The opening of the first Hamleys toy store at DLF Mall in New Delhi saw Bollywood star Karishma Kapoor declaring the store open. Giving her company were a giant teddy bear and everyone’s favourite fashion doll, Barbie.
The grand opening also featured an exclusive preview party for specially invited kids who were selected through the Hamleys “Match the Tiles” contest conducted on the brand’s Facebook page during the month of January. All kids were given exclusive invitations to the preview party with a Red Carpet Entry where the little stars posed and gave video bytes.
The invited kids took part in The Grand Hamleys Parade, walking and dancing with their favourite characters like the Hamleys Bear, pirates, toy soldiers, fairies and various other wonderland characters.