Chalk of the Town Partners with The Art Therapy Project
Chalk of the Town has a new partnership to support nonprofit The Art Therapy Project, which encourages the healing of trauma survivors through art.
Red Rock Films & National Wildlife Federation Will Develop Ranger Rick Series
Red Rock Films and the National Wildlife Federation are set to develop a new kids series based on magazine and book character Ranger Rick. The upcoming series will be a modern day re-imagination of Ranger Rick that urges viewers to explore their environment by bringing awareness to one conservation issue per season, such as monarch butterfly migration. Ranger Rick magazine has been a Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner for the…
Jazwares Hires New Costume Play Team
Shortly after announcing its expansion into the costuming segment, Jazwares appoints a new team to round out its costume play division.
ASTRA Readies for 2021 Marketplace & Academy
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) offers a sneak peek at what to expect at this year’s trade show, its first since 2019.
Mattel Reports 40% Sales Increase in Q2 2021
Mattel released its second quarter 2021 financial results, reporting a net sales increase of $1,026 million — or 40% as reported and 36% in constant currency — versus 2020.
JAKKS Reports Q2 Sales Increases in Toys & Costumes
JAKKS Pacific’s sales in the category of Toys/Consumer Products were up 45% globally; sales of Disguise costumes increased 37% compared to last year.
Moose Toys to Launch Blingle Bands for Friendship Day
Moose Toys is bringing in National Friendship Day on August 1 with the debut of its Blingle Bands DIY friendship bracelet craft kits.
ZURU Announces Dino-Themed Toy Releases
ZURU is gearing up for a range of dino-themed toy launches across its brands, including series four of its Smashers brand.
Distroller World Unveils New Aquanerlies Characters
Distroller World is releasing second generation of its Aquanerlies line, called the Generation X-clusive Aquanerlies.