Masked Republic Names Boss Fight Studio Global Toy Partner
Masked Republic, the owners of the Legends of Lucha Libre and Lil’ Luchas brands, has signed Boss Fight Studio as a global toy partner.
PlayMonster Acquires Set Enterprises
PlayMonster broadens its portfolio of card games with the acquisition of Set Enterprises, the game maker behind WordSpeil, SET, Quiddler, etc.
Anki, The Company That Gave Us a Real-World WALL-E, is Shutting Down
Anki, the toy robotics company behind the original AI racing course Anki OverDrive and the adorable robot companion Cosmo, is shutting down.
Schleich Launches New In-Store Experiences
Schleich expands its footprint across the U.S. with a new regional brand experience launching in select flagship toy stores nationwide. The latest shop to open is at ABC & Toy Zone in Rochester, MN.
LEGO Braille Bricks to Aid Blind, Visually Impaired Children
The LEGO Foundation and LEGO Group announced the launch of LEGO Braille Bricks, a pioneering project that will help blind and visually impaired children learn Braille. The Braille customized LEGO bricks were unveiled at the Sustainable Brands Conference in Paris, France. The concept was first proposed to the LEGO Foundation in 2011 by the Danish Association of the Blind and again in 2017 by the Brazilian-based Dorina Nowill Foundation…
TTPM’s 2019 Summer Most Wanted Toy List is Here
TTPM (that’s us!) revealed its Summer Most Wanted Toy List featuring the hottest new toys at its annual Spring Showcase in New York today. Selected by TTPM’s editorial team, the showcased toys are set to be a hit among kids and consumers this spring and summer. On National Bring Your Kid to Work Day, the event has attracted media, social influencers, analysts and their kids who were keen to get…
WizKids to Launch RPG-Ready Miniature Terrains
WizKids will launch a new line of terrain-building miniatures, WarLock Dungeon Tiles, in early 2020. First previewed at GAMA trade show in March, the new release will make it easier than ever for players to construct fully immersive environments for their RPG campaigns. WarLock Dungeon Tiles are two-inch squares and gridded to make it easier than ever to assemble new environments. Each tile is pre-painted, with two types…
Spin Master Secures Win in Bakugan Patent Case in China
Spin Master received a final judgement in its favor in a patent case against Suzhou HONGTU Film Animation Co., Ltd. Hongtu. Spin Master succeeded in its claim that Hongtu infringed Spin Master’s Bakugan patent with its Sky Warrior toys. In September 2017, Hongtu launched the Sky Warrior toy in China, infringing Spin Master’s patent rights relating to the popular Bakugan toy. In March 2018, Spin Master filed a…
Spider-Man: Far From Home Toys Revealed
Hasbro has peeled back the curtain on its Spider-Man: Far From Home toy line, based on the upcoming Marvel movie, and the latest story in the adventures of Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Far From Home. The new Spider-Man: Far From Home toys will include classic and deluxe action figures, roleplay gear, and, of course, web blasters. For collectors, the new Marvel Spider-Man: Far From Home Legends Series figures were also unveiled.…