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Moose Games Announces Nationwide Search for ‘Kangaroo Cleanup Crewmember’ (KCC) for a Day

A search is underway to find an enthusiastic young wildlife explorer to take the role of a Kangaroo Cleanup Crewmember (KCC) for a day, at one of the most popular wildlife conservation parks in the world. As part of the retail release of its newest kids’ game, Doo Doo Kangaroo, Moose Games—the gaming innovation division of award-winning Moose Toys— is seeking one kangaroo-loving youth (or “joey,” in kangaroo), who will win $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to San Diego with their family in late October. In partnership with San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the lucky KCC will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime conservation-based learning experience, going behind the scenes with a real wildlife care specialist in the popular Walkabout Australia kangaroo habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Arushi Garg Crowned First-Ever Winner of ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’

Arushi Garg, 38-year-old social media creator and mom from Houston, was named the champion of Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge Season 1! Garg takes home an extra $50,000 and her design is now a die-cast toy exclusively available for purchase on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collector and direct-to-consumer platform. Fans can buy this made-to-order die-cast during the pre-sale window from Aug. 8-Sept. 4. In the two-part finale, Garg was given the iconic 1996 Nissan Skyline to transform into a life-size Hot Wheels showstopper. The car, dubbed “Rally Resilience” by Arushi, is a bright red creation with 24-inch wheels, extended fenders and beaming light bars representing power, bravery, kindness and courage. Adding to its uniqueness is the affirmation “never quit,” which is transcribed on the car and can be seen under UV light.

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University Games Names Benford General Manager, Puzzles and Mystery Games

Margie Benford will lead the design, development and marketing for University Games’ award-winning BePuzzled and Murder Mystery Party Divisions, which includes University Games’ highly anticipated The Night Hunter game (August 2023), as well as the vast collection of 3D Crystal Puzzles and popular Hanayama Cast Puzzles. Benford’s experience also provides University Games with seasoned executive leadership for the company’s existing and future licensed property puzzle lines. She will report directly to Craig Hendrickson, SVP of Product Development.

Brand-New NERF PRO STRYFE X BLASTER Opens Pre-order

The popular digital content creator and NERF blaster enthusiast, Out of Darts (AKA Luke Goodman), has unveiled the NERF PRO STRYFE X BLASTER, the NERF brand’s first-ever high-performance half-dart blaster! Luke’s social posts can be found on his Instagram and TikTok channels. For sporty, competition and active play lovers ages 14 and up, the new blaster is an upgraded sport-grade version of the original blaster, giving NERF athletes battling in pro-level competition settings a competitive edge to achieve a major win. It includes 30 NERF AccuStrike Half-Length darts, which deliver a more stable trajectory and greater accuracy, and a 15-dart, quick-swap magazine. Fire as fast as you can pull the trigger! The blaster is now available for pre-order the blaster now on Amazon.

Portland Accessories Becomes the Latest Acquisition of Bioworld

Bioworld, the leading manufacturer and distributor of fashion, pop-culture, and lifestyle licensed products, announced its official acquisition of Portland Accessories. Portland Accessories is a designer and licensee of headwear for leading global, sports and lifestyle brands. The acquisition enhances Bioworld’s portfolio and the company’s ability to offer a broader range of headwear and other products to the sports and active lifestyle consumer. This also firmly extends Bioworld’s partnerships into the sporting goods brand, product, and retail space, building on the company’s already strong market share in the overall apparel and accessories industry.

Mattel Adventure Park Set for 2024 Opening Featuring First-of-its-kind Hot Wheels Bone Shaker Rollercoaster

Pulse-pounding Hot Wheels rollercoasters and a life-size Barbie Beach House are just a few of the attractions underway at Mattel Adventure Park, which will become Arizona’s first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park upon opening in 2024. Set to open just south of State Farm Stadium in Glendale at VAI Resort, Mattel Adventure Park will welcome guests 365 days a year, serving as a year-round Arizona entertainment destination showcasing the full spectrum of the iconic toymaker’s expansive portfolio of brands. The uniquely designed, massive, 9-acre park combines inspiration from Mattel, Epic Resort Destinations, and other industry-leading partners in amusements and entertainment. Substantially indoors, the park’s attractions load and unload inside a fully air-conditioned space, making the park a comfortable, family-friendly destination at any time of year.

Introducing goki – Timeless German Wooden Toys Now Available in the US

The simplicity of playing with an open-ended German wooden toy continues to be a timeless classic that never loses its luster or appeal for children and parents alike. Toymaker goki brings its exquisite line of lovingly designed playthings for babies and kinder (German for children) stateside. KinderPlayroom.com stocks over four dozen goki toys with must-have items like Touch Ring Elastic Bear or Moose Balancing Game. These European crafted toys are affordable and adorable plus they offer eco-friendly screen-free play season after season. With more than 50 products on the KinderPlayroom.com site, goki designers are spotlighting four goki baby and four hand-picked toys that fall in either the goki evolution or goki nature (for toddlers/preschoolers) lines. These beautifully crafted toys make the perfect Welcome Home, Happy Birthday or a surprise from Grandma gift! The European wood used for the products comes from sustainable forestry and is fashioned using water-based paints. The handsome goki nature line gets by without any colors at all. Here, the hue is achieved using thermal treatment.

I’m The Chef Too! and Hasbro Enter into Licensing Agreements for Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa Pig and Candy Land Baking Kits

I’m The Chef Too!, the award-winning educational monthly subscription company, announced that they have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Hasbro, a toy and game company, to create co-branded cooking kits for several of their popular brands. Sold individually and as bundles online at www.imthecheftoo.com, the Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa Pig and Candy Land baking kits will launch in September 2023, just in time for the holiday season. This strategic Hasbro collaboration will allow I’m The Chef Too! to bring some of most recognizable and beloved brands into new spaces within the homes of families throughout the nation.

Pokémon Reveals New Entertainment Experiences and Updates in Latest ‘Pokémon Presents’

The Pokémon Company International streamed the latest Pokémon Presents to fans around the world, revealing exciting announcements and new experiences across the franchise. Further details were also shared about the highly anticipated downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, which were released in November 2022 as the newest video games in the core Pokémon series.