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Japanese toy maker Tomy unveils a new TV campaign through Leagas Shafron Davis this month, showing the powerful effects of a Tomy toy on a child’s imagination. Each of the new commercials concentrates on a single product. One advertisement, Fairy Magic (above), shows a collection of toy jewellery and accessories being brought to life with the help of a rather unconventional fairy.

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