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Douglas Launches Soft Baby Dolls in Pajamas and Matching PJ Pups

If you are going to have a Baby Doll in Pajamas then she ought to have a puppy who wears matching pajamas. It only makes sense to plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company who is well-known for their breed-specific pups. Soft Dolls are brand new for Douglas, and there are three diverse dolls in the initial introduction. Matching PJ Pups are sold separately.

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WiT Announces 2022 Wonder Women Award Winners

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) announces the 2022 Wonder Women Award winners on the first day of Women’s History Month, and as the global organization celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Honoring the brightest women in toys, licensing & entertainment, the WiT Wonder Women Awards is an annual celebration of the industry’s remarkable thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

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Omens Studios Appoints Jimmy Kim as Executive Chairman

Award-winning animation company Omens Studios has appointed industry heavyweight Jimmy Kim as Executive Chairman from March 1st. With unparalleled experience transforming start-up ventures into leaders in their field, Kim will implement an ambitious strategy for scaling the company and maximizing the full potential of its current business models and pipelines.

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New Children’s Lifestyle Brand Afro Unicorn Scores New Licensing Partners

With a mission to provide a platform to uplift, promote and remind children of color how unique, divine and magical they truly are, Afro Unicorn entrepreneur, innovator & founder April Showers has announced the expansion of her lifestyle brand for kids (ages 2 – 12), with new licensing partners signed and a retail launch planned this year.

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PlayMonster Unveils Spirograph National Art Contest to Celebrate 57 Years of Spirograph

Families across the US are invited to participate in the Spirograph National Art Contest for the opportunity to have their Spirograph art featured at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York! Using the simple magic of pens, gears and paper, artists four and older are encouraged to create a unique design with any Spirograph product and add their own personal flair with color or added materials.

NBA Math Hoops Learn Fresh
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NBA Math Hoops Arena Tour by Learn Fresh – A Quest to Make Math Fun, One Game at a Time

Kids looking to boost their math skills have an assist from the NBA Math Hoops App by Learn Fresh. The free app is available for iOS and Android devices and leverages a simple yet engaging game design to help students in grades 3-8 master the basics of arithmetic using real NBA and WNBA player statistics. Kids draft a team of NBA and WNBA players and compete to score points by solving a series of math problems. Users can play in Quick Play mode or join a league with other users!

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Brown Toy Box Aims to Reach 100,000 Students Nationwide with STEAM Toys

Founded by tech innovator and visionary entrepreneur Terri-Nichelle Bradley, Brown Toy Box is on a mission to inspire children from all backgrounds that they can be successful in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) careers. After participating in the ESEA conference this month, Brown Toy Box announced a new partnership with education nonprofit DonorsChoose. Brown Toy Box also announced that the company plans to expand its in-school educational offering with the goal of reaching 100,000 students in 2022. Brown Toy Box fosters inspiration in Black and Brown children so that they can see themselves pursuing STEAM career pathways.