Category: News

Purpose Toys, the nation’s largest and fastest growing culture-driven toy company has announced the historic launch of Purpose Toys LATIN, a cultural-focused division founded with the goal of uplifting and celebrating the Latino community. The division has launched “Latinistas,” the world’s first and only all-Latina fashion doll line sold market-wide at major retail. “Latinistas” is “Una Celebración de la Cultura Latina!” Designed to reflect the beauty and diversity of the Latino community, Latinistas boast a variety of skin tones, eye colors, hair colors, varying hair textures, diverse facial features, diversity in heritage, backgrounds, and aspirational interests. Latinistas awaken toy aisles with a dose of cultural authenticity, in a historically culturally ambiguous toy market.

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is continuing to build on the accelerating fandom for its enduringly popular Teletubbies franchise through the launch of a new resortwear collection from luxury New York-based designer, The Blonds. The collection—which includes swimwear, a tote bag, beach towel and beach wrap—is available in four vibrant colours inspired by the iconic Teletubbies palette, capturing the silhouetted figures in purple for Tinky Winky, yellow for Laa-Laa, green for Dipsy and red for Po. The line was unveiled on June 11 during a glamorous catwalk show at PARAISO Miami Swim Week. The partnership was secured by global agency, WildBrain CPLG, which will also be presenting licensing opportunities for the Teletubbies at this week’s International Licensing Expo (June 13-15) from stand F214.

Millimages, one of the oldest independent animation studios and IP developers in Europe, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Molang Capsule Collection aimed at Gen Z and family targets. Inspired by the Franco-Korean Molang universe – with 7M followers and six TV series – the apparel line is aimed at the 16-35 age group, with a secondary family target. The 73-piece capsule will feature unisex cuts, streetwear, dresses, pyjamas, and pop accessories, making Molang apparel available to children, men, women, and plus-size women. As of June 2023, the collection will be sold worldwide (excluding China) by ready-to-wear giant Shein.

Brand Vending Products LLC, a leader and pioneer in toy and vending space for nearly 30 years is proud to announce an exciting new offering called The Hobby Station. The very first of its kind, an innovative new self-contained automated vending machine from Brand Vending Products that dispenses factory sealed unopened packs of trading cards! The single loose trading card machines of old are out and the Hobby Station by Brand Vending Products is here to update the space and fill the demand! This state-of-the-art station comes equipped with a contact-less credit card payment system, which accepts all your major payment forms. It’s as simple as a swipe, tap, or insert, and it also accepts Google & Apple Pay!