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Character Arts Welcomes New Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Licensees in Advance of 60th Anniversary Celebration

Character Arts, LLC, the exclusive licensor for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all of the iconic characters from the beloved television special of the same name, announced that it has entered into licensing agreements with thirteen new companies to create and distribute a variety of must-have products featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in time for the 2024 holiday season. These licensees will join over 100 existing Rudolph licensees poised to celebrate 60 years on television with the most famous reindeer of all.

Playmobil Trailblazes by Integrating Plant-based Plastic Into its Entire Playmobil Junior Toddler Portfolio

At the beginning of 2024, Playmobil converted the production of all items in its toddler portfolio from traditional, fossil-based to plant-based materials. The toddler line is also receiving a new name and a new look. Playmobil 1.2.3 is now Playmobil Junior. The playsets under the new brand are made with plastics originating from raw materials that are at least 90% plant-based. The new plant-based plastics can be traced back to materials left over from food or paper production according to the mass balance approach used in the circular economy and based on the ISCC 208 standard. For the packaging, at least 90% recycled cardboard and 100% recycled paper are used. The change to sustainable materials is also accompanied by a relaunch of the packaging design. The first play sets will be available in February 2024. The entire product range is planned to be converted by the middle of the year.

DeAPlaneta Entertainment and Epic Story Media Partner to Distribute Preschool Coding Series ‘Mia & Codie’

DeAPlaneta Entertainment has signed a deal with Moody Studios and Epic Story Media to take European (except UK) and LATAM Media, Licensing & Digital rights for Mia & Codie – a ground-breaking, animated comedy, teaching kids pre-coding skills, created by two-time Emmy Award winner, Don Moody. Two seasons of the animated series are currently in production with 40 episodes x 4.5 minutes and commissioned in Canada with TVO, TFO and Knowledge Network. The series will also arrive in Israel, on HOP! Channel.

Noah & Zoie Launch Ryan’s World: the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure Costumes

Noah & Zoie Costumes and pocket.watch are pleased to announce the costume collection for Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure at Halloween Costume & Party Expo being held at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The first products in the Noah & Zoie Collection feature Ryan’s World in an all-new, Red Titan caped hero suit with eye mask. Available for Halloween 2024, the Ryan’s World Red Titan costume features a jumpsuit, mask, poly-satin cape and more. In the first feature-length project from the popular kids ’brand Ryan’s World, Ryan takes to the big screen for his most epic adventure yet! When his twin sisters, Emma and Kate, get sucked into a mystical comic book, Ryan rises up as the great big brother he is, and jumps in after them as the Red Titan. Adventures, battles, and hilarious debacles ensue, as Ryan and his friends navigate the Titan Universe and bring everyone back home safely before his parents catch on.

Thames & Kosmos and Wondery Announce Collaboration, Giving Kids a Whole New Way to Play

Trailblazing podcast studio, Wondery, and award-winning makers of premium STEM toys, Thames & Kosmos, announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration. The companies will debut an all-new line of STEM toys and science kits inspired by the #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups, Wow in the World. Launching at retail in Fall 2024, the Wondery Kids Wow in the World toy line is expertly designed by Thames & Kosmos and combines classic science learning toys and engaging audio content to offer kids and families a brand-new way to play. The toy line further builds on Wondery’s vision, giving fans new ways to engage with their favorite podcast shows.

Spin Master Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube, Inspiring Solvers with Global ‘Make Your Move’ Campaign

Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company and owner of the world-famous Rubik’s Cube, is launching a year-long campaign dedicated to the iconic toy during its 50th anniversary year. A symbol of problem solving, intelligence, creativity and perseverance, the Rubik’s Cube will be celebrated with a multifaceted, year-long marketing campaign themed ‘Make Your Move’, to inspire the next generation of problem solvers. The milestone year will include new launches and product collaborations, and the debut of an all-new mobile game Rubik’s Match.

Littlest Pet Shop Experience on Roblox Smashes Expectations with Over 2 Million Visits in First Month

Littlest Pet Shop (LPS), one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, has relaunched globally, with product hitting shelves this month. In anticipation of its retail debut, Littlest Pet Shop is already enchanting fans with over 2 million unique visits of the brand’s new digital experience on the global immersive platform for communication and connection, Roblox. A collaborative project between Master Toy licensee, Basic Fun!, a top global marketer of toys, Hasbro, Inc, a leading toy and game company, and Suit Up Games, a recognized Roblox development studio, the experience is designed to bring the brand’s engaging world of lovable pets to life in the digital realm for today’s kids and kidults alike.

People of Play Announces 22nd Annual Line-up of Inventor, Innovation and Playful Events

Gear up for a week of innovation and fun, because People of Play (POP) is announcing a lineup of blockbuster events for both the trade as well as kids and their families this November. POP Week events bring together consumers, families, inventors, manufacturers, retailers, educators, hobbyists, social media influencers and the media – at the beginning of the holiday season – to play, celebrate, discover, support and promote the creation of toys and games.

‘Twilight Daycare: The Show’ Debuts in Roblox with Record Numbers

Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS), the innovative IP animation studio, and Gamefam, the leading metaverse game developer, publisher and strategist, teamed up to produce a genre-defining, immersive scripted comedy series based on the massive hit Roblox experience Twilight Daycare (over 2 billion lifetime visits) – marking the first-ever animated series produced fully in Roblox. Debuting last July during an exclusive 5-day in-game window, Twilight Daycare: The Show debuted centered around a first-of-its-kind interactive roleplay experience. engaging 1.6 million viewers. Based on the overwhelmingly positive response, WSS and Gamefam are releasing five additional episodes of the show, every other week starting on Friday, January 19, 2024.