JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) has revealed a partnership with European based toy innovation company Wow! Stuff, to launch “the first kid creator movie making toys brand, MovieMates”.” The announcement was made by JAKKS SVP of Marketing, Craig Drobis.
The Toy Foundation (TTF) is calling on the global play community to bring comfort and aid to the thousands of children and families impacted by the large-scale humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in the Ukraine. In response, TTF has partnered with toy industry veteran Alan Hassenfeld and the Hassenfeld Family Foundation to spearhead an industry-wide relief effort. Hassenfeld has pledged to donate $1 million and is challenging others throughout the play industry to join him in making an impactful contribution.
Top-tier influencers with monthly followings of at least one million views and a social reach of more than 500,000 will be voting for their favorite toys and games this spring. Selected products will be named to the official “Best of Spring & Summer 2022 Influencer Choice List,” presented by The Toy Association and powered by Clamour, producers of the largest annual industry summit from professional online video influencers.
If you are going to have a Baby Doll in Pajamas then she ought to have a puppy who wears matching pajamas. It only makes sense to plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company who is well-known for their breed-specific pups. Soft Dolls are brand new for Douglas, and there are three diverse dolls in the initial introduction. Matching PJ Pups are sold separately.
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) announces the 2022 Wonder Women Award winners on the first day of Women’s History Month, and as the global organization celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Honoring the brightest women in toys, licensing & entertainment, the WiT Wonder Women Awards is an annual celebration of the industry’s remarkable thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
Award-winning animation company Omens Studios has appointed industry heavyweight Jimmy Kim as Executive Chairman from March 1st. With unparalleled experience transforming start-up ventures into leaders in their field, Kim will implement an ambitious strategy for scaling the company and maximizing the full potential of its current business models and pipelines.
With a mission to provide a platform to uplift, promote and remind children of color how unique, divine and magical they truly are, Afro Unicorn entrepreneur, innovator & founder April Showers has announced the expansion of her lifestyle brand for kids (ages 2 – 12), with new licensing partners signed and a retail launch planned this year.
Families across the US are invited to participate in the Spirograph National Art Contest for the opportunity to have their Spirograph art featured at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York! Using the simple magic of pens, gears and paper, artists four and older are encouraged to create a unique design with any Spirograph product and add their own personal flair with color or added materials.
In yet another breakthrough, Fun in Motion Toys has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Rhino Records to produce a collection of Shashibo mystical magnetic puzzle cubes featuring the iconic artwork of the Grateful Dead.