PMI Kids’ World, a toy company renowned for its mega-popular gaming and licensed collectibles, has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with the iconic gaming phenomenon, Minecraft. This strategic partnership aims to bring a new dimension to the collectibles industry, offering fans an immersive experience through a range of Minecraft-themed impulse, plush, collectibles, and stationery products launching this summer.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ: JAKK), leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announces a new partnership with Epic Story Media (Epic) to launch a robust content and licensing program around their new IP, Wild Manes. Wild Manes is a whimsical world of horses, food, friends, flair and fun, galloping onto the scene in Summer 2024. Epic is set to produce and globally distribute the brand’s animated series. The short form series is developed and produced by Epic Story Media, animated with its 2D studio, Loomi Animation. The series has been written by Shelia Rogerson, led by creative producer, Cheryl Hassen and directed by Tahir Rana. Forty fun-filled 5-minute episodes will run on YouTube Kids and other OTT platforms this summer.
The Pokémon Company International has shared further details about the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, which will be held in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, this summer. Pokémon fans who attended the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) in London over the weekend, and those who followed the action via the official Pokémon livestream, were delighted to find out that the 2024 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 16 to 18, 2024, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The artwork created especially for the event was also revealed, showing off Pikachu and friends on a snorkeling adventure.
Amazon MGM Studios has announced a multifaceted licensing program for the upcoming, post-apocalyptic series, Fallout, which is exclusively premiering on Prime Video on April 11th and is based on the best-selling global video game franchise. Fifteen licensing partners across categories including apparel, accessories, collectibles, beverage, and more are part of the launch for the merchandising program, along with an Amazon storefront where visitors can indulge their Fallout fandom. The robust line-up will help form the foundation for the evolving Fallout franchise where fans of the series can continue to enjoy the characters and storylines once they finish their binge of the initial season. The licensing program is inspired by the new storylines and characters from the upcoming Prime Video series.
Registration for AAHA Con (formerly known as Connexity) is available, and attendees should secure their registration by April 15th for the best price. Celebrating the every day “Superheroes” in veterinary medicine, the annual veterinary hospital conference will be held from September 12 to 14 at the prestigious Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Open to veterinary professionals across the entire spectrum of the profession, AAHA Con will provide over 75 hours of continuing education (CE) credits in medical and practice management.
MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy companies in the world, has announced it is launching a new shopping destination for its brands, The MGA Shop. While MGA products will still be available at major retailers, the new site brings convenience and added benefits to its beloved and award-winning portfolio of brands, including L.O.L. Surprise!, Little Tikes, MGA’s Miniverse, Bratz, Rainbow High. The new site will also offer online-only exclusives and limited-quantity merchandise, early access to the newest products before they hit store shelves, special deals only available on the site, and free shipping for orders $50 or more. MGA is also launching a new MGA Rewards program that gives consumers redeemable for future purchases.