Kids2, a global company that designs holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families, has announced the acquisition of Summer Infant, a leader in premium infant and juvenile products. Summer Infant, which includes SwaddleMe, joins the Kids2 Group umbrella of entities, including renowned brands Baby Einstein, Ingenuity, and Bright Starts.
Each year, at the conclusion of the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation selects its Regional and National Campaigns & Coordinators of the Year. The winners are selected based on several specific criteria. Most importantly, executing a local campaign that epitomizes the highest honor and traditions of the United States Marine Corps that assists as many children-in-need as possible in their local community.
ASTRA unveiled its 2022 Best Toys for Kids award winners. The list includes twelve winning toys in twelve categories. “ASTRA’s Best Toys for Kids award program reflects the collective expertise of hundreds of toy retailers who know toys inside out,” said Sue Warfield, president of ASTRA. “The list of winners represents the best of the fun, top-quality, high play value products consumers can find in locally-owned neighborhood toy stores around the country.”
Speed and vocabulary skills come into play in Pik Qwik, the new lightning-fast word game from TCG Toys, the toy and game company behind the popular strategy game Trominii and Rummoli, as well as the manufacturer of classics like Mexican Train Dominos, Chinese Checkers and Cats Pajamas.
OnChain Studios has announced a global, multi-year partnership with Mattel for its Cryptoys NFT platform, a new generation of digital toys that live on the blockchain. The partnership, OnChain Studios’ first and only with a toy company, will bring Mattel’s iconic brands into a collectible, interactive world through Cryptoys’ expansive and playable universe, ushering in a new era for the toy and game industry on the Flow blockchain. Unlike static NFT projects, Cryptoys are animated, playable collectibles that come to life the moment they’re unwrapped.
Just Play, a leading global consumer products company, announced the release of a Ukraine Relief Special Edition Slinky in partnership with The Toy Foundation (TTF) to provide humanitarian aid for Ukrainian children and families. The blue and yellow Slinky is available now at Amazon, Meijer, and other retailers for $5, with 100% of profits funding Ukraine relief efforts through TTF’s Emergency Relief Fund.
Countless writers have sought to capture the history of American pop culture in magazines, newspapers and books, but the material artifacts are often an afterthought. In My Life and Toys, acclaimed director, writer, and producer, Brian Levant places his extraordinary collection of toys from comics, TV, and films on the center stage. The toys, reverently photographed by Joe Pellegrini, span media history from the shows of the author’s childhood, such as The Flintstones and The Lone Ranger, to mementos from the programs Levant grew up to write or produce, including Mork & Mindy and Happy Days, and films he directed, including Beethoven; this unparalleled collection is only possible from a devoted fan and toy collector.
Fun In Motion Toys is pleased to announce the promotion of Sadie Stewart to the new position of VP of Finance and Administration. She joined the organization in 2021 as the head of finance and has since taken on many additional responsibilities leading to this new departmental leadership role.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC will release a “paw-some” pack of all-new products inspired by the four-legged stars of Warner Bros Pictures’ upcoming animated adventure, DC League of Super-Pets. From adorable preschool toys to premium pet products, along with a video game, children’s books and a DC original graphic novel, apparel and housewares, the new global merchandise collection captures the loveable and loyal spirit of the DC Super-Pets. Premier partners around the globe – including Fisher Price, Rubies, Buckle Down, Fetch For Pets, Just Play, Hallmark, and Random House Children’s Books – have collaborated with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC to bring DC League of Super-Pets merchandise to mass market and specialty retailers leading up to the film’s release in theaters only, beginning 27 July internationally and on July 29 in North America.