Blackstone Acquires Moonbug Entertainment
A Blackstone-backed entertainment company is acquiring Moonbug, creator of children’s titles that include CoComelon and Blippi.
Bed Bath & Beyond Introduces Digital Marketplace
Bed Bath & Beyond launched a digital marketplace, where third party sellers can now list a curated assortment of home and baby products.
Spin Master Reports Q3 Growth Across Creative Centers
Spin Master saw growth across all three of its creative centers — toys, entertainment, and digital games — driven by PAW Patrol: The Movie, Toca Life World, and higher sales in the categories of preschool and girls and boys.
Second PAW Patrol Film Announced for 2023
Spin Master Entertainment and Nickelodeon Movies greenlit a second PAW Patrol animated feature film and spin-off TV series for 2023.
U.S. Toy Industry Sales Grew 11% in Q3, NPD Reports
U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased 11% in Q3 0f 2021, while January through September sales were up 17% or $2.3 billion, according to The NPD Group.
Rock N’ Rollerskate Dolls, Micro Toy Box, & More New Products
JAKKS Pacific launches R/C Rock n’ Rollerskate Dolls, Super Impulse expands its line-up of miniature collectibles with Micro Toy Box, and more new toys and games announced this week.
Nickelodeon, ViacomCBS Kick Off Collab with Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels
Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products will roll out a licensing program with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC.
Toy Association Introduces ‘Toy Safety Awareness Month’
The Toy Association kicks off Toy Safety Awareness Month for the first time this November, encouraging retailers, manufacturers, and other industry professionals to get involved in the initiative.
Moose Toys Readies Magic Mixies Licensing Program
Moose Toys has decided to fast-track its Magic Mixies licensing program, which kicks off at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) this month.