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Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game’s 25th Anniversary Fuels New Line of Licensing Collectibles

As the immensely popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (TCG) commemorates its 25th Anniversary celebration, Konami Cross Media NY, Inc has signed four new agreements that will bring an array of exclusive licensed products to market in honor of the milestone, ranging from apparel, back-to-school accessories, streetwear, and metallic posters. The announcement was made by Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Konami Cross Media NY. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, featuring monsters, spells, and traps, was launched by Konami in 1999 in Japan and later in North America. Through the years, it has become a top selling trading card game worldwide and been recognized as such in the past by Guinness World Records. Konami launched its Yu-Gi-Oh! Anniversary project in February 2023, with on-going planned releases of commemorative products through 2024.

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Exploding Kittens Reimagines Preschool Games Category With New ‘Kitten Games’ Line

Exploding Kittens, a leading gaming and entertainment company, has announced the launch of Kitten Games, an entirely new line of four tabletop games created for children ages 4 and up. The new titles include: I Want My Teeth Back, Hurry Up Chicken Butt, The Best Worst Ice Cream, and My Parents Might Be Martians. The launch marks a major milestone for the globally beloved brand as its first entry into tabletop games for preschoolers, a category long overdue for a refresh. The idea for Kitten Games was born when Exploding Kittens’ CEO & Co-Creator Elan Lee became frustrated with the available games to play with his own 4-year-old daughter, Avalon.

PlanToys Cheese and Charcuterie Board Wins 2023 ASTRA Play Awards for the Eco Category

ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, announced at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy in Columbus, OH, that PlanToys, the global leader in sustainable toy manufacturing, has won the Eco category for the ASTRA Play Awards with their Cheese & Charcuterie Board set. The award program is one of the few award programs in the industry that has toy retailers do all the voting to select its winners based on criteria including toy newness, uniqueness, availability, and significance to the industry.

The 15th Annual Kidscreen Awards Officially Accepting Entries for 2024

Early-Bird entry fees are in effect, offering savings to companies that complete their entries quickly. For all categories, the entry fee is US$400 until August 11, and US$500 after that date. Additional entry into the “Best in Class” field (Programming only) requires an extra fee of US$100. Winners will be revealed at a fun and prestigious awards ceremony during Kidscreen Summit 2024 (February 4-7, San Diego), the global kids entertainment industry’s biggest gathering of the year. Detailed information on eligibility, judging and entering can be found at awards.kidscreen.com. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 8.

MINISO Announces Upcoming Snoopy Collaboration with the World-Famous Peanuts Brand

MINISO is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Peanuts, the brand based on the world-famous comic strip, paving the way for a collaboration based on the beloved characters of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. An IP collaboration agreement was unveiled at a signing ceremony on July 1st at MINISO’s 2023 Second Half Global Partners Strategy Summit in New York, USA. Snoopy even made a special appearance at the ceremony, adding to the sense of excitement about the upcoming collaboration collection. The partnership aims to combine the distinctive charm of Peanuts’ best-known characters and MINISO’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality, and fun-filled products to customers worldwide. The MINISO x Peanuts partnership was brokered on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide by the Shanghai team of WildBrain CPLG, a leading licensing agency representing the Peanuts brand in China and multiple other territories around the world.

Kartoon Studios Announces ‘Stan Lee Comics’ and Deal with Legible

Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” has announced plans for the launch of Stan Lee Comics, a line of digital and print comic books based on never-before-released stories and characters created by Stan Lee. The Company is partnering with online book streaming platform and leading multimedia publisher Legible Inc (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) (“Legible”) to develop and distribute approximately 12 original comic book series, based on Stan Lee’s creations, across Legible’s broad publishing and reading platform, making them accessible to a global market. The news follows a recent announcement that Legible secured print and digital print rights to bring a selection of Kartoon Studios’ IP to life through multimedia-enriched eBooks, featuring audio, video, animations and print comic books.

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Just Play Continues Global Expansion with Key Hires Across Europe – Sebastien Cardi and Alexis Lanzas

Just Play, a leading global toy company, is proud to announce the addition of two key hires who will expand the company’s presence worldwide: Sebastien Cardi as Country Manager for France, and Alexis Lanzas as Country Manager for Iberia. Shari Mann, Just Play’s Head of International, stated: “We enthusiastically welcome Sebastien and Alexis to Just Play’s International Division. With extensive regional expertise and international perspective, they will be instrumental in expanding Just Play’s presence in key growth markets.”

Moose Toys Enters Doll Category with Magic Mixies Pixlings and Launches Magic Mixies Magic Lamp

Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, continues to expand the universe of its global sales phenom, Magic Mixies. The toy maker predicts Magic Mixies will top holiday wish lists for the third consecutive year, as it takes the “real magic” experience to the next level with two new products, including an entrance into a new category: dolls. First is Magic Mixies Magic Lamp with a wish-granting Genie Mixie, and next is the Magic Mixies Pixlings, a trio of dolls that kids magically create inside a potion bottle.

Molang Heads to Japan Expo with Exclusive New Merchandise

Millimages, one of the most innovate IP developers and oldest independent animation studios in Europe, will present a one-off Molang apparel capsule collection and six limited-edition collectible figurines at Japan Expo 2023. Taking place in Paris from July 13 – 16, the range of products will be available to purchase exclusively at the Molang pop-up shop during the four-day event at stand no. J183. The exclusive products, designed in Millimages’ Paris offices, include organic cotton T-shirts and tote bags, as well as six collectible figurines presented in mystery packaging. Other products, such as the iconic Soft Lamp, stationery and the ever-popular plushies, will also be available. The Molang stand – built as a high-end pop-up shop – will provide its fans with a bubble of tranquillity in the middle of the show where they can buy new merchandise and meet the Molang mascot. Concurrently, Editions Dupuis, Millimages’ publishing partner, will have signing sessions for the Molang comic book at their stand.