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Jazwares Enters the Upside Down with Squishmallows X Stranger Things Global Collaboration

Squishier things are coming! Jazwares, one of the world’s leading toy companies, has announced a Squishmallows x Stranger Things collaboration based on the original series blockbuster from Netflix. Announced as part of Jazwares’ Squishmallows Day celebrations, the collection is set to begin rolling out globally in summer 2024. Leveraging Squishmallows’ signature soft and vibrant styles, the Squishmallows x Stranger Things squad will build on each brand’s pop culture appeal for the ultimate sci-fi collaboration. Ranging from 3.5 inches to 10 inches in size, beloved characters from the show will soon be available as ultra-soft Squishmallows. The anticipated squad will be released in celebration of the final season of Stranger Things.

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Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources During National Reading Month

In celebration of National Reading Month, Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, released new resources to help foster children’s love of reading and their connection with the parents and caregivers who read to, and with, them. These resources are made possible with generous support from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) which works to enhance literacy and education across the country.

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Puma & Squishmallows Launch Ultra-Soft-Inspired Fashion Collab

Global sports brand PUMA and Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing have unveiled the PUMA x Squishmallows collection inspired by everyone’s favorite ultra-soft plush. PUMA styles meet the world’s most popular plush personalities in this new colorful collection that’s perfect for any day full of fun. The PUMA x Squishmallows collection features various footwear styles for all ages inspired by Cam, Lola, and Winston as well as apparel pieces for the little ones including tees, hoodies, and shorts featuring your favorite Squishmallows characters.

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Barbie Celebrates 65th Anniversary of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential

Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) announced its kickoff to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Barbie and over six decades of breaking down boundaries and inspiring girls through storytelling, encouraging them to be confident, daring, brave and legendary. Since the brand’s inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers.

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GennComm ImaGENNation Announces Issuance of Fifth US Patent for Tactile Sensory Toys

GennComm ImaGENNation, the product development and licensing division of GennComm LLC, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the Company’s latest patent on their novel fiber-in-slime furry compound innovation, which makes slime products furry, hairy, or ultra stretchy. This is the fifth issued US Patent for tactile and sensory products in GennComm’s IP portfolio, which includes four relating to squishy memory foam used in plush toys. GennComm’s patented technologies were all invented in-house by Jeremy Brian Medwed, who serves as Director of Innovation at GennComm’s ImaGENNation division.