JAKKS Pacific Teases ‘The Simpsons’ Toys at WonderCon; Hot Wheels Launches Autism-Friendly Flippin Fast Die-Cast Car

March 28, 2024

Submit Your New Products for The Toy Book’s 2024 Specialty Toys & Gifts Issue!

The Toy Book is looking for the best new products to share with specialty retailers across North America!

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From the Editor: Can The Laugh Factory and a Toy Industry Vet Save TikTok; How Many Lives Does GameStop Have Left?

Despite a slip in earnings, GameStop still sold more than $700 million in toys and collectibles last year. Meanwhile, David Fuhrer takes the helm at The Laugh Factory with plans to acquire TikTok. Can GameStop and TikTok be saved?

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Exclusive: Abacus Brands’ Cold Case VR Invites Budding Sleuths to Solve ‘The Case of the Fatal Follower’

The innovators at Abacus Brands are putting a virtual reality (VR) spin on the murder mystery games genre.

Adventure Media & Events, The Toy Foundation Join Forces for 2024 Events

Adventure Media & Events, the toy industry’s leading media organization serving trade and consumer audiences across The Toy Book, The Toy Insider, and The Pop Insider, named The Toy Foundation as the Social Responsibility Partner for its 2024 Toy Insider events in New York City.

Springfield Shenanigans: JAKKS Pacific Teases ‘The Simpsons’ Toys at WonderCon

This weekend, JAKKS Pacific will give WonderCon audiences a sneak peek at new toys and collectibles inspired by the long-running animated series The Simpsons.

Hot Wheels Launches Autism-Friendly Flippin Fast Die-Cast Car

Mattel’s Hot Wheels has released a new product ahead of Autism Acceptance Month, which begins April 1. The Flippin Fast Die-Cast was designed specifically for open-ended, sensory play.

LEGO’s ‘Building Blocks’ for a Greener Future: $2.4M Carbon Removal Pact

Hasbro Strikes Back with More Star Wars Dark Side Collectibles for Imperial March

Say Hello to 2XL: Mego’s AI Robot Is Ready to Rock Playtime

Mighty Jaxx Launches ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Figures

UN Declares International Day of Play on June 11

Thailand Toy Expo Launches 2024 Hong Kong Pavilion

It's Game Time: Why GAMA Expo Is a Must-Attend Event

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve felt this kind of energy at a trade show.

Women in Toys: Unveiling the Wonder in Every Woman

Ehi Oviasu-Kahn, Chairwoman of the Board, celebrates the empowerment of women at every stage of their careers.

Licensing Expo Launches Upgraded Meetings Platform

The event's organizers launched an updated Meetings Platform for attendees to utilize before the event. New features will streamline booking meetings, searching for specific brands, and more.