Hasbro, Horizon Group USA Ink Play-Doh Licensing Deal; Disguise to Produce ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Costumes

April 4, 2024

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PMI Kids’ World Signs Global Licensing Agreement with Mojang Studios for ‘Minecraft’

PMI Kids’ World will release several new Minecraft products this summer thanks to a global licensing deal.

LEGO Stores to Become KultureCity Inclusive Certified This Month

The LEGO Group is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with several initiatives, including sensory inclusive certification from the nonprofit KultureCity.

Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Returns for 2024

Hasbro Women Innovators of Play will kickstart its 2024 campaign with its second Annual Challenge, networking events, and its first Girl Innovators of Play campaign.

Toy & Edu China, Baby & Stroller China, Licensing China to Welcome Guests Next Week

Messe Frankfurt’s Toy & Edu China, Baby & Stroller China, and Licensing China shows are set to return April 8-10 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center.

Party with a Purpose: The Toy Foundation to Open LA Fall Preview Week with Fundraising Event

‘Stumble Guys,’ Hasbro Partner for Dungeons & Dragons Courses, Archetypes

Jazwares Vault Launches with Limited, Exclusive Goods for Collectors

Bene Buddies Encourage Positive Behaviors with Fun Rewards System

Hugimals World, The Joyful Heart Foundation Partner for New Pillow

Bearaby Launches 4 New Bearabuddies Plush

WildBrain, MetaPals Partner for Teletubbies AI Digital Companions

Talkin’ Toys: Secret Origins of the Santaverse

The Lumistella Company has a lot in store for families — and retailers — this year as it shapes new lore that extends beyond the holidays.

Jazwares Cares: How the Company Behind Squishmallows Makes a Difference

Jazwares is one of the fastest-growing toy companies in the business, and its growth has allowed the company to bring joy to others as it gives back to the communities around it.

Who You Gonna Call? Disguise to Produce ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Costumes

Disguise, the global costume division of JAKKS Pacific, is partnering with Sony Pictures Consumer Products to produce new costumes inspired by the recently released Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire film.

Hasbro, Horizon Group USA Ink Play-Doh Licensing Deal

As a part of the collaboration, Horizon Group USA will produce and globally distribute Play-Doh air-dry clay, craft kits, and other alternative compound products.

Remarkable Brands to Represent Innov8 Creative Academy’s Deddy Bears in North America

Napa Valley Toys Enters Licensing Agreement with Franco Manufacturing for NightBuddies

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Miniso Takes Over Times Square with New Pop-Up

The newest Miniso pop-up store has opened for business in Times Square in New York City, right next to the Disney Store.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Opens Windsor, UK Location

Build-A-Bear opened a Workshop location at Windsor Royal Station, in Windsor, UK. The new store offers the signature Build-A-Bear Make-Your-Own experience.

TCG Toys Takes on New VP of Global Sales Amid 25th Anniversary

TCG Toys has named Lindsay Karbum as its new Vice President of Global Sales as the Toronto-based company celebrates its 25th anniversary.

In Memoriam: Richard Connell ‘Rich’ Rooney, PlayMonster

Richard Connell “Rich” Rooney, Chief Operations & Logistics Officer at PlayMonster, died unexpectedly on March 27 at the age of 53.

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