The Play Date Is the Toy Industry’s Top Spot to Exhibit 2023 Products to Exclusive Media Guests



Given Toy Fair’s new September timeline, The Play Date is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for toy and game companies to showcase their 2023 lineups and offer sneak peeks to the press on March 8, 2023, in New York City. Learn more about how you can take part…

LEGO Launches A-Frame Cabin Set for Winter



The latest set for adult builders is inspired by the architectural design of real A-frame log cabins. It was designed by Andrea Lattanzio, an Italian LEGO fan designer, and has two stories: an upper-level bedroom and a lower-level living room and kitchen. Read more…

Spielwarenmesse 2023 Welcomes Ukraine to International Pavilions



The Spielwarenmesse Toy Business Forum is welcoming 15 countries to present products within its International pavilions. Ukraine will participate for the first time, with its own pavilion proudly flying the country’s flag in Hall 3. Read more…

Hasbro Unveils Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Collection



This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise and Hasbro is offering a full range of toys and collectibles that fans need to celebrate in morphin’ style. The line includes new waves of Lightning Collection action figures and Megazords. Read more at The Pop Insider…

ZAG Play Toy Division to Debut Inaugural Line at Spielwarenmesse



The company behind Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir will show off the first products from its in-house ZAG Play Toy Division at the international trade fair. ZAG promises a robust line of toys across 10 categories. Read more…

The Nacelle Co. Greenlights ‘Robo Force’ Animated Series



Following the debut of its first wave of Robo Force action figures last month at independent specialty toy stores across the U.S., the company greenlit a Robo Force TV series. The first season will feature six 22-minute episodes. Read more…

Playmobil Debuts Naruto Shippuden Figures



Characters from the Naruto Shippuden shounen anime will hit toy departments later this year. Previously teased last summer, the licensed figures from Playmobil will roll out in multiple waves over the next several months. Read more at The Toy Insider…

Kids2, Moonbug Team Up for New Baby Einstein Show, Toy Line



Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers is a STEAM-based show with 5-minute episodes that explore the ocean with Baby Einstein characters like Cal, Neptune, Opus, Tinker, and Dean. The series supports an all-new collection of infant toys. Learn more…

U.S. Retail Sales Spiked 7% in 2022, NRF Says



According to the National Retail Federation, the 2022 November-December holiday season saw overall U.S. retail sales spike 5.3% over the same period in 2021. The $936.3 billion tally fell short of the NRF’s forecast due to continuing inflation, but full-year sales grew by 7%. Read more…

PlayMonster Names Steve Adolph CEO; Tim Kilpin Executive Chairman



Wisconsin-based PlayMonster says that Adolph has skillfully steered and executed the company’s global business strategy and operations plans since joining as President last September. Read more…

Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John Debuts Her First Book



Stories & Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love follows John’s unlikely combination of small-town southern roots and big-city Ivy League education. Learn more…

Creative Fold Welcomes Edoardo Kulp as Co-Owner, Director of Business Development



Creative Fold is an agency that works with toy and game companies such as What Do You Meme?, Exploding Kittens, ThinkFun, and more. Read more…

Genius Brands Names Musician Juan Carlos ‘JC’ Quintero as Head of Genius Music



The kids’ entertainment company, known for its content such as Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten on Kartoon Channel and Llama Llama on Netflix, has opened the doors to a new division, Genius Music. Learn more…