GIALAMAS TOYS & GIFTS
Milestones
Our Story
Major Milestones
1991
“Gialamas D. & Co” was founded by brothers Kostas and Dimitris Gialamas
1992
Sign the first contract for exclusive representation of gift products in Greece and Cyprus
1994
First productions of mugs & cards
1996
Open offices in Athens. Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of “Bullyland” (Germany) in Greece and Cyprus.
1999
Open the first retail store, under the name "Hollytoon Cartoon Store".
2001
Sign contracts with Warner Brothers for products with Looney Tunes heroes.
2002
Boost in sales and exports boost. Expansion with representatives in Spain, Germany, and other EU territories.
2003
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of “Siku” (Germany) in Greece and Cyprus.
2005
Sign contracts with major Greek Sports Teams (Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, AEK, PAOK, Aris, and Iraklis) and expand in the athletic sector.
2006
First participation to one of the greatest Toy Fairs of the world: “Spielwarenmesse” in Nuremberg.
2008
Acquire and move to a new building in Industrial Area of Sindos. In an area of 36 acres, the 17,000 square meters building has the capacity to store 11,000+ pallets.
2009
Exports expand to 23 countries and 3 continents.
2010
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of “Hama” (Denmark) in Greece and Cyprus.
2012
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of “Bruder” (Germany) in Greece.
2013
Strategic collaboration with Village Cinemas. Sign agreement for the exclusive management of “Village Moviestores” in Greece.
2014
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of “Zapf Creation” (Germany) in Greece and Cyprus..
2015
Exports boost further to 60 countries and now cover the 52% of the annual turnover.
2016
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of Wrebbit (Canada) in Greece and Cyprus.
2017
The collectibles division is strengthened and now includes Funko, Neca, Mezco, Diamond, and McFarland.
2019
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of several Jazwares (USA) Brands (Nerf, Sonic, Halo) in Greece and Cyprus.
2020
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of KD-group products (Funklockets) in Greece and Cyprus.
2021
Sign agreement for the exclusive distribution of "Schleich" (Germany) in Greece and Cyprus.
2022
New Jazwares brands are added (Pokemon, Spidey).
2023
Sign agreement for the distribution of MGA products (LOL Suprise!, Miniverse, Rainbow High, Na! Na! Na! Surprise, Little Tikes).