aNb Media News, October 11, 2011

  • Zinkia Appoints Evolution Management Group as U.S. Licensing Agent for Pocoyo
  • Ubisoft Announces Deal With Nickelodeon for Raving Rabbids TV Series
  • Kidz Bop Partners With Ad Council to Show Support for Let’s Move! Campaign
  • Activision and Toys “R” Us Launch Global Marketing Initiative for Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure
  • Canadian Specialty Retailers to Celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day; ASTRA Announces 2012 Show Dates
  • Jack Spade Unveils Coca-Cola Collection
  • Richmond Management Group Partners With Wendy Bellissimo

aNb Media News, October 6, 2011

  • Jakks Not Interested in Oaktree Offer
  • Spin Master Ltd. Enters Italy
  • The Canadian Group Announces Rebranding Strategy, Shortens Name to TCG
  • Toys “R” Us Offers More Ways to Pay This Holiday Season
  • Scholastic Releases New Magic School Bus Storybook App for iPad
  • Jay At Play Looks to License Properties, Signs ELA as Licensing Agency
  • Eco-Toymakers Start BeginAgain Toys, Acquire ImagiPlay

aNb Media News, October 5, 2011

  • Update from Dallas Fall Toy Preview
  • Sakar’s Nerf-branded Tech Gear Hits Retail Next Month
  • MEGA Brands Partners with Moshi Monsters Creator Mind Candy
  • Mattel Announces Sustainable Sourcing Principles

Real Deal

  • Monster Jam Signs New Licensees
  • The New York Times Signs Deal With Andrews McMeel
  • New Disney-Inspired Bridal Gowns from Alfred Angelo
  • Jakks Pacific’s Tollytots to Create Rubik’s Cube Preschool Toys
  • Dr. Seuss Taps The Wild East Group for India Licensing Program
  • AGP Signs Care Bears Apparel Deals In UK, Ireland
  • Frigidaire Expands Into Kitchen Products

aNb Media News, October 4, 2011

  • Techno Source to Develop Electronic Handheld Tetris Games
  • Wonder Forge Launches App-Enabled Preschool Game
  • Imperial Toy and Kidz Bop to Launch Pop Star Toy Line
  • New Discovery Kids Toys
  • Rapunzel Welcomed As 10th Disney Princess

NASCAR and Spin Master Take the Wheel

NASCAR is back on track with its licensing program and Spin Master is in the driver’s seat. Spin Master signed a multi-year agreement, which was announced in June, that gives the toy company the exclusive licensing rights for NASCAR-branded toy categories including replica vehicles, playsets, action figures, remote control items, and much more. The line will be sold in the mass market as well as specialty retailers nationwide.

aNb Media News, September 29, 2011

  • LEGO Introduces Life of George; Game Combines App with LEGO-Brick Play
  • Techno Source and Character Options Expand Partnership
  • TRU Relaunches Imaginarium
  • Little Airplane Productions to Introduce Toot Town at MIP Jr.
  • Poof-Slinky Acquires Scientific Explorer, Fuzzoodles
  • Cepia Premieres Quest for Zhu Movie

Real Deal

  • Jakks Signs Deals for Winx and Monsuno
  • WBCP Signs Wonder Forge for Games
  • Douglas Company to Offer Clifford Plush