Boss Fight Studio, creator of fan favorite action figures, has acquired the license to develop action figures based on WildBrain’s Classic Strawberry Shortcake character and her friends. The deal, brokered by FanGirl Consulting and Brand Management and WildBrain CPLG, is the latest addition to a diverse array of iconic brands for Boss Fight Studio.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children’s entertainment company, announced today that it has renewed its global licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC for the iconic Batman franchise and other DC Super Heroes. Spin Master first joined forces with WBCP in 2018 as the toy licensee for DC in the action figure, play set, role-play and vehicle categories for the period of 2019-2022 and has now extended the relationship for a four-year term beginning in 2023 through to 2026.
PupPod and Company of Animals have signed a strategic licensing agreement to scale sales of PupPod’s flagship product, the PupPod Rocker & Feeder. The initial purchase commitment grows PupPod sales by 500% and expands distribution beyond the United States to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. PupPod will focus on evolving their PupCloud software platform for multispecies gaming and bringing new products to market in this new deal with Company of Animals.
The leader and creator of finely crafted treasures and Toyllectibles, The Noble Collection reveals their vast product line of popular products from entertainment properties including The Wizarding World, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial in order to commemorate the 40th anniversary as well as additions to their BendyFigs line. Products will begin rolling out in January through the Holiday season.
Inspired by rubber hose animation styles used in cartoons during the 1930s, all of the franchise’s favorite characters and moments are now captured together with a limited edition 1 ft. Cuphead Revealed figure, in the latest collaboration between King Features and Youtooz. The company turning nostalgia and internet culture into amazing products that people love only made a limited run of 500 figures. The Youtooz Cuphead Revealed figure retails at $120 USD and is available for preorder on February 25th.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Disguise, Inc. have announced a new line of toys and costumes launching in Spring 2022 in celebration of Paramount Pictures’ feature film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The new line of merchandise from JAKKS is set to include action figures, playsets, vehicles, plush toys and other collectibles just in time for the film’s international release. Disguise, the costume division of JAKKS Pacific, will also be designing and manufacturing costumes and accessories inspired by characters from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which will be available to fans this Fall.
We need more teeth! The LEGO Group and Universal Brand Development have announced exciting new Jurassic World sets inspired by the upcoming theatrical release – Jurassic World Dominion – set to hit theatres in June 2022, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Continuing to build out the portfolio for Jurassic World fans globally, the newest sets, featuring the largest assortment of dinosaurs than ever before in LEGO® brick form, also include fan favorite characters like Owen, Claire, Ian Malcolm, Dr. Ellie Sattler and more. Each set offers a chance for fans to dive into their very own prehistoric world, with endless creativity, storytelling and adventure for all.
The classic Spirograph craft activity reaches a new generation of creators in 2022, with the help of PlayMonster and The Walt Disney Company. The latest innovations will introduce 3D play, sets and clips inspired by various The Walt Disney Company franchises, and trending Mandala designs to captivate children and adults of all ages.
Inspired by Peacock’s new original series, Bel-Air, and created in collaboration with Bel-Air Athletics, this exclusive capsule collection is influenced by Bel-Air and West Philly culture. The range is available exclusively through Culture Kings online platform and select retail stores.