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TOMY International Spent Q1 Giving Back to their Communities with Days of Service and Monetary Donations

Throughout the first quarter of this year, employees from TOMY International offices across the US, UK, Europe and Australia volunteered days of service – inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr, National Day of Service and inclusivity ambitions overall. The company has a long history of gathering teams together to support the community and take part in important observances. Across ten offices from Dyersville, Iowa to Exeter in the UK, TOMY International supported causes close to the heart of its employees. In addition to their time, they also provided a monetary donation to each of the charities, as well as other worthy causes, including The Toy Foundation in the US and Toy Trust and Children in Need Day in the UK. In total, TOMY International donated $75,000.

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Kartoon Studios Announces Major Expansion of Stan Lee Business with Launch of Dedicated Stan Lee Store on Amazon

Kartoon Studios, the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” launches a new dedicated Stan Lee storefront on Amazon, powered by Meteor. The Stan Lee storefront offers a collection of branded apparel and merchandise with graphics paying tribute to the “godfather of comics.” The new Stan Lee storefront is one way the brand continues to engage its digital community of fans.

Top Secret Toys Bring Must See Toys to Astra Marketplace

Retailers and specialty toy buyers are taking a road trip to St. Louis in June for ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy. They call it a “big toy family reunion” featuring the best and brightest in products, ideas and connections. One connection not to miss is the Rehkemper family business, Top Secret Toys, at Booth 2927. As inventors, the Rehkempers’ firm created GigaPets back in the 90’s and is excited to unveil the newest addition to the modern collection with the most advanced GigaPet yet, Bit Bunnies. This remarkable GigaPet is just one of the many Top Secret Toys to be unveiled at Marketplace.

Mystic Moose and WowWee Join Forces To Create Planet Mojo Toys Connected to Blockchain

Planet Mojo, a leading web3 gaming ecosystem, and WowWee, an award winning global toy company with such hits as Fingerlings and Robosapien, have announced a collaboration to create toys and products around the Planet Mojo IP, characters and lore. The toys will bring the physical and virtual worlds together by connecting the real world toys with Planet Mojo’s in-game Digital Collectibles (NFTs). At its heart, Planet Mojo is a story about nature vs technology set on a mysterious planet with a deep history. Its evolving narrative is told through games, cinematics and other media extensions with visually stunning clan “Champions” and the “Mojos”, who they are committed to protecting. The Mojos are plant based creatures sprouted to protect the planet after a mysterious object strikes the planet, spreading a technological virus across the land and its creatures.

Miniland Launches Innovators in Inclusion Campaign Initiative to Celebrate Brand’s Role as Visionary in Inclusive Toys

Miniland, award-winning creator of educational toys and games, has officially launched its latest initiative to promote its position as innovators in inclusive toys: Innovators in Inclusion. This campaign aims to promote Miniland’s role in paving the way for inclusivity in toys, encouraging tolerance, diversity, positive self-esteem, respect and kindness.

Douglas Company Welcome Dinos, Dragons, and Unicorns, Oh My!

When it comes to prehistoric times, magic and fantastical creatures Douglas Company has all the charm. The plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator establishes the future from the past in their latest Softs inductees. Four new dinos from prehistoric times, a mystical dragon and, everybody’s favorite, three new unicorns will join the Softs line-up.

KidStuff Public Relations Signs Four More in 2024 as 30th Anniversary Celebration Continues

KidStuff Public Relations continues to pop the champagne corks as its 30th Anniversary year has more good news to share. Four toymakers have signed with the storied PR agency headed by Lisa Orman, named twice as a Wonder Woman by Women In Toys (WIT) as one of the industry’s top thought leaders on kids’ stuff. As of April 2024, KidStuff PR is the Agency of Record for Fun In Motion Toys, Top Secret Toys, MEAVIA and Purpose Toys. Each toy company adds something truly special to the Toy Aisle. Childhood and young adulthood is all about play and these four toymakers make sure all ages, all ethnicities and all abilities are seen and included.

Zoonicorn Enters Licensing Expo with New Global Licensing Deals and Streaming Platforms

Zoonicorn, the global preschool property already seen in more than 100 countries worldwide, enters Licensing Expo with new licensing deals and expanded streaming content in additional territories. Zoonicorn’s seven-minute episodes are produced by Toonz Entertainment and Zoonicorn, LLC and distributed by Toonz Entertainment. Global licensing for the brand is shared by the two companies and headed by J’net Smith of All Art Licensing.

Snap Circuits Paves Future of Stem Learning with New Board Game: Snap 2 It

Elenco’s award-winning Snap Circuits line, a STEAM toy staple for over 20 years, is powering up family game night with its latest innovation: Snap 2 It! Get ready to outsmart, outmaneuver, and outplay your family and friends in the ultimate STEAM-fused battle where brainpower lights up fun! “Snap 2 It isn’t just about winning; it’s about having fun with friends and family while also developing a passion for learning,” said Tim Conlin, Vice President Marketing & Innovation at Elenco Electronics. “Players embark on a quest to outmaneuver their opponents and illuminate their light first, all while delving into the world of circuits and electricity.”