On the latest of aNb Media’s ShopTalk, we sit down with Ashley Mady, president of Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) to discuss WIT’s initiatives, how the organization has evolved to meet the needs of its members, and why there’s still a lack of women in the C Suite of the toy industry.
Mattel announced the expansion of its global licensing agreement with Disney to span new titles and to design and develop toys inspired by characters from all Pixar Animation Studios’ film properties. Included in the new agreement are upcoming 2020 movie releases, including Onward, as…
Anki, the toy robotics company behind the original AI racing course Anki OverDrive and the adorable robot companion Cosmo, is shutting down.
By Laurie Chartorynsky, The Toy Association It’s no secret that the changing toy, children’s entertainment, and retail landscapes are putting many toymakers on edge. To help business owners navigate the evolving toy market, join The NPD Group’s Juli Lennett, senior vice president and industry…
Viking Toys announced the debut of Ecoline, an eco-friendly toy collection that uses a bio-based material made of 100-percent renewable sugar cane.
TCG Toys will launch Rubik’s-branded jigsaw puzzles featuring trademarked square die-cut pieces. The new Rubik’s collection will go on sale this fall, ahead for Rubik’s 40th anniversary celebrations in 2020. “Rubik’s Cube is known the world over for its colorful 3D puzzle Cube that…
Moose Toys announced the appointment of James Knight to the role of general manager, design (boys, youth electronics, licensed and preschool). A 20-year toy veteran, Knight has held senior positions throughout the toy industry, including LEGO, Spin Master, Mattel, and Hasbro. His development experience extends…
ASTRA’s 2019 Best Toys for Kids Award finalists were narrowed down from hundreds of nominations to 92 specialty toys in 17 categories. From this group of finalists, ASTRA member retailers will vote online to select the winning toys that will become “the year’s top…
KidStuff Public Relations was named the public relations agency for Tech Will Save Us. The London-based DIY tech toy company will benefit from both the PR firms’ divisions: KidStuff PR for parenting-focused and lifestyle media, and TechStuff PR for technology-focused media and influencers. …
