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In line with London Toy Fair 2023, Moose Toys has announced its commitment to target Net-Zero greenhouse gases by 2040. The Australian based business has committed to setting near and long-term science-based targets (SBTs) to reduce its environmental footprint and support a planet positive future. The move is part of the organization’s broader sustainability strategy, which includes decarbonizing the business and exploring circular design principles and business models. The short and long-term emissions reduction targets set by Moose will be verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) within the next 24 months. The SBTi is a partnership between the CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature that drives climate action in the private sector.

Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, February 17, so let’s take a closer look at the land’s exciting Power-Up Band, a fun interactive component designed to help guests level up their experience during their visits within the land. These wearable wristbands sync with Universal Studios Hollywood’s official free downloadable app and function as a complement to the land’s many interactive elements. The Power-Up Band is available for purchase in six design options with character themes, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad and Princess Daisy; choosing a particular character also defines which Team guests will be a part of.

Educational toy companies Learning Resources, Educational Insights and hand2mind advanced their mission to bring learning to life with donations totaling more than $1.7M in monetary and product support to a wide variety of philanthropic organizations in 2022. “Our mission is to bring learning to life,” said Sari Winick, Global Chief Marketing Officer. “To that end, we are proud to have helped a wide variety of philanthropic organizations that support children and families during 2022.”

MGA Entertainment, Inc, one of the world’s fastest growing and largest privately held toy and entertainment companies, and creator of global sensation L.O.L. Surprise!, has partnered with Aquifer, an instant animation technology startup, to launch L.O.L. Surprise! Shoutouts, personalized, animated video shorts from fan-favorite characters for anyone to experience. To celebrate the launch, the site will offer special Valentine’s Day video shoutouts shorts for a limited time to customize for friends, schoolmates, and family.