proud of the success, not only to be named ahead of Crayola but to be able to prove that our products really are perfect for children.”

So 2017, we’re ready for you!

Well, well, well, what a six months we’ve had! As you’re aware, we were nominated for awards in both the Practical Pre-School and Primary Teacher Update Awards and to our delight, we are now officially WINNERS.

Our product, Paint Sticks were announced as the overall winner in the Creative Play category for the Practical Pre-School Awards and a gold award winner in the Creative Play category for the Primary Teacher Update Awards.

We were over the moon just to be nominated but to come away with TWO awards is a testament to the hard work that has been done behind the scenes at the Little Brian HQ!

Our very own sales director Lara is delighted with the wins and she had this to say: “Paint Sticks are only six months old but the reaction they’ve received has been fantastic.

“We’re a new brand and it’s flattering to win the awards, we’re delighted and we’re sure it will be the first of many.”

For the awards, we made the trip to Birmingham and it was certainly an anxious car journey!

As we arrived, we saw lots of different businesses and as the awards started to be announced, all of the team certainly got a bit nervous.

But once we heard our name, it’s safe to say we went a bit crazy!

We were over the moon that Paint Sticks have proved lovable with everybody that has tried them.

They’re a great toy and the practicality makes them easy to use, as we always say when you hear paint, you may think mess, but Little Brian says NO to mess!

It’s safe to say, we’re absolutely delighted to be nominated in the Practical Pre-School Awards!

Everybody at Little Brian HQ is over the moon that in our first few months of production, we’ve been recognised for our product development in Paint Sticks!

We’ve really hit the ground running and Paint Sticks has been well received and to be in the running for an award so soon really shows how well everybody is doing! We’re very proud!

The awards have been running for a number of years and they’re designed to highlight, promote and celebrate excellence in product development in the early years and primary sectors.

We’re all now facing an anxious wait until the ceremony which is in Birmingham on Friday, September 16th.

Our very own sales director Lara, is so proud that we’ve been shortlisted and she had this to say: “As a company, we couldn’t be happier than to be shortlisted for an award.

“We’re flattered to be on the shortlist, we’re up against some excellent entrants and I think we all can’t wait for the big night. Hopefully this is the first of many, so stay tuned to the website and we’ll be sure to keep you updated.”

The awards have grown year on year and a whole host of businesses enter with of course, the hope to win!

We feel we’re in with a great chance and whether we win a gold, silver or bronze award, we’re just more than happy to be involved!

It may not seem a worrying trend to many busy Mums and Dads looking for some peace and quiet to get jobs done but a study by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) of government data has warned that just 1 in 10 of the i-pad generation of toddlers is actually active enough to be deemed ‘healthy’.
The stark statistic supports mounting evidence of the physical, emotional and mental health risks that are being associated with too much ‘gadget time’ so parents across the UK are being tasked to take action and support National Unplugging day on Sunday, 26th June.
Little Brian Paint Sticks is supporting the #GoGadgetFree day in a bid to wean children away from the i-pad or the X-Box and go back to grass roots fun!
Lara Alcock from Little Brian Paint Sticks said: “Children learn from play, especially primary school children but they are easily distracted by the latest game or the latest online craze and it is very easy for parents to lose track of just how much screen time their child is having.
“Without knowing it, parents are often culprits too so it is important they set a good example. A quick glance as the phone beeps, a check of the latest cricket scores over dinner or getting embroiled in a lengthy Facebook conversation are clear indicators of acceptance that in a child’s mind, it’s OK to keep picking up the I-pad.”
“So, with National Unplugging Day just around the corner, we are urging children and parents too to power down, put them away and enjoy some quality family time based on traditional, old-fashion play and fun. Our Paint Sticks are just one example of things to do as unlike gadgets, they encourage creativity, motor skills and dexterity; but there are plenty of other things that families can do together away from the gizmo’s. Whatever you choose to do, whether it’s painting, puzzles, picnics or garden games why not give a digital detox day a try?”
Little Brian Paint Sticks are extremely versatile and a range of different techniques can be used which include blending, stamping and the art of scraperboard, perfect for all ages and abilities. Paint Sticks are available in strong, classic colours in either a pack of six or 12 for an RRP of £4.99 and £7.25 respectively from Amazon and a range of new products are also in the pipeline. For more information visit www.littlebrian.com.

Popular art brand and trusted manufacturer Brian Clegg has bolstered its standing in the craft industry with the launch of a sister brand certain to add a splash of colour to children’s lives.

The new arm of the business, which has a core audience of children and affectionately called Little Brian, will be launched at this year’s popular Stationery Show, on stand M641, and will also see the reveal of its first, and hotly anticipated, product; Paint Sticks.

Paint Sticks provide a clean and convenient way to paint with no need for water or the mess that comes with it. The solid paint sticks twist up and down, like a glue stick, and allow vivid colours to be transferred directly onto surfaces like canvas, wood, paper, card and even glass drying within minutes of use.

Lara Alcock, Sales Director at Little Brian said: “We’re very excited for the launch of the Little Brian brand and equally proud of the first product in the range. The Stationery Show is the perfect platform for us and is a very important date in the industry’s calendar and we’re keen to share our vision and products to a wide range of distributors.

“We’re confident that it’s the right direction for the brand to be heading in and really feel we have something new to offer this very competitive industry.

“Paint Sticks are perfect for children to play with and develop their creativity, which plays an essential part in their overall development, and the fact that there is no mess we’re sure will be welcome news to many parents!”

Little Brian Paint Sticks are extremely versatile and a range of different techniques can be used which include blending, stamping and the art of scraperboard, perfect for all ages and abilities. Paint Sticks are available in strong, classic colours in either a pack of six or 12 for an RRP of £4.99 and £7.49 respectively from Amazon and a range of new products are also in the pipeline.

Brian Clegg has a strong heritage and has been working in the education sector for over 40 years and are now on the journey of branching out into the retail industry targeting consumers directly for the first time.