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Heathside to Launch Collector Die Cast ‘The Expanse’ Vehicles and Prop Replicas Through Licensing Agreement Alcon Television Group

Heathside Trading Limited have concluded a license agreement with Alcon Television Group to become the authorized licensee for The Expanse Die Cast vehicles, Prop Replicas and figures. The products will launch in Spring 2024 through selected retail partners as well as direct to consumer through MasterReplicas.com The license was facilitated by Mandy Bardisbanian from Striker Entertainment – the licensing agency for The Expanse – and Kirsty Guthrie, KJG Ltd – the licensing consultant for Heathside. Darren Epstein from Heathside commented ‘’So thrilled to be adding The Expanse to our increasing portfolio of properties, the huge global fanbase for this license will mean we will be able to bring some really nice content to fans worldwide.”

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Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show Tour Extended Through July 2024

For real life! The beloved Blue Heeler family is set to meet even more fans across North America with new performance dates added to the 2024 schedule for the hit live show, Bluey’s Big Play the Stage Show! The theatrical production, based on the Emmy-winning animated series, is extending the tour schedule by 12 months to meet the demand of Bluey fans for more opportunities to experience the fun of a live show. Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show launched in New York City in November 2022 and is now extended through July 2024, stopping in another 120 cities from coast-to-coast. The extension includes returns to numerous cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Denver and more. Even more cities and dates will be added in the coming months.

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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. 

Dance with Qai Qai
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Serena William’s Daughter’s Doll Qai Qai Gets New Show -‘Dance with Qai Qai’
Invisible Universe, the team behind breakout animated hit Qai Qai, inspired by Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia’s favorite doll, is expanding the hit franchise with a brand-new show, Dance with Qai Qai.  The new series comes as Qai Qai, which debuted on YouTube in January, has reached more than 32 million YouTube views, with an additional 1.5 billion views on her other social channels.  Dance with Qai Qai is now available on YouTube.  The first episode can…
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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. 

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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 Hasbro
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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.

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​​​​​​​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.

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Ravensburger Explores Monsters of the Greek Underworld in Newest Addition to the Horrified Game Franchise

Pandora’s Box has been opened, and Greece’s most notorious monsters have escaped in Horrified: Greek Monsters, Ravensburger’s newest addition to its popular Horrified franchise. Players who respond to a call from the Gods will encounter a new mechanic known as Lairs, the freed monster’s hidden hide-outs that players need to locate to defeat them. Horrified: Greek Monsters will be available for pre-order on Amazon and Target on September 5 and go on sale nationwide on October 1. “After tackling our favorite cryptids in Horrified: American Monsters, we wanted to gamify some of the most iconic monsters in the world, so of course we found inspiration in Greek myths,” said Mike Mulvihill, Game Development Manager at Ravensburger North America. “Horrified: Greek Monsters is filled with surprises for first-time and long-time Horrified players from bold and vibrant art direction to the new Lairs mechanic.”