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Spin Master’s 2022 Looks Bright with Toys and Activities that Inspire Creators, Fuel Fandoms and Promote Inclusive Play

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) a leading global children’s entertainment company is forecasting fun with the reveal of their toys, games and activities that will inspire children and their families around the globe this year. Spin Master’s 2022 portfolio delivers innovation with new intellectual property, expansions within popular evergreen brands and a showstopping cast of licensed characters and experiences.

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Moonbug Entertainment Announces the Appointment of Susan Vargo as Head of Live Events

Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. announces the appointment of Susan Vargo as Head of Live Events at Moonbug Entertainment where she is responsible for live events across all the Moonbug properties, including Blippi, CoComelon and Little Baby Bum.

The Inimitable Randimals Toys Make Their Debut

Randimals, a new company out of Sun Valley, Idaho announced the launch of its new plush and hard Randimals toys. These loveable creatures embody the mantra, “What makes us different, makes all the difference in the world!” Randimals are made up of two different animals, which means they are a unique blend of personalities, characteristics, instincts and skills. The heart of the Randimals story is about celebrating difference. It’s about recognizing that we are all unique and that it’s our differences that make us special.

9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment Tap Students From FIT to Design Streetwear

9 Story Media Group, industry-leading creator, producer, and distributor of award-winning animated and live-action content for young audiences, and Karma’s World Entertainment, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges’ entertainment media company, are pleased to announce a first-of-its kind partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Design and Technology Lab (FIT DTech). Inspired by the hit animated Netflix series Karma’s World – for which fashion is central to the brand DNA – FIT students designed a 50-piece fashion-forward children’s collection for licensing partners to incorporate across a range of consumer categories, with the first product set to launch later this year. Designs include jumpsuits, jackets, sweatsuits, dresses, swimsuits, and footwear.

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Sesame Workshop Welcomes Dr. Alison Bryant into New Chief Research, Data, and Impact Role

Sesame Workshop, the media and educational nonprofit behind Sesame Street and decades of award-winning children’s programming, has named Dr. Alison Bryant, a renowned expert on the impact of media, technology, and play, to the new position of Chief Research, Data, and Impact Officer (CRDIO). The move signals Sesame Workshop’s commitment to research as a strategic driver in identifying the needs of children and families around the world in order to create content with the broadest possible impact. Dr. Bryant will oversee Sesame workshop research, data strategy, analytics, and impact measurement as well as the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, the Workshop’s independent research and innovation lab. She joins the organization’s Leadership Operations Team and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Steve Youngwood.

Epic Rights Announces Aerosmith Licensing Partnership & Expansive Global Retail Program

In advance of multiple 50th anniversary celebrations and live appearances, Aerosmith, the best-selling American hard-rock band of all time, has tapped Universal Music Group’s Epic Rights as the band’s global brand management agency to develop an all-new multi-category worldwide retail program for the legendary rock band, with a roster of new licensing partners signed to create branded merchandise.

Plush Company Douglas Introduces Adorable Nova the Owl

Let’s hope this baby isn’t truly nocturnal. Douglas Company is announcing the arrival of Nova the Owl to their Baby Gift Ensemble collections. The plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator is right on trend with this one.

Dart Zone Launches Pro Tournament – The Ultimate Dart Blaster Competition

Dart Zone, the leading and preferred dart and blaster brand in the pro blaster community, is calling all blaster enthusiasts (14 years and older) to test their mettle on the battlefield of the Dart Zone Pro Tournament and be named the reigning Champion in this emerging sport. The winning team will take home the $10,000 grand prize and ultimate bragging rights as rulers of the foam dart world.

Funko Games Unveils New Line of Disney-Inspired Board Games in 2022

Bippidi-boppidi-boo – a game for you and you and YOU! In one magic moment, Funko Games reveals seven new Disney-inspired board games for fans of all ages.

The 2022 Disney lineup includes:

• Games that celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World with Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Game;
• Games that bring beloved animated films to life including Disney A Goofy Movie Game and Disney Return of the Headless Horseman Game; and
• Games that expand on popular franchises like Something Wild! and Pattern Party.