aNb Media News, January 31, 2018

  • Toysmith Named an Exclusive Distributor for Spin Master
  • KidSource Named North American Distributor for Viking, Quercetti, and Mojo
  • LEGO Gaming Publisher TT Games Opens New Mobile Games Studio
  • Chinese Company Meisheng Seeks to Acquire Majority Shares in Jakks Pacific
  • ASTRA Announces Toy Fair Programs for Independent Retailers
  • LIMA to Induct Elias Fasja-Cohen, Brian Goldner into Licensing Hall of Fame

Real Deal

  • Tucker Toys Enters Distribution Agreement with Swimways
  • Funko Gives Summoners War the Pop! Treatment
  • Wildbrain Named Exclusive Brand Manager for BRB’s Kids YouTube Catalog
  • LEGO Expands Jurassic World Partnership
  • Disney, ‘Her Universe’ Reach New Deal
  • Mattel, Nickelodeon Form Expanded Partnership for ‘Thomas & Friends’

You’re Hired

  • Basic Fun! Taps Ashley Mady as Head of Brand Development
  • Kingston Upped to SVP, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products

Real Deal

  • Angry Birds, NFL Team for SuperBowl
  • New Rachel Zoe x Quinny and Maxi-Cosi Collection Strolls into Nordstrom
  • Funko, PEZ Unveil New Miraculous Ladybug Merch
  • Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder Ink New Distribution Deals
  • Lazy Oaf Launches Betty Boop Collection
  • Deer Little Forest Names U.S. Licensing Agent

aNb Media News, January 24, 2018

  • Toys “R” Us To Close 180 U.S. Stores
  • Minnie Earns Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Bestselling Children’s Book Wonder Expands Product Line
  • TOMY to Rollout Incredibles Lamaze Toy Line
  • Nintendo Labo Readies for Launch

aNb Media News, January 17, 2018

  • LEGO, Teams Up with Chinese Internet Giant Tencent
  • 9 Story Acquires Out of the Blue Enterprises
  • Worldwise Buys PetEgo
  • Steiff Gets Back to Roots, Relaunches in the U.S.
  • New Study Finds Young Moms Reach for Toys with Developmental Messaging

You’re Hired

  • Funrise Taps Brunell as Global Brand Manager
  • ChizComm Ups MacNeil, Hires Chisholm
  • King Bee Limited Appoints Ytterbo as SVP

aNb Media News, January 10, 2018

  • Schylling Acquires Lifespan Brands’ LAVA Assets
  • Target Invites Toy Designers, Inventors to Pitch Products at Toy Fair
  • The Toy Association’s Board Names 2018-2019 Nominees