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The LEGO Group Marks 90 Years with World Play Day
World Play Day is the first-ever global LEGO celebration, which will honor the moment that Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Kristiansen turned his attention to toymaking in 1932. Read more...
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EXCLUSIVE: The Nacelle Co. Unveils Plans for Sectaurs, Power Lords Reboots
The Toy Book delivers first looks at two nostalic brands from the 1980s that are relaunching this year from The Nacelle Co.: Coleco's Sectaurs and Revell's Power Lords. Read more...
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‘90s Nostalgia Returns With Barbie 30th Anniversary Totally Hair Doll Line
Mattel's best-selling Barbie returns with new friends and the ankle-length hair that kids loved in the 1990s. Read more...
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World of EPI Debuts Collectible Dolls Inspired by Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
The World of EPI continues its licensing expansion with a new range of Fresh Dolls that capture the spirit of the Black Panther. Read more...
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Insight Editions, The Pokémon Co. Team up for Publishing Program
A plethora of Pokémon book titles are on the way, ranging from daily journaling to Pokémon-inspired cookbooks. The program officially kicked off with Pokémon Wisdom, a Pokémon-themed notebook. Read more...
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Jazwares' Squishmallows Gamer Squad Honors the Tech of Yesteryear
The latest Squishmallows plush take design cues from classic tech, including tape decks, arcade games, and more. Read more....
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Moonbug Entertainment, BBC Team up for Kids’ Content
An expanded content licensing deal will bring toy-centric titles, including CoComelon, Blippi Wonders, Little Baby Bum, and more to kids in the UK. Read more...
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ZAG Launches Global Toy Division, Helena Perheentupa to Lead with Spielwarenmesse Debut Planned
ZAG is making a bigger move into the toy department by rebranding ZAG Lab as ZAG Play and opening a global toy division. Read more...
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Brand & Licensing Innovation Summit North America Reveals First Wave of Speakers
Executives from Toys "R" Us, Licensing International, BMO Capital Markets, and others will take the stage at the event this fall. Read more...
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Nick Jonas Talks Trivia, the Most Competitive Jonas Brother, and Launching His Own Game
The Toy Book's Editor-in-Chief Maddie Michalik chats with Nick Jonas about his new game LINKEE and partnership with Big Potato games in a special feature at the Toy Insider. Hone your trivia skills...
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Serpentor and More Declassified Intel from Hasbro
The Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn catches up with Hasbro's G.I. Joe brand team for the latest news on the iconic brand in a special feature at the Pop Insider. Knowing is half the battle...
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U.S. Toy, Horizon Group USA Ink Retail Distribution Pact for Specialty Toy and Gift Market
Products from Horizon Group will be more accessible to independent toy stores and other specialty retailers beginning this fall. Read more...
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Zulily Unwraps Third Annual Top 25 Holiday Toys List
The digital retailer kicks off hot toy list season in the U.S. with 25 limited-time offerings. Read more...
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Funko Q2 Earnings Pop! with Record 33.7% Sales Spike
The manufacturer of toys, games, collectibles, and pop culture-infused lifestyle products reported its highest first-half net sales in company history. Read more...
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Spin Master Acquires Digital Game Studio Nørdlight
Following an initial investment last year, Spin Master takes the reigns at Swedish digital game studio Nørdlight. The first order of business? A game based on Rubik's Cube. Read more...
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The LEGO Group Invests in Expansion of Monterrey Factory
As part of a $500 million investment, this new expansion in Mexico will increase production capacity in order to meet growing, long-term demand globally. Read more...
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Swerve Bolsters Communications Team with New Hires, Promotions, New Roles
The Canadian agency that counts Jazwares, Mastermind Toys, and Playmobil among its clients makes staffing moves. Read more....
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