Licensing International Announces License-X Germany Event

Spielwarenmesse eG and Licensing International have announced a co-branded event that combines their skillsets to provide the Germany and the wider German-speaking region with a licensing event of its own. Licensing-X Germany will offer the licensing sector across Germany, Austria and Switzerland a new platform and will coincide with Insights-X, the established stationery event, from 5 to 7 October 2022 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre.

Magikbee and WildBrain to bring Mattel’s Classic Polly Pocket Series to KidsBeeTV

Magikbee and WildBrain have signed an agreement to license Seasons 9, 10, and 11 of Mattel’s classic Polly Pocket series for Magikbee’s kids’ streaming platform, KidsBeeTV. KidsBeeTV is a global brand with customers in more than 200 countries. In that sense, Polly Pocket is a key IP in the kids’ streaming app catalog, appealing to a large fan base around the world and resonating with both kids and their parents. The classic animated series, which originally premiered in 2010, is based on Mattel’s original micro-scale doll brand that first launched in 1989 and is well-known and much-loved. The classic Polly Pocket episodes are now available on KidsBeeTV.

Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids Showcase ‘A Battle of the Grossest’

Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the venerable-but-irreverent Madballs brand, and The Topps Company, owner of the renowned-yet-over-the-top Garbage Pail Kids brand (“GPK”), have released much-anticipated limited-edition collaborations that fans of these iconic 80s brands have been eagerly waiting for. By playfully pitting the two “heavyweights of gross” against one another, licensees such as Chalk Line, Dynamite Entertainment, and Premium DNA have brought these brands back to life for the ultimate face-off.

‘Only An Ocean’ Makes Waves at Global Pet Expo

Only An Ocean invites you to its booth at Global Pet Expo (#5226) to discover its latest ‘Wave’ of new partner brands and products. Cheryl Pedersen, Co-Founder said: ‘The Global Pet Expo is a great opportunity for Only An Ocean to display product lines from Beco, PetDreamHouse, Max & Molly, PoochieBells, Hownd, Southern Dog and the Happy Mutt Nut Company in our ocean-themed interactive booth. Visit with us and fish for prizes in our ‘ocean ball pit’.

Fun in Motion Announces Wes Peden Glow.0 LED Juggling Balls

The fun of juggling has now been given a new dimension with the debut of the Wes Peden Signature Series Glow.0 LED Juggling Balls by Fun In Motion Toys. Developed in collaboration with Wes Peden (voted #1 in the “Top 40 Juggler of the Year” for 10 times), each of the three soft and squeezable Glow.0 juggling balls features two LED lights for a brighter and more colorful juggling experience. Even better, a programmable memory chip allows you to select 20 different light modes…all dimmable and rechargeable with a three-head USB cable.

Elenco Powers Up a Smart Sponsorship with Deloitte

Elenco Electronics, the creators of the award-winning Snap Circuits brand of educational circuit-building toys, announces that it has been named a participant sponsor of The Smart Factory @ Wichita, a new Industry 4.0 immersive experience center, established by Deloitte and Wichita State University in Kansas.

Smart Teddy Announces New and Engaging Content Updates for 2022

Smart Teddy, the fun, customized, connected bear that helps parents engage their little ones with a furry companion while simultaneously helping kids set up good habits, is announcing the company’s 2022 seasonal content updates. As a part of an emerging generation of educational, smart toys Smart Teddy is programmed with more than 25 daily activities and playful interactions aimed to educate, engage and entertain.

Trio of Educational Toy Companies Support Children & Families In Ukraine

With thousands of children and families gravely affected by the conflict in Ukraine, the family of award-winning educational toy companies Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind has announced they are providing support in numerous meaningful ways. Along with financial support, the companies are sending a number of educational toys and activity sheets translated into Ukrainian to benefit thousands of refugee children who are in desperate need of resources in their native language.