Spin Master Corporation a leading global children’s entertainment company, has announced the appointment of Michael Butcher as General Manager, North America as part of the company’s Toy Creative Center leadership team.
Just a week away from this month’s Licensing Expo 2022, legendary studio and anime industry leader Toei Animation has released the first-ever licensing report for its One Piece franchise. This new report provides an annual wrap-up of licensing gains for One Piece, the 22-year old hit anime franchise from Toei Animation, and details new license agreements and license renewals as well as highlights significant collaborations across top merchandise categories. Over the past 16 months, Toei Animation amassed more than 20 agreements as a result of its One Piece licensing efforts – including both new license agreements and license renewals.
Say hello to the Original Toobimals, a sensory toobed plush toy. Specialty toy retailers will be on the hunt at ASTRA’s Marketplace for the perfect products to stretch limited 4th quarter budgets while delighting young customers, and a look-see at Booth 1823 will have them not only stretching but popping, pushing, pulling and smiling.
Retailers looking for something fresh and full of delight will be sticking around Booth 1731 at ASTRA as Komarc Games unveils StickiKubes ($9.99) and Finger Topz ($14.99) plus showcases a half dozen best seller boxed toys and games. All are in stock and ready for childhood exploration. Specialty retailers have always had a keen eye for finding the perfect product for their customers. ASTRA’s Marketplace is this summer’s not-to-be-missed specialty toy show.
Spin Master Corporation, a leading global children’s entertainment company, has opened applications for the Spin Master Future of Play Scholarship Program supporting the education and career advancement of individuals from underrepresented communities in the fields of each of the company’s creative centers: toys, entertainment and digital games. Launched in June 2022, Spin Master’s Scholarship Program provides financial aid as well as mentorship and the potential for an internship with the company.
Silvergate Media is joining forces with Tencent Video to bring its new animated series The Creature Cases to China. Silvergate will also partner with Tencent Video on a full consumer products roll-out in China from 2023, to be led by toys and publishing. The Creature Cases is an action, comedy and detective series animated by TeamTo that follows the adventures of a unique detective duo who specialize in solving animal mysteries. The first series, launched on Netflix on April 12th, 2022, is soon to be released on Tencent Video, which will significantly expand the broadcast reach to families across China.
VTech Communications, Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of award-winning baby monitors, announced the availability of its first-ever line of LeapFrog baby monitors. The introductory line, available now at major retailers nationwide, consists of seven models including both smart video baby monitors and video baby monitors, with additional models being released later this year. The monitors include premium features such as smart remote monitoring, high-definition video, color night vision, adaptive color light and in-app sleep tips from the experts at WeeSleep.
PMI Trading & Enterprise LTD, a leading toy manufacturer, and distributor is bringing a new bounce to the Angry Birds toy line with their new Zzzopa Ball, in a deal with Rovio Entertainment brokered by IMG.
Elenco, the creator of the award-winning Snap Circuits line of educational circuit-building toys is pleased to announce that Anthony Trani has joined the Elenco team as Chief Executive Officer. An experienced business leader with over 15 years of experience in global consumer products, Anthony comes to Elenco from Bazooka Candy Brands, where he led Global Marketing and Innovation, U.S. e-commerce, and Latin America. Anthony’s appointment supports the Company’s strategic direction as it looks to strengthen and expand its business within the education and toy markets around the world.