Author: aNb Media

Retailers can anticipate an invitation from American toy manufacturer Kids Preferred in summer 2024 welcoming them to the arrival of Universal Products & Experiences, “Welcome to the Universe Baby!’ collection. The new line features an expansion of Kids Preferred Curious George range and a roll out of infant & toddler playthings that are gender neutral from across NBCUniversal’s beloved global brands including DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar as well as, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Back To The Future and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Summer of 2024’s baby shower registry will be full of extra soft and developmental toys as only Kids Preferred can create. 

As part of its mission to make everything mini, and continued domination of the miniature collectibles space, ZURU’s latest Mini Brands ranges hit US shelves in early December. In a pre-holiday collectibles drive, Mini Brands Sneakers and Mini Brands Books introduced some of the most iconic global footwear brands and best-loved novels as miniature replicas of the real thing.

In a bold move reflecting its dynamic growth, The Pencil Grip, Inc proudly announces its transformation and rebranding as TPG Creations. The change is a testament to their evolution beyond traditional school and office supplies, now encompassing a vibrant array of art essentials for children.

Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, has announced an all-new collection in collaboration with Disney. Available on Loungefly.com and select retailers this January, the new accessories line unveils a stylish and wickedly glamorous take on the Evil Queen from Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 

ZAG Foundation, the charitable division of global independent animation studio ZAG, is partnering with Dr. Alain Toledano’s Institute Rafaël to provide free non-medical cancer care to children in a nurturing, supportive and uplifting environment with age-appropriate activities. These therapies aim to provide support and promote healing well-being beyond medical interventions alone. The first launch will be focused at the Paris headquarters in 2025, with plans for locations in several other countries over the next five years. The announcement was made by Jeremy Zag, Founder and CEO, ZAG, and Dr. Alain Toledano, co-founder of Institute Rafaël.

University Games, the US’s top manufacturer of literary-based learning games for children, has taken another big step on its educational sojourn by acquiring The Learning Journey International, an award-winning maker of educational, sensory, active-play, electronic, and construction toys. JB and Debbie Frere, The Learning Journey’s founders, will continue to manage The Learning Journey.