Making It In the Toy Industry, a podcast hosted by The Toy Coach, Azhelle Wade, is celebrating the launch of its 3rd season. This is the only toy podcast designed to support and inspire inventors, entrepreneurs, and corporate toy people with advice and insider tips about concept development, marketing, sales, and manufacturing.
Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, has announced that Charles Denson, a current member of the Board, has been appointed Chairman of the Board effective immediately. Mr. Denson replaces Ken Brotman of ACON Investments, who will continue to serve as a board member.
MGA Entertainment’s 2020 line Rainbow High has expanded its pantheon of dolls! The Rainbow High Pacific Coast Dolls sport swimwear, beach accessories and textile patterns that are ideal for a coastal themed display. Pacific Coast dolls launch after the successful debut of the Rainbow High Netflix series in March 2021.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) announced a partnership with Sega of America, Inc. for the upcoming animated Sonic the Hedgehog series, Sonic Prime, maintaining JAKKS as one of the franchise’s global merchandise partners. Under this partnership, JAKKS will produce action figures, playsets, vehicles, plush and other collectibles associated with the upcoming new show.
The Children’s Media Conference (CMC) has announced that its Editorial Director Greg Childs has been awarded an OBE for Services to International Trade and the Children’s Media Sector in the Queen’s New Year’s Honors List.
Loot Crate has announced the launch of a limited edition 3-crate series based on Cobra Kai. These crates boast wearables, apparel, home goods, stationary, collectible pins, and utility items based on the hit show. Ordering deadline is April 15th, 2022.
Industry veteran Andy Moberg has joined Fun In Motion Toys as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. The exciting news was announced by Kevin Daniels, Founding President of Fun In Motion Toys.
USA Today and Reviewed.com pick the Joovy Kooper for the coveted Best Parenting Products list. California inventors created the lightweight stroller for easy maneuvering for on-the-go parents. Now the ingenious design is an Editor’s Choice for features like a compact fold and plenty of storage for all those diapers and wipes. In addition, the award-winning stroller is known for its durability and easy folding capability.
Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), in partnership with Spafax Inflight Entertainment, announced it has been selected by JetBlue to feature Kartoon Channel! content as part of its inflight entertainment experience.