March 5, 2024 - Page 2 of 2

KessCo Announces Licensing Partnership with Toei Animation

KessCo is ecstatic to announce its licensing partnership with legendary anime studio Toei Animation for the two fan-favorite franchises One Piece and Digimon, which are both celebrating their global 25th anniversaries this year. As part of this exciting collaboration, initials plans for licensed products include two upcoming tabletop titles as well as several outdoor spring/summer toys, all scheduled to release in 2024-2025. “Having the opportunity to create play experiences for One Piece and Digimon is a dream come true,” shares Alex Kessler, CEO of KessCo. “We are dedicated to finding the joys in life through play, whether it be outdoors, at the beach, or in our living rooms. Coming together to just PLAY is the ultimate goal, and bringing our favorite anime licenses into these experiences is a natural blending of two worlds that are incredibly meaningful to us.”

FanRoll is Rolling into GAMA Expo 2024 with Table-Shaking Hasbro News

FanRoll is pleased to announce a major new licensing agreement with leading toy and game company Hasbro. The new program will begin with a multifaceted Dungeons & Dragons program, under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, that coincides with the brand’s 50th anniversary. FanRoll also plans to launch a line of premium gaming dice for iconic Hasbro Gaming brands Monopoly, Risk, Clue, HeroQuest and Betrayal at House on the Hill. This collaboration comes on the heels of a major rebranding and refocus for the company in 2023 from Metallic Dice Games to FanRoll.

Cepia Introduces the World to Decora Girlz, a Fashion Forward Doll Brand

Cepia, a leading innovative toy company, announces the official launch of its highly anticipated doll collection, Decora Girlz. Available this month at Walmart, Amazon and FAO Schwarz Rockefeller Center in New York City, the vibrant Decora Girlz line encourages endless selfexpression, embracing one’s unique qualities, and allows for customization by styling and decorating a collection of nine themed doll characters. Taking inspiration from the colorful spirit of the Decora Kei fashion style, Decora Girlz by Cepia empowers children to decorate and celebrate themselves through a creative play pattern filled with the brightest attire and accessories.

Peppa Pig Wedding Special with Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Premieres March 25 on Nickelodeon

Hasbro announced the 3-part Peppa Pig Wedding Special, featuring global megastars Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, will air at 9:00 AM ET/PT from March 25-28 as part of Nickelodeon’s “Peppa Pig Wedding Week”. In celebration of the iconic animated character’s 20th anniversary, these new Season 10 episodes will have little ones and their families jumping into fun, imaginative and oinktastic adventures that real-life wedding parties bring to loved ones everywhere. Joining the beloved Peppa Pig franchise as guest characters and voice stars in the series, dress maker Ms. Leopard (voiced by Katy Perry) and jeweller Mr. Raccoon (voiced by Orlando Bloom) assist with preparations for the first-ever wedding scene. Mr. Bull and Mrs. Cow surprise everyone with their wedding announcement and everyone rallies around to make it memorable!

Iplayco and Angry Birds Team Up for Interactive and Gamified Attractions

Iplayco has announced a partnership with Rovio Entertainment for a new line of Angry Birds-themed interactive and gamified attractions, in a deal facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency IMG. The engaging new attractions include the “Attack on Pig City” Ballistic Adventure, the “Protect Bird Village” a ‘Tag Active’ experience, and the interactive multi-event “Angry Birds Inflatable bounce park”. These attractions feature a range of interactive, digital experiences as well as media-guided AV interaction and gamified elements. These one-of-a-kind attractions deliver unique ways for guests to enjoy the Angry Birds storyline firsthand. They are now available worldwide, with more customizable offerings currently under development.

Barbie The Movie: In Concert Announces North American Summer Tour Led by Macy Schmidt and the Barbie Land Sinfonietta

Live Nation and Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) announced Barbie The Movie: In Concert, a live-to-film concert experience produced by Overture Global Entertainment that will bring Warner Bros Pictures’ feature film Barbie—Mattel Film’s first theatrical production—to life with live music from The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, a special presentation from Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt’s all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra.