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WTHRA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

Western Toy & Hobby Representative Association will kick off their next ToyFest since 2020 during the week of March 7th, 2022. While this year’s show will be a departure from the format of previous years, with representatives showing in both showrooms as well as temporary booth spaces, many traditions will be the same. On the evening of March 9th, toy industry colleagues will celebrate the lifetime (to date) achievements of these toy industry veterans, partners Marlene and Charles Gabris, Stephanie Sala, and Brian Turtle, all of whom will be inducted into the WTHRA Hall of Fame. Additionally, toy retailer, Thinker Toys in Morgan Hill & Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA will be recognized as the WTHRA Retailer of the Year. The event will take place outdoors at a rooftop reception on the SkyView Terrace of the World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV) beginning at 6:00 p.m. All show participants are invited and encouraged to attend, to celebrate and congratulate these individuals while enjoying toy related camaraderie.

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Osmo From BYJU’s Appoints Jonathan Naseath as COO

Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announces the appointment of Jonathan Naseath as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. With extensive experience in finance and operations, Naseath, CPA, CFE and CISA, will further Osmo global growth, creating operational excellence across the company and scaling the company’s vision of making a broader impact to education.

The New Kahoot! Multiplication App Makes Learning Math Awesome!

Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced the launch of Kahoot! Multiplication by DragonBox. This new app is the crown jewel in the award-winning series of Kahoot! math apps created by DragonBox.

Omens Studios Partners with VlogBox to Launch New Avod and SVOD Apps

Award-winning Singapore and UK-based animation company Omens Studios has partnered with global video content distribution platform VlogBox to further extend the reach of Omens’ hit series with two brand new AVOD and SVOD apps.

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Toy Association Announces Top Toy Trends of 2022

With the pandemic continuing to impact play & family lifestyles and U.S. toy sales experiencing another year of double-digit growth, The Toy Association has unveiled the top toy trends that are expected to drive consumer spending on toys in 2022. The announcement was made during The Toy Association’s Toy Trends Briefing, which can now be viewed online.

Moose Toys Magic Mixies Creative Toy of the Year 2022

Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron Wins Creative Toy of the Year at 2022 Toy of the Year Awards

Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, won Creative Toy of the Year for its global sales sensation, Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, at The Toy Association’s 22nd annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) virtual awards gala.

Toy Foundation Toy of the Year 2023 TOTY Turkey

Toy Foundation Announces 2022 Toy of the Year Awards

Toy history was made on February 18, 2022 when The Toy Foundation unveiled the winners for the prestigious 22nd annual Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) during a virtual event attended by play professionals and toy fans from around the world.

Universal and Peacock’s Apparel Collection for “Bel-Air” Launches

Inspired by Peacock’s new original series, Bel-Air, and created in collaboration with Bel-Air Athletics, this exclusive capsule collection is influenced by Bel-Air and West Philly culture. The range is available exclusively through Culture Kings online platform and select retail stores.

Playmates and Paramount Reveal Star Trek: Prodigy Action Figures

Playmates Toys and Paramount Consumer Products have revealed a first look of the action figures from the Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. Star Trek: Prodigy follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search for a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios, Star Trek: Prodigy is currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ and will debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. later this year.