Category: Events

TTPM, the leader in video product reviews for toys, baby, and pet gear, is excited to announce their Spring 2023 Most Wanted List. The Spring list highlights toys they believe will be fan-favorites across three categories: Imaginative Play, Collectibles, and Creative Play. “Innovation in creative and imaginative toys are at an all-time high. We’re seeing an increase in on-screen characters coming off-screen and encouraging play in new ways,” said Jim Silver, CEO of TTPM. “Spring is the perfect time to put down the screens and play. This list will help guide parents and gift givers to find the toys that are right for their kids. It’s the ultimate spring shopping list for kids of all ages.”

ToyFest concluded its 10th tradeshow in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy & Gift Stores from across the US attended the Las Vegas Show including stores from 48 states, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Guam, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Panama, Philippines, South America, the UK, and Venezuela. “What a week! ToyFest 2023 was filled with buyers from all over the country. The show had great energy and excitement, allowing everyone to enjoy all ToyFest had to offer. Resorts World was the perfect host hotel. Can’t wait for 2024, as we grow and continue to make ToyFest the best it can be for all.” said Sandy Lepire, ToyFest President.

Toys”R”Us, the world’s leading authority in toys and play, has announced Geoffrey’s Tour Across America, a first-of-its-kind free immersive experience for families coming in Summer 2023. Toys”R”Us is partnering with marketing agency Known to create and execute this new multi-city experience to bring the true joy of play to Toys”R”Us kids of all ages. The tour will kick off at the iconic Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square. In a series of multi-city events that feature play like you’ve never experienced before, Geoffrey’s Tour Across America will roll out weekend-long events offering larger than life interactive experiences, entertainment for all ages, fun food, brand activations, VIP experiences, giveaways and more from top toy and family-friendly brands.

To meet growing demand from fans and venues, Family Entertainment Live and Mattel announced a major expansion of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party North American tour, coming in the second half of 2023.

March is National Reading Month, and the Toys for Tots Literacy Program continues its commitment to helping children “Unplug and March into Reading” by placing books into the hands of less fortunate children and encouraging families to unplug from their screens and electronic devices and enjoy a book together! The Toys for Tots Literacy Program was established in 2008 as a year-round effort to offer our Nation’s most economically disadvantaged children the ability to compete academically and to succeed in life by providing them direct access to books and educational resources that enhance their ability to read and communicate effectively.

Who, where, and with what? Clue’s famous “rule of three” goes digiTal with a social media experience for fans unlike anything seen before! To celebrate the recent launch of the reimagined Clue board game, Hasbro, Inc, a global branded entertainment leader, launcHed a month-long Clue murder mystery series on Instagram. This game of Clue takes place completely on Instagram and needs you – the crime-solving sleuth – on the case…

Family Entertainment Live and Mattel, Inc have announced Monster High Live, a national tour kicking off in September 2023. Seasoned producer Full Stop Productions has been tapped to create and design the touring production centered on Mattel’s globally celebrated IP. Monster High Live will deliver fang-tastic music, dancing, and the important messages of acceptance and inclusion to its passionate fandom. Today’s news marks the second time Family Entertainment Live and Mattel have collaborated, having brought the incredibly popular Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live national tour to life in 2019. The all-new cast of Monster High Live will take the franchise’s beloved stars Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, and Frankie Stein through a storyline centered on preparing for the school’s annual Monster Ball. Hit music from the film and animated series as well as familiar pop songs will be featured in brilliant production numbers as the characters realize that differences are meant to be embraced.

The Pokémon Company International is inviting fans to “Celebrate Pokémon Together” on Pokémon Day, which marks the date when the first Pokémon video games were released. A special Pokémon Presents video presentation will be streamed on February 27, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. PST on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.