April 17, 2024 - aNb Media, Inc.

Toy Association News – Congress Relaunches Bipartisan Toy Caucus

US Representatives Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Toy Caucus to create a forum for the US toy industry and elevate the important role the industry has in the education and development of children. The Toy Caucus is dedicated to raising awareness on issues impacting the toy industry, including ensuring product safety, protecting children’s online safety, securing resilient supply chains, mitigating the sale of illegal and counterfeit products, and advancing environmental sustainability.

ZURU Unveils Mini Brands KFC!: A Finger-Lickin’ Addition to the Mini Brands Collection

ZURU is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest addition to the Mini Brands collection – Mini Brands KFC! KFC, one of the most recognized and beloved restaurant brands globally, has joined forces with ZURU to bring the finger-lickin’ goodness of their worldfamous menu to the palm of your hand. As the stand-alone brand in its range, it was created with true fans in mind, guaranteeing five KFC miniature limited edition collectables in every capsule. There are 20 perfect replicas of KFC’s secret recipe staples, including fried chicken and irresistible sides. Hidden in the mix are rare gold, scented and frozen moment miniatures for a lucky few to find.

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Launch of New Spooky Awards for Halloween Manufacturers Coming in 2024

The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the first annual Spooky Awards, an industry celebration of innovation, creativity, and all things Halloween! Open to Halloween product manufacturers, HCA members, and non-members alike, this thrilling event promises to be the pinnacle of the Halloween calendar. Steeped in the mystique of the season, the competition beckons to daring souls who weave new wonders. Eligible submissions include only fresh apparitions, newly conjured within the past year or set to materialize in the next ten moons. While prototypes are welcome, beware—prior incarnations haunting the market do not qualify. Only the freshest, most fiendish creations may ascend.