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Autism Network Picks Shashibo and Mozi for 2022 Autism & Gift Guide

Fun In Motion Toys was honored to have its Shashibo and Mozi toys both selected by the Autism Network for its prestigious 2022 Autism Toy & Gift Guide. The announcement was made by Kevin Daniels, President and Co-Founder of the company. For Shashibo, given the Autism Network’s “Adult Boredom Buster” Award, it’s the latest accolade for America’s #1 fidget toy. Mozi, often described as being like a Slinky for your arm, with its ability to spin continuously and effortlessly as it moves up and down from one arm to another, won the “Caregiver – Best Sensory Toy” Award.

Moose Games Expands into Experiential Gaming with Acquisition of Nine Arches

Moose Games, the gaming innovation division of award-winning Moose Toys, announced that it has acquired the global distribution rights for Nine Arches, a unique, offline gaming experience where your game board becomes the world. Henceforth, the Nine Arches Legacy Edition, Travel Edition and all future games will be included in Moose Games’ growing portfolio. Moose Games expands into experiential gaming with acquisition of Nine Arches, a “curiously daring game of adventures.” In Nine Arches, players work together to create nine original experiences by selecting and combining cards from a magical, activity-generating deck. The game was created during the pandemic to inspire players of all ages to create memorable experiences together and focus on their wellness in the real world instead of staying at home, on screens.

Mattel Creations Launches Digital Collectibles Marketplace

Mattel announced that it has launched its own digital collectibles (NFT) marketplace on Mattel Creations, the company’s collector and direct-to-consumer platform. Series 4 of the Hot Wheels NFT Garage, set for release on December 15, will be the first offering of Mattel Digital Collectibles to launch on the new marketplace. The Mattel Creations Digital Collectibles Marketplace is built on the Flow blockchain, a fast, decentralized, and eco-friendly blockchain designed to support consumer-scale decentralized applications serving mainstream audiences. Made for mainstream consumers, the Mattel Creations Digital Collectibles Marketplace will not require users to own cryptocurrency to make purchases and will integrate a peer-to-peer trading platform that will allow collectors to trade their digital collectibles between them in early 2023. Also coming in early 2023, customers who own Hot Wheels Garage NFTs on the WAX blockchain will be able to transfer their tokens to Flow in a 1 for 1 exchange.

Smart Teddy Launches New Line of Accessories

Smart Teddy, the connected plush toy brand, is pleased to announce a new line of ‘Early Learning’ sets. The new line of cards featuring Amazing Animals, All My Emotions and Numbers, will create additional educational content in new and innovative ways. Each card contains an electronic tag and with a tap of Smart Teddy’s ‘Super Paw,’ the plush will read the card aloud and explain the rules, promoting independent play for kids and parents.

Hasbro and Basic Fun! Ink Global Master Toy License to Relaunch Littlest Pet Shop

Basic Fun!, a leading global marketer of toys and consumer products, announced a Master Toy license agreement with Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, for the iconic Littlest Pet Shop brand. Basic Fun! is expected to manufacture and distribute Littlest Pet Shop collectible figures, playsets, and accessories to retailers worldwide as early as 2024.

Firefly Brand Management Jumps Into the Action with Arc System Works America

Global licensing agency, Firefly Brand Management has signed with Arc System Works America, Inc (ASW America), the North American Branch of Japan-based Arc System Works Co, LTD, the publisher of Japanese video games to be the licensing agent for their Guilty Gear, Blazblue, Double Dragon and River City/Kunio-Kun series of games. Firefly will commence immediately to represent the popular gaming titles in all categories including but not limited to: apparel, accessories and toys.

New England Successfully Launches the First Ever Game and Kit Day!

New England hosted the first-ever New England Game and Kit Day on October 27th at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA. Thirty-seven vendors exhibited at the event with the goal of teaching and training retailers about their new games and craft kits for the upcoming holiday season. Vendors included Ravensburger, Fat Brain Toys, Eeboo, Goliath Games, Carma Games, Winning Moves and many more.

People of Play Commits to In-Person Conferences for 2022 with Pitching Opportunities, Speakers, a Pub Night, and More

Get ready to learn, pitch and network your way to success with some of the most recognizable brands in the toy and game industry! The People of Play Inventor & Innovation Conferences, the largest and longest running toy and game inventor conference in the world, are back in person this year with an extensive lineup of speakers and panels inside and outside the industry. Plus, on the much anticipated Pub Night, we’re putting one of our own to roast, the indelible Matt Nuccio, President of Design Edge.

Goliath Group Announces Brian Weiss as New President North America

Goliath Group, a family-owned global toy company, announced that it unanimously chose toy industry veteran Brian Weiss as Goliath’s President of North America. Weiss started his tenure at Goliath Group on Nov. 1 and is focused on expanding and accelerating business growth in the United States and Canada.