Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies brand, which has dominated hot holiday toy lists two years running, is making moves to reach even more kids by launching its content on Netflix. Magic Mixies has more than 12.7 million views on YouTube, and is now making magic on Netflix with two Magic Mixies specials. The specials include content from Magic Mixies season one and two, which follow Sienna, a young girl who unlocks a glittering pathway to Mixia, a mystical land filled with magic creatures (spoiler alert: it’s the Mixlings!) and new adventures. Both specials are available in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese, further solidifying Magic Mixies’ worldwide appeal.
Industry veteran Laura Tommervik has joined Fun In Motion Toys in the new post of Director of Marketing, it was announced by Kevin Daniels, Founding President. Her distinguished career in the industry spans 25 years in Marketing and Brand leadership with such leading firms as…
JAKKS Pacific, Inc, leading toy manufacturer and Disguise Inc, world leaders in costume design have announced their panel at WonderCon in Anaheim, CA to take place on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 5pm – 6pm in Room 213CD. Get an exclusive sneak peek of JAKKS Pacific’s 2023 toy and collectible releases for Nintendo + Illumination’s new animated action-comedy, The Super Mario Bros Movie, including the Rumble R/C Kart Racer at the WonderCon panel. It is a full-function 2.4GHz R/C with a range of 100 feet. The tail pipes light up and rumble just like in the movie and Mario’s head and hands move when the vehicle turns!
One of the world’s most iconic toys will become reality when HGTV taps into the zeitgeist of Mattel’s Barbie in its new competition series, Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, set to premiere on HGTV this summer. Inspired by the singular, enduring popularity of the global icon herself and by the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of the Warner Bros. Pictures film, Barbie, HGTV will harness the unmatched power of its corporate siblings to support four nostalgia-filled episodes and execute Barbie-themed cross-network content and promotions. Punctuated by celebrity guests, pop culture history and a plethora of Barbie surprises, Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge will be hosted by supermodel, designer, author and entrepreneur Ashley Graham and feature eight teams of HGTV superstars as they transform a Southern California home into a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse. In the end, one passionate Barbie fan will get the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime stay in a home created for dreamers.
The Flash, the long-awaited Warner Bros./DC Extended Universe’s upcoming blockbuster, hits theaters on Friday, June 16th. It’s no secret: kids love superheroes! (Parents do, too!). Whether kids watch the movie with parents in theaters or parents decide to tell the story after, official movie toys from global children’s entertainment company Spin Master will bring the Flash to life and help everyone recreate the electrifying action at home.
With 90s nostalgia in full swing, this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film, Jurassic Park, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. To celebrate three decades of epic dinosaurs, ToyMonster announces the launch of two new lines of CAPTIVZ collectible dinosaur toys. The Jurassic Park CAPTIVZ Build N Battle 30th Anniversary range is available now, and the Jurassic World CAPTIVZ Hatchlings range will hatch in retail stores starting next month.
The Peninsula, whose global portfolio of luxurious hotels has drawn discerning travellers for nearly a century, is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with The World of Peter Rabbit in a licensed agreement with Penguin Ventures on behalf of brand owner Frederick Warne & Co. (now part of Penguin Random House Children’s). More than 120 years after his creation by renowned British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, and during the Year of the Rabbit, the iconic Peter Rabbit will arrive in time for Easter at The Peninsula – in the form of special themed Afternoon Tea menus, stay packages, and gifts – to ensure a memorable experience for guests and their families through the end of the year.
One of the biggest action figure phenomena of all-time returns this summer with a new look and new attitude for the new millennium. Following the world premiere of a teaser preview for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Playmates Toys has revealed a sampling of its Ninja Turtles action figures, vehicles, and role play toys based on the late summer 2023 film. Playmates Toys has the ultimate line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures, vehicles, and iconic role play weapons based on the upcoming film. Toys will be available for purchase in stores and online on June 25.
ToyFest concluded its 10th tradeshow in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy & Gift Stores from across the US attended the Las Vegas Show including stores from 48 states, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Guam, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Panama, Philippines, South America, the UK, and Venezuela. “What a week! ToyFest 2023 was filled with buyers from all over the country. The show had great energy and excitement, allowing everyone to enjoy all ToyFest had to offer. Resorts World was the perfect host hotel. Can’t wait for 2024, as we grow and continue to make ToyFest the best it can be for all.” said Sandy Lepire, ToyFest President.
