Kess Launches Its First Collectibles, Love Em’s
Kess, a third-generation toy and game company dedicated to reinventing classic toys, announced the retail launch of its first collectible toy, Love Em’s. Made with…
Sony Kicks Cobra Kai Season 2 Product Line into Gear
The next season of the hit YouTube Premium series Cobra Kai airs April 24. In preparation, Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) has unveiled a multi-category licensing program.…
Viking Toys Launches New Eco-Friendly Toy Line
Viking Toys announced the debut of Ecoline, an eco-friendly toy collection that uses a bio-based material made of 100-percent renewable sugar cane.
Hasbro Q1 2019 Earnings Up 2 Percent, Bolstered By Magic: The Gathering
Hasbro’s Q1 2019 earnings saw a 2 percent increase in YoY revenues, with its e-sports initiative, Magic: The Gathering Arena and MTG tabletop serving as large contributors to growth.
Proposed N.Y. Senate Bill May Halt Toy Business in State
A newly proposed bill in the New York Senate, SB 501B/AB 6296B, would create new regulations for children’s products that would require a costly chemical disclosure and restriction program not based on specific scientific or safety criteria.
Wish Me Zoonicorns Expands at Retail, Abroad
After a successful e-commerce launch of plush by Jay@Play through DTR advertising, Zoonicorn announced its interactive Wish Me Zoonicorn will soon be available through additional…
Tetris Goes Kawaii with Hello Kitty
Sanrio and Tetris announced a multi-year partnership to collaborate on games and merchandise. Their first entry brings Tetris and many of the Sanrio characters…
Recall Issued for Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
Fisher-Price upgraded its warning to a voluntary recall on the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper in the U.S., at the urging of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a new analysis from Consumer Reports. In Canada, the Rock ‘n Play Soother continues to be sold.
The Build-Up Continues: Minecraft Movie Sets Date for 2020
The Minecraft movie has officially set a premiere date. On March 4, 2022, the film will become a reality. Fans have anxiously awaited the…