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ChefClub and Flunch Restaurant Chain Launch Nationwide Promotion with the Chefclub Brand

Chefclub, Europe’s leading food-themed content studio, and flunch, one of France’s largest restaurant chains and preferred family restaurant, have launched a broad-ranging promotion at 160 eateries across the country. The family-oriented promotion offers entertainment for both kids and adults, starting with 350,000 Halloween-themed activity booklets for kids featuring the mascots of both companies: Chefclub Friends, (from the Chefclub Kids channel) and Flunchy (from flunch). The booklet contains 12 pages of games and activities, two recipes (one sweet and one savory with anti-waste tips), and a comic strip featuring Chefclub Friends and Flunchy illustrated in the Chefclub style. The booklet will be distributed for free to families with children from October 22nd to November 13th in the flunch restaurants.

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The Loyal Subjects Delivers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles BST AXN Figures and Collectibles of 2022 for the Holidays

The Loyal Subjects, a collectible company known for selling millions of action figures and collectibles, has expanded their popular BST AXN (pronounced Best Action) lineup just in time for the holidays. The latest BST AXN launch expands on the success of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property and is sure to captivate multi-generational fans. BST AXN is the ultimate action figure mashup, representing everything from anime, action/adventure, Sci-Fi, entertainment, and nostalgic characters. These 1:15 scale Action Figures are hyper-poseable and have 31 to 33 points of articulation using a modern armature system. Collectors will find killer paint details, super character likeness, interchangeable hands, multiple accessories, and great sculpt details, bringing the characters closer to life.

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The Toy Authority Opens Voting for the People’s Play Awards and Calls on Consumers to Choose Winner

The Toy Authority, the leader in short form video focused on toys, announced that voting is now open for the People’s Play Awards. Comprised of 17 categories, finalists were independently selected by top industry experts. Calling on the most important audience, The Toy Authority is now asking consumers to choose their favorites in each category, creating the ultimate list for this holiday season. “Over the last decade, toy award programs have become pay to play, making it hard to know if a product is truly the best or if the fee paid for the award. For those who don’t pay to enter these award programs, their products don’t get nominated or seen by consumers. The People’s Play Awards are fee-free, to allow for a fair playing field.” said Jim Silver, CEO of TTPM. “We have reviewed every toy and picked the toys that consumers are going to want the most.”

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Licensing International Announces 2022 Rising Star Award Recipients

Licensing International is pleased to announce that six licensing professionals will receive the 2022 Rising Star Award. For the last ten years, Rising Stars from around the world have been nominated by their peers and recognized for their contributions to, and passion for, the global brand licensing industry. “We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the talented young professionals who will become the future leaders of our global brand licensing community,” said Maura Regan, President of Licensing International. “Licensing International would also like to say a huge thank you to our Rising Stars committee members, who have the difficult task of selecting among the best of the best.”

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Planet-Friendly Toy Brand Playper Launches Curious Kingdom Playset

Playper, a sustainability-driven toy company, announces the launch of the Curious Kingdom playset, introducing an innovative new play experience that combines classic building play and educational, digital learning experiences for the first time with a plastic-free playset. Built with PlayperBoard , an eco-friendly, 100% plastic-free material that contains no toxic materials or dyes, the Curious Kingdom playset not only opens a world of imaginative playtime with fun, engaging characters and stories, but it brings them to life through a magical AR experience. The corresponding, free Curious Kingdom app, available on the App Store or on Google Play, unlocks even more fun and excitement through fun learning games and activities, animated episodes with interactive stories, music, and hidden surprises that are specific to the Curious Kingdom playset.

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Shashibo Hits #1 Best Seller on Amazon in Toys & Games Category

Shashibo, the wildly popular puzzle cube craze made by Fun in Motion Toys, is the #1 best-seller (Toys & Games) on Amazon, and is experiencing strong sales in specialty stores everywhere. Shashibo is also #1 best-seller on the Amazon Puzzles list, as further validation of its ongoing success.  Shashibo is fast approaching a milestone 5,000,000 cubes sold since its introduction in 2019, and and is on a course to top that mark by the Holiday season.  Shashibo has defied the odds with its staying power, thanks to its basic creative appeal, as well as the new models that continue to launch periodically, keeping fans interest continuously peaked. 

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‘Merry Magformers’ Buy, Get, & Give Campaign Launches to Support the Ronald McDonald House!

Magformers LLC, an award-winning toy company and leader in the magnetic construction space, kicks off the holiday season early this year to support families and children in need with its ‘Merry Magformers’ Buy, Get & Give campaign. Beginning on 11/1, with every purchase of the Magformers Designer Carnival 46Pc and/or the Tileblox Rainbow 20pc on Magformers.com, the company will donate one to The Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit (RMHC). To add additional cheer, Santa’s elves will hand deliver the toys directly to The Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit (RMHC) on Giving Tuesday, November 29th at 10 am.