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.
Rosie’s Rules New Animated Series to Air on PBS Kids
PBS Kids will broadcast Rosie’s Rules, a 2D animated comedy series for children ages 3 to 6 from 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films.
People of Play Releases POP Week 2021 Schedule
People of Play (POP) released the schedule for its virtual POP Week taking place this November 15-20. Event highlights include the TAGIE Awards, Young Inventors Challenge, keynote addresses, POP pub room networking, and more.
Harry Potter Magical Capsules Series 3, Douglas Kaleidoscope Bunny, & More New Products
YuMe announces Series 3 of its Harry Potter Magical Capsules featuring new characters; Douglas Company teases new springtime plush toys including Kaleidoscope Bunny and Rainbow Chicks; Ultra Pro Entertainment introduces family game Speedy Doc.
Brilliant Named Platinum PR Awards Finalist
Brilliant PR & Marketing, an agency serving the juvenile and family products industry, was named a finalist in two categories of the 2021 PRNEWS Platinum PR Awards.