RedwoodVentures and Moonlite World Announce Licensing Agreement
RedwoodVentures was named the exclusive global distributor of the Moonlite World story book projector line.
Margarete Steiff Inducted Into Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Plush toy pioneer Margarete Steiff joins the list of honorees to be inducted into the Toy Association’s Toy Industry Hall of Fame this year.
The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Saw 19% Growth in First Three Quarters of 2020
The top properties during the first three quarters of 2020 included L.O.L. Surprise!, Barbie, Star Wars, Marvel Universe, Pokémon, Disney Frozen, Nerf, Hot Wheels, Little Tikes, and Paw Patrol.
JAKKS Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
The decline was driven by lower sales of products related to Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2, and by sharp declines in sales of Disguise Halloween costumes, demand for which was curtailed by COVID-19
Goliath Strengthens its Management Team With New Additions
Doug Wadleigh joins Goliath as Global President of its Toy Division. David Norman will add the responsibility of of Global President of its Gaming Division
Moxie & Co. and Hunt A Killer Forge Brand Partnership
Moxie & Company announced they will now serve as Hunt A Killer’s literary and merchandise licensing agency worldwide.
Llama Llama Merchandise Launches at Kohl’s
Genius Brands International, Penguin Young Readers, and Kohl’s launch the annual holiday program for Kohl’s Cares with a Llama Llama branded bundle.
Gutsy Animation’s Moominvalley Gets Season 3 Greenlight from YLE and Sky
Moominvalley, produced by Gutsy Animations, has been recommissioned for a third season by anchor broadcasters Yle in Finland and Sky in the UK.
Now Accepting: Submissions for the 2021 February Issue of TFE
We are now accepting submissions for the 2021 February issue of TFE (Toys & Family Entertainment) and TFE Licensing.