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Waboba Moon Ball Sales Reach 10 Million; Moonshine LED Version Launches

Since its soft launch by Waboba in 2012, the Moon Ball has become a world best-selling ball, making that milestone with now over 10 million sold. “While it’s always been a popular activity toy, its popularity has zoomed with the onset of social media,” noted Jordan Sullivan, Waboba’s Director of Fun, “and there have been over one million views on TikTok, YouTube and more, all showing the wild tricks we didn’t even think were possible. To our surprise and delight, A-Rod used it in a baseball video showing people how to be a future Gold Glover, and Pink used one during her pandemic quarantine to play with her kids, so you might say we’re influencing the influencers.”

Sesame Workshop kicks off ‘Word of the Day’ with Amanda Gorman

Sesame Workshop has launched the next phase of its ongoing Coming Together initiative: a “Word of the Day” video series that harnesses the power of language to nurture children’s positive and healthy senses of self. Produced in partnership with WarnerMedia Kids & Family and inspired by the iconic Sesame Street segment, the short-form series features the Sesame Street Muppets and celebrity friends learning about words like “Belonging,” “Fairness,” and “Proud.”

Events News

ToyFest 2022 in Las Vegas Full of Enthusiasm and Buzz

ToyFest concluded its 9th show in Las Vegas at the new Expo at World Market Center and its 60th Toy Trade Show since its inception in 1961. Toy & Gift Stores from across the US attended the Las Vegas Show including stores from 39 states, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Guam, Mexico, and the UK. “ToyFest 2022 was bustling with buyers from all over the country, jam packed with lots of amazing new toys, and the convention hall was filled with energy and excitement. It was so great to be back with all our friends in the industry. Retailers, manufacturers, and sales reps came together in Las Vegas for the first time since 2020 and it was an incredible success!” said Sandy Lepire, ToyFest President.

Warner Bros. 80 Years of Tweety Launches with 80 Murals

WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences (WMGBE) is reminding the world that Tweety is no ordinary canary by launching an 80th anniversary celebration on a global scale. As one of Looney Tunes most beloved characters, Tweety is known for being unflappable and unapologetically authentic. WMGBE has commissioned a diverse group of artists worldwide to design 80 original murals reflecting Tweety’s rich history and dynamic personality. Warner Bros.’ “80 Years of Tweety” campaign will kick off in Austin at SXSW 2022 on March 11, where the first group of murals will officially debut. The anniversary honors will continue throughout the year across the Studio with new Tweety content from HBOMax, WarnerMedia Kids & Family, along with new themed experiences and collections from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The celebration will culminate on Tweety’s birthday on November 21, 2022.

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids Showcase ‘A Battle of the Grossest’

Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the venerable-but-irreverent Madballs brand, and The Topps Company, owner of the renowned-yet-over-the-top Garbage Pail Kids brand (“GPK”), have released much-anticipated limited-edition collaborations that fans of these iconic 80s brands have been eagerly waiting for. By playfully pitting the two “heavyweights of gross” against one another, licensees such as Chalk Line, Dynamite Entertainment, and Premium DNA have brought these brands back to life for the ultimate face-off.

‘Only An Ocean’ Makes Waves at Global Pet Expo

Only An Ocean invites you to its booth at Global Pet Expo (#5226) to discover its latest ‘Wave’ of new partner brands and products. Cheryl Pedersen, Co-Founder said: ‘The Global Pet Expo is a great opportunity for Only An Ocean to display product lines from Beco, PetDreamHouse, Max & Molly, PoochieBells, Hownd, Southern Dog and the Happy Mutt Nut Company in our ocean-themed interactive booth. Visit with us and fish for prizes in our ‘ocean ball pit’.

Genius Brands Appoints U.K. Licensing Agent, Brands with Influence, to Represent IP Catalog, Headlined by the Stan Lee Brand

Genius Brands International “Genius Brands” (NASDAQ:GNUS) has announced the appointment of the award-winning Brands with Influence as the exclusive licensing agent in the U.K. for the Company’s portfolio of IP.

Brands with Influence will be responsible for creating licensing, merchandising and retail programs for Genius Brands’ slate of properties, including the Stan Lee brand, from the legendary Marvel creator, which the global media children’s company manages and controls following a groundbreaking joint venture announced in 2020 with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment. Additional IP from the Genius Brands’ catalog that Brands with Influence will represent include Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rainbow Rangers, and more.

Wes Peden Glow.0 Juggling Balls Fun in Motion

Fun in Motion Announces Wes Peden Glow.0 LED Juggling Balls

The fun of juggling has now been given a new dimension with the debut of the Wes Peden Signature Series Glow.0 LED Juggling Balls by Fun In Motion Toys. Developed in collaboration with Wes Peden (voted #1 in the “Top 40 Juggler of the Year” for 10 times), each of the three soft and squeezable Glow.0 juggling balls features two LED lights for a brighter and more colorful juggling experience. Even better, a programmable memory chip allows you to select 20 different light modes…all dimmable and rechargeable with a three-head USB cable.

Funko Games Announces Rear Window Game

The quintessential nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat Alfred Hitchcock thriller has been transformed into Rear Window Game – coming to a tabletop this summer from Funko Games’ acclaimed design studio Prospero Hall. One player assumes the role of the Director and “Master of Suspense” himself who must communicate using clues and signs (and without ever uttering a word) to help the other players figure out who the murderer is or if there was even a murder.