Precious Moments Revs Up Licensing with Mad Engine Deal
Precious Moments is excited to announce the addition of Mad Engine Global as a key licensing partner for a full range of Precious Moments apparel and accessories.
The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas To Welcome ToyFest 2022
It’s all fun and games as International Market Centers (IMC) announces that its Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV) will host the nation’s first toy industry buying event of the year, ToyFest 2022, March 9 – 11, 2022, providing attendees with a unique new collaborative pairing of both traditional tradeshow exhibits and permanent showrooms with complementary products.
ShopTalk Episode 18: Super Impulse President Alan Dorfman
On this episode of ShopTalk, we sat down with President of Super Impulse, Alan Dorfman, to discuss all things miniature! Known as the “King of Mini Toys” Alan has created some mini classics like the Mini Etch-A-Sketch, the ‘Worlds Smallest’ toy line, Garbage Pail Kids, Mini Super-Soaker and more! Hear all about Super Impulse’s upcoming plans for 2022, their NEW Pop Taters in partnership with Hasbro, Alan’s thoughts on e-commerce + supply chain in the toy industry, and his love of collectible toys!
PlayMonster’s Sakita Withers Honored with Women in Toys Wonder Woman Award
PlayMonster is proud to announce that Sakita Withers has won a 2022 Wonder Woman Award in the Rising Star, Marketing/PR category. This is one of the most prestigious awards for women in the toy industry, and PlayMonster could not be more proud to have one of their own recognized in this way!
Hearst Media and Toonz Media Enter Into Strategic Partnership for NA Market
Hearst Media Production Group and Toonz Media Group has announced a partnership to produce new animated productions. Hearst Media Production Group, a business unit of Hearst Television, is a producer and distributor of television programming with more than 30 series and hundreds of hours of content annually on leading broadcast station groups and networks – and in 97 countries – and on connected TV and streaming platforms, with a library of more than 4,000 hours of programming. Through the new partnership, Hearst Media Production Group brings its distribution prowess to engage U.S. audiences with Toonz’s prolific slate of children’s animation productions including brand new titles like Paddypaws, Sunnyside Billy, Kingdom of None and Aliens In My Backpack.
Sesame Workshop Names Just Play Master Toy Licensee for Sesame Street
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the iconic Sesame Street, has named Just Play, a globally recognized leader in preschool toys, as its multi-territory master toy licensee for North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Under this multi-year partnership, Just Play will manufacture and market an expansive array of products featuring beloved Sesame Street characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby. The company will also support Sesame Workshop’s mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
Factory Entertainment Reveals ThunderCats Prop Replica Of The Sword Of Omens
Factory Entertainment, Inc. has announced the latest addition to its line of officially licensed high-end collectibles–a limited edition Sword Of Omens prop replica from the highly popular 1980’s cartoon series, ThunderCats.
Jazwares Unveils New Licensed Pokemon Product Line-up
Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, has just announced a line-up of must-have officially licensed Pokemon toys that will be the perfect addition to your Pokédex…or collection. Pokémon fans of all ages will love the latest line of unique plush and figure sets. Cuddle up with the 24″ Cubone or 8″ Dratini Plush, or add some style with the 8″ Corduroy Plush. Build up different worlds with high-detail environment sets, or show off your Pokémon master style with the Deluxe Collector Lucario Figure.
WildBrain CPLG Creates Partnerships Team Led by Meike de Vaere
WildBrain CPLG, a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency, has created a new Partnerships team to offer its multi-territory licensors an increasingly unified and strategic approach to drive growth and success through its expansive global network.