Hape Supports 10th Annual ‘Christmas with the Curry’s’ Holiday Event

The 10th Annual Christmas with the Curry’s kicked off the holiday season and spirit with a major charitable drive at Bridge Yard in Oakland, California, supporting 500 local Oakland families on Sunday, December 11th. Among the many charitable partners, Hape had the honor of supporting more than 2,000 participants with wrapped branded product to take home. Each family went home with more than $2,000 worth of gifts inspired by Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation – a perfect match and fit for Hape’s “Love Play, Learn” mantra.

Beacon Communications Expands Leadership Team

Beacon Communications, a division of Integrated Marketing and Media Agency, Beacon Media Group, has announced a series of new appointments to leadership in order to support its next phase of growth and enhance operational efficacy in the new year. The agency is focused on its global brand strategy and strong foundation within the family, toy, gaming, and lifestyle industries, with a commitment to expanding into new markets.

Warner Bros Discovery Global Brands and Experiences Announces New Global Consumer Products Leadership Team

Warner Bros Discovery Global Brands and Experiences (GBE), the division of Warner Bros Discovery that encompasses the Global Consumer Products and Themed Entertainment businesses, the Company’s Franchise Development and Brand management, including Harry Potter and DC, announced a new global leadership team for its Consumer Products business, formalizing the integration between two legacy divisions, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Discovery Consumer Products. 

2023 WTHRA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for ToyFest

2023 will see the induction of three members of the WTHRA Hall of Fame including Lorraine Bozeman, Carol Knight and Mark Parsons. A Retailer of the Year award will be given to a small west coast based toy store chain, Piccolo Mondo located in Oregon. The ToyFest Gala will take place at Resorts World’s nightclub Zouk, Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM. While ToyFest has evolved from a local toy show for specialty retailers, based in Pomona, CA to a national show, utilizing both permanent showrooms and temporary booths at the World Market Center Las Vegas, the basics have remained the same. The core value, toy industry community, camaraderie and celebration are at its pinnacle during the ToyFest Gala at which awards are given to respected industry leaders. 

Distroller Donates 50 Neonate Babies to Miracle Babies Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive

Distroller World, a retail entertainment brand that exists to fill the world with joy by pushing the limits of imagination and creativity through unique experiences and storytelling, will donate 50 Neonate Babies to the Miracle Babies Santa’s Workshop toy drive event on Dec. 14-20, 2022. The event will be held by appointment only at 8745 Aero Drive, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92123. 

Creative Kids Group and Little Tikes Expand Partnership to United Kingdom and Ireland

Creative Kids Group, a leader in the innovation of kids’ toys, has announced the expansion of their partnership with Little Tikes, one of the MGA Entertainment brands, to bring classic, high-quality, wooden toys to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Trusted by parents for more than 50 years, Little Tikes is known for quality toys and backyard playsets, and first entered the wooden toy category in partnership with Creative Kids earlier this year, with North American sales currently underway.

ZAG Appoints James Nunziati as Head of Global Sales for the Company’s ZAG Play Toy Division

Following the August 2022 announcement that award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG launched a new global toy division, the company has appointed former Zuru executive James Nunziati to the post of Head of Global Sales, ZAG Play Toy Division, reporting to the division’s Senior Vice President, Helena Perheentupa. The announcement was made by Jeremy Zag, Founder and CEO, ZAG.