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ToyFest 2023 Plans are Underway!

Earlier this year, The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) announced the return of ToyFest to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, February 27 – March 3, 2023. The Board of Directors and Slate of Officers have spent the summer making plans and exciting changes for the 2023 show. ToyFest 2022 was the most well attended ToyFest show in the past two decades. Buyers came from all over the United States and beyond. And the response was phenomenal. ToyFest has always exuded old-school Toy Industry tradition with a gala night that is free to buyers and celebrates independent toy store owners, iconic manufacturers, and top-notch sales reps by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. This event is always packed with old friends reconnecting with industry pals they haven’t seen since the last gathering.

Turnip + Duck Introduces ‘Maddie + Triggs’ at Cartoon Forum

Award-winning writer-led creator studio Turnip + Duck is significantly ramping up activity ahead of Cartoon Forum and MIPCOM, launching brand new animated series Maddie + Triggs (39 x 7’) and expanding its operations with the appointment of Rob Doherty as Head of Content and Laura Canavan-Hayes as Development Executive.

Mighty Jaxx Launches Nyan-licious continuation of their Nyammy Treats Line

Award-winning future culture company Mighty Jaxx has gone back in-house to whip up the continuation of their tasty Nyammy Treats line with the launch of Nyan-licious!

Care Bears Celebrate their 40th Anniversary and Annual Day of Giving “Share Your Care Day” on September 9th

Cloudco Entertainment are celebrating the Care Bears 40th Anniversary and another year of sharing and caring on the brand’s nationally recognized “Share Your Care Day”, a Care Bears-inspired nationally recognized holiday that encourages all Care Bears fans to engage in actions that showcase love, friendship, acceptance, and kindness. Once again, Care Bears will be partnering with Born This Way Foundation to amplify their mission to support youth mental health and work with young people to build a kinder and braver world.

Tonies Teams with Moonbug Entertainment to Introduce CoComelon Characters to the Toniebox

tonies, the company behind the Toniebox, a child’s first screen-free entertainment device designed to promote imagination and learning, and Moonbug Entertainment, the global entertainment company behind the most popular preschool series CoComelon, announced a partnership to bring the world of JJ and all his friends to the Toniebox. The first CoComelon Tonie has officially launched, and will be available wherever Tonies are sold.

Venum & Rovio Team Up to Launch an Exclusive Angry Birds Collection

Venum, the world’s leading manufacturer of combat sports equipment and apparel, have announced its collaboration with Rovio Entertainment Corporation, the creator of Angry Birds, one of the world’s most downloaded mobile games. The collaboration, facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency IMG, introduces an exclusive line of combat sports and lifestyle products based on the Angry Birds IP.

Klingon Bird-of-Prey From Star Trek Comes to Playmobil

From October onwards, the Klingon Bird-of-Prey expands the Playmobil Star Trek universe and takes all fans on a journey through time. It is the authentic replica of the HMS Bounty, as she was christened by Dr. McCoy. On board: the notorious Klingon, Commander Kruge and his crew, Officer Maltz, Torg and other Klingons. The heavily armed battleship of the Klingon Defense Forces and its crew under Kruge hijacked the Enterprise and were destroyed with it shortly thereafter. After Admiral Kirk defeats Kruge, he and his crew take over the Bird-of-Prey.

The Loyal Subjects Introduces Fashion Dolls With Purpose in ‘For Keeps Universe’

The Loyal Subjects is taking fashion dolls to the next level with For Keeps Universe as they promote acceptance, love, diversity and self-empowerment. Did you know one out of every five students report being bullied in America? With a statistic like that, there is no better time to promote kindness both at home and on the playground. The For Keeps Fashion Dolls are a toy parents can be proud to give their kids. Each For Keeps Universe doll comes complete with a message box, filled with affirmation stickers promoting positive thinking and kindness. These affirmations can be done daily or shared and gifted to family, friends and loved ones.

Golden Bear and Basic Fun! Partner to Bring Curlimals Toys to North America

Basic Fun!, a leading global marketer of toys and consumer products, is excited to announce their product development and distribution partnership with UK-based toy manufacturer Golden Bear to bring Curlimals interactive plush pet toys to North American retailers in Fall 2023.