Squishmallows Unveils Holiday 2019 Collection
Kellytoy revealed its 2019 Squishmallows Holiday Squad collection, expanding the holiday collection with gingerbread kids and nutcrackers.
Spin Master Acquires Hedbanz International IP, Launches App for On-The-Go Play
Spin Master has secured the global IP for Hedbanz, after initially acquiring the rights to distribute the game in the U.S. and Mexico in 2011.
Basic Fun! is Hiring a Senior Director Brand Marketing
Basic Fun! is looking for a senior director brand marketing to be based out of their Florida headquarters, reporting to the senior vice-president of marketing.…
Funko Q2 2019 Results Are In, Sales Up 38%
Funko reported its Q2 earnings with net sales up 38% to $191.2 million. Sales were driven by continued growth of figures, Loungefly, and other softline product.
WildBrain to Lead Moominvalley YouTube Strategy
Gutsy Animations appointed WildBrain to develop a global YouTube strategy for Moominvalley, the new animated adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic stories.
Nominations for 2019 TAGIEs Close August 15
With the annual Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Week mere months away, nominations for the 2019 Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs) are due August 15.
‘Peter Rabbit 2’ Announces Partners Aheads of 2020 Sequel Film
Penguin Ventures, on behalf of the Peter Rabbit and the Beatrix Potter brands, has secured licensees in key product categories for the Peter Rabbit 2 movie.
All in the Family: Diverse Marketing’s Hardin Family
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with the family behind one of the most well-known and respected toy rep groups, Diverse Marketing. Meet the Hardins.
Toy Association, Commerce Department Talk Counterfeit Toys Impact
The Toy Association sent comments to the Department of Commerce in response to the Presidential Memorandum, “Combatting Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods.”