Lottie and friends ink worldwide deal

Irish dolls go on adventure with Girl Guides

Ian Harkin of Arklu Picture: Shane O’Neill

Arklu, the Donegal-based toymaker behind the successful Lottie dolls, has signed a three-year contract to produce a range of dolls, outfits and playsets for girl guides and girl scouts worldwide.

The toy company will launch five new products in collaboration with the Worldwide Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), adding an additional 50,000 units to Arklu’s production line next year.

The new products will initially be sold across Ireland and Britain, ...