Observations & Opinions: Surviving, and Thriving?

After four consecutive years of growth in the toy industry, 2018 saw its first drop, with annual toy sales down two percent compared to 2017, according to The NPD Group. U.S. total toy sales for the year were at $21.6 billion. Not bad news when…

Real Deal

  • pocket.watch Names New Partners for YouTube Creators
  • Wild Kratts, Old Navy Team for Apparel Range
  • Shout! Studios Dances into North American Distribution Deal for ‘ALL STYLES’
  • Cartoon Network Powers Up Power Puff Girls for Anniversary

Real Deal

  • Rainbow Rangers Grows Roster of U.S. Partners
  • LaurDIY, Pets First Launch Pet Product Collection
  • The Deep Signs New Deals, Rolls Out New Experiences
  • pocket.watch Book Imprint, Simon & Schuster Unveil First Book
  • Zoonicorn, Jay@Play Team for Plush Toy Line
  • VIZ Media On Board for Chummy Chum Chums Development
  • Nelvana, Sesame Workshop Partner in Exclusive Canadian Broadcast, Licensing Deal
  • The World of Eric Carle Adds Artistic Flavor to Sensible Sippers

aNb Media News, February 12, 2018

  • Basic Fun! Acquires K’NEX
  • Pocket.watch Names Toy, Apparel Partners
  • GennComm Launches ImaGENNation
  • Asmodee Acquires Entire Mayfair Games Catalog, Mayfair Shutters Doors
  • Cortex Toys to Make Its Debut at New York Toy Fair
  • Never Wrong Toys Launches at Toy Fair 2018