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JAKKS Pacific and Disguise Announce New Waves of Apex Legends Figures and Costumes For 2022

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, today announced a new wave of Apex Legends collectible figures as well as Disguise’s new additions to their growing costume and roleplay line for 2022. This Spring, bring home the ten-inch Nessie plush and collectible six-inch scale action figures, and gear up for fall with new costumes from Disguise including adult Octane and Wraith and a child size Revenant.

ETRO Celebrates Chinese New Year with Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda Capsule Collection

To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger, ETRO launches an exclusive limited edition capsule collection dedicated to the heroic Tigress, a protagonist in the animated film DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda.

Moonbug Entertainment Acquires Little Angel and Little World

Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., has announced the acquisition of Little Angel, one of the fastest-growing kids channels on YouTube. The Little Angel Network, which houses Little Angel and Little World, boasts more than 88 million subscribers on YouTube globally. Since 2019, the brand has seen its global viewership double. Moonbug plans to grow Little Angel exponentially by investing in content, expanding distribution to its global network, and creating more ways for audiences to engage with the brand.

PlayMonster Brings Award-Winning Bluey License to New Activities in 2022

Australia’s favorite Blue Heeler pup, Bluey, will be coming to exciting new brands in 2022, as PlayMonster announces a strategic licensing agreement with BBC Studios in 2022. Bluey has won the hearts of families around the world since it first launched in Australia in October 2018, and has quickly become a global hit. Now families in North America can share their love for Bluey with the award-winning license making its debut with Hasbro’s Spirograph and 9 Story Brands’ Colorforms.

Spin Master, CMON Launch Marvel Zombies Kickstarter Game With $9 Million Pledged

Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company, has reunited with CMON Limited, an international publisher and designer of board games, tabletop games, and card games to launch Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game. Bringing together the universes of Marvel and Zombicide, Spin Master Games and CMON’s third Marvel Kickstarter achieved record-breaking results.

WowWee Teams Up with Hasbro on Nerf Super Soaker and Hasbro Gaming Brands

WowWee, a leading manufacturer of innovative consumer entertainment products, and Hasbro, global play and entertainment company, has announced a partnership to bring iconic Hasbro Gaming to the outdoor play space & introduce a new line of Nerf Super Soaker products.

Schleich Kicks Off Springtime Musical Storytelling Contest with The Hippity Hops

Schleich (pronounced Shh-like) is asking fans to channel their storytelling superpowers in a musical direction this spring. The leading manufacturer of animal characters and playsets that let kids’ imaginations run wild is seeking songs and stories that celebrate the magic of spring and Easter. Starting with a consumer call-for-entries which kicks off today, one lucky fan will ultimately have his or her song or story turned into a music video by The Hippity Hops, Schleich’s very own musical storytelling band!

Cyber Group Studios Acquires a Majority Stake in Graphilm Entertainment

Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series, has acquired a majority stake in the award-winning and veteran Italian animation studio Graphilm Entertainment. The acquisition will increase Cyber Group Studios’ creative and production capabilities to meet content demands in the European region and globally. This strategic partnership will also provide Graphilm Entertainment with major development opportunities for its own productions and original creations, thanks to the resources of Cyber Group Studios’ unique development and production facilities, and worldwide distribution network. In addition, Cyber Group Studios will benefit from access to Graphilm Entertainment’s catalog of kids and family content.

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Good Banana Debuts New Offerings for 2022

Good Banana, designers of fun & whimsical products for kids’ play spaces, has debuted 16 new products for the fun-filled home in 2022. Its quest to enhance household hotspots comes hot on the heels of its popular Floor Floaties and other recent releases: Bed Tents, Kid’s Yoga Mats, Plush Lap Desks, Weighted Blankets and more. Just in time for Spring, Good Banana announces the following additions for 2022: