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Mattel and Disney Frozen Dolls 2023 (1/11/2023)
Walmart’s 2022 Select Toy List: Holiday Season -- top toys under $25 (9/1/2022)
Spin Master's Bakugan® Franchise Premieres New Metaverse Experience on Roblox (8/5/2022)
Moose unveils new Mama Surprise from Little Live Pets (8/5/2022)
Dungeons & Dragons 2022 (8/5/2022)
PlayMonster is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Graczyk to the new role of CPO (7/7/2022)
Mattel Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call (7/7/2022)
Skydance Media and Mattel to Develop Matchbox Live-Action Motion Picture (7/7/2022)
Mattel to Premiere All-New Animated Preschool Series Deepa & Anoop on August 15 (7/7/2022)
Mattel Stock is Down As it Beats Earning Predications But Misses Forcasts! Second Quarter 2022 (7/7/2022)
Spin Master Teams Up with Inner-City Arts Students in Pursuit of Amplifying Diversity (6/1/2022)
PlayMonster is proud to announce Darby Zahradnik’s appointment to the American Specialty Toy (6/1/2022)
Mattel Television Partners with HBO Max and Cartoon Network on Two Live-Action American Girl Special (5/1/2022)
The LEGO Group and Hasbro unite to reveal the new, fully converting LEGO® Transformers Optimus Prime (5/1/2022)
The NPD Group Reports on First Quarter 2022 Toy Industry E-commerce Sales in China (5/1/2022)
Kingsmen Xperience and Hasbro to open the first Nerf Action Xperience in North America and world’s f (5/1/2022)
PLAYMONSTER AND VIACOMCBS LAUNCH ADULT GAME IN 2022: CRIMINAL MINDS™ UNKNOWN SUBJECT (5/1/2022)
Moon Knight News April 2022 (4/1/2022)
Man In The Arena: Tom Brady" Now Streaming On Disney+ And Hulu (4/1/2022)
Disney+ Original Shorts “Ice Age: Scrat Tales” Trailer Available Now (4/1/2022)
VTech® Expands Its Offerings with New Interactive Infant, Toddler and Preschool Toys (4/1/2022)
Cheerble Introduces its latest wicked series pet toy - Wicked Ball SE (4/1/2022)
IT'S POPPY PLAYTIME™ FOR PHATMOJO (4/1/2022)
Select Group of Hasbro Toys for April 2022 (4/1/2022)
Barbie Doll: Trip to Space (4/1/2022)
Calling All Artists! PlayMonster Unveils Spirograph® National Art Contest to Celebrate Young Cre (3/1/2022)
The Fisher-Price™ Play Lab Celebrates its Real Experts - Kids (3/1/2022)
Over 75% Stress-relieving Toys Fail to Meet Safety Standards Loose Parts and Potential Carcinogens (3/1/2022)
Diamond Announces Top Products for January 2022 (3/1/2022)
Nickelodeon Supercharges Its Franchise Strategy With Steady Stream of New Premium Content for 2022-2 (3/1/2022)
TIMELESS SPIROGRAPH BRAND EXPANDS WITH THREE NEW PRODUCTS IN 2022 (2/1/2022)
Mrs Wordsmith Partners with DK to Bring Hilariously Fun Literacy Resources to Families Across North (2/1/2022)
TOY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES TOP TOY TRENDS OF 2022 (2/1/2022)
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron Wins Creative Toy of the Year at 2022 Toy of the Year Awards (2/1/2022)
Spin Master Forecasts Fun For 2022 with Toys and Activities that Inspire Creators, Fuel Fandoms and (2/1/2022)
Reddit Co-Founder, Other Big-Name Investors See Exciting Opportunities in NFT Play-to-Earn Gaming (2/1/2022)
Osmo from BYJU’S Appoints Jonathan Naseath Chief Operating Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth (2/1/2022)
Mattel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results (2/1/2022)
Doll Play Prompts Children to Talk About Others’ Thoughts And Emotions (2/1/2022)
Mattel Announces Multiyear Global Licensing Partnership with Paramount Consumer Products for Nickelo (2/1/2022)
Hasbro announced further activation of itsbrand blueprint strategy with an extensive lineup of new c (2/1/2022)
Mattel Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call (1/13/2022)
Barbie & Fashion House Balmain Collab: Ready Wear and Accessories Exclusive NFTs (1/13/2022)
Toy Fair New York 2022 Cancelled (1/13/2022)
LEGO Group expands manufacturing capacity at its factory in Jiaxing, China to support long-term grow (1/13/2022)
Mattel's CEO Ynon Kreiz attended a White House roundtable meeting with President Biden (12/1/2021)
Mr. Kreiz further noted that Mattel is on track to achieve its highest full-year growth rate in decades. On its third quarter 2021 earnings call, the company raised guidance for the third time this year for both Net Sales in constant currency and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year in 2021. The company expects net sales this year to increase by approximately 15% in constant currency and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $900-925 million. The company reiterated that guidance at today’s Nasdaq 45th Conference, which can be viewed here.
Holiday Gift and Enjoy the Experience at Build-A-Bear Workshop or Take Advantage of Convenient Onlin (12/1/2021)
The Beary Merry Festivities continue at Build-A-Bear Workshop®! From children's gifts and décor items to pop culture favorites and collector's items, there's a furry friend waiting for everyone. Celebrate the season and start a new family holiday tradition by visiting a Build-A-Bear Workshop to make personalized "gifts with heart" or, check off everyone on your list in a few easy clicks with ready-to-love gifts from our online Giftshop at buildabear.com! Give the gift of FUN this holiday season! Whether you're looking to continue holiday traditions, or create a new one, by visiting Build-A-Bear in person or online, Build-A-Bear gift cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
PetSmart is hosting Santa Photo Days where pet parents can get a free picture of their pet with... (12/1/2021)
Holiday Pet Photo Contest
For those interested in participating in holiday photos virtually, PetSmart is also hosting the #SantaAtPetSmart contest on social media, giving 30 grand prize winners a chance to win a year's supply of premium Hill's® Science Diet® pet food. Participants will be entered in a weekly drawing by posting a photo or video of at least one pet with a holiday component on their public Instagram or Twitter, mentioning @PetSmart and using the hashtags #SantaAtPetSmart and #Contest*. Find more information at petsmart.com/SantaPhotoDaysContest. PetSmart is hosting Santa Photo Days where pet parents can get a free picture of their pet with Saint Nick himself.
VTech® announced the availability of KidiBuzz™ 3, a kid-friendly Wi-Fi smart device (12/1/2021)
VTech® announced the availability of KidiBuzz™ 3, a kid-friendly Wi-Fi smart device that allows children the ability to play games, capture images, listen to music and so much more. The latest addition to VTech's KidiTech lineup now offers the ability to stay connected with parents and other approved contacts through the new free KidiCom Chat™ app with video messaging and 3D screen effects.
Just Dutch US Partners with Nordstrom to Bring Miffy to Holiday Pop-In@Nordstrom Shops in Select Sto (12/1/2021)
Celebrate the new year and ring in 2022 at Universal Studios Hollywood’s festive EVE event (12/1/2021)
Nickelodeonand ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) partner with Darryl McDaniels, also known as mus (11/1/2021)
Nickelodeonand ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) partner with Darryl McDaniels, also known as musical artist DMC, one of the founding members of the ground-breaking hip hop group Run-DMC.
PAW Patrol® is on a Roll with Second Movie, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie™, Greenlit by Spin Master E (11/1/2021)
PLAYMONSTER’S SPIROGRAPH ANIMATOR SPINS INTO THE HOLIDAYS WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AND NOTABLE TOY LI (11/1/2021)
Mattel Creations Announces the Hot Wheels® x Gucci Cadillac Seville Celebrating Luxury Fashion House (10/1/2021)
Fisher-Price Delivering Toot-ally Life Lessons with Adventure in All-New Animated Television Series (10/1/2021)
Research on the show’s two to four-year-old viewers, we recommended that “Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go'' content incorporate 26 Life Lessons. Why 26? Well, this is an homage to the original Railway Series, a set of 26 books by the Rev. W. Awdry, which first introduced children to Thomas and his friends in 1945. The 26 Life Lessons include a range of skills addressing the three pillars of early childhood development: social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills.
JAKKS Pacific Launches New Toy Line This Week for Disney’s “Encanto” (10/1/2021)
The line coming to retail on Oct. 3 features interactive playsets including the Magical Casa Madrigal, Singing Mirabel and Magic Butterfly doll, Sing and Play Mirabel doll, Mirabel and Isabela fashion doll assortment, Mirabel’s Musical Accordion, 7” key character plush assortment and character role play dresses. The product assortment plays original scores from the upcoming movie and includes interactive elements that bring the plot of the movie to life.
Segway-Ninebot launched a recreational product called Mecha Kit compatible self-balancing scooters. (10/1/2021)
When paired with a compatible Segway-Ninebot S Model, the Mecha Kit allows users to fully experience the fun of mobility by going forward, turning around, taking aim, and hitting targets with water bullets. The sophisticated Segway-Ninebot app can be used as a smart remote control too. Enthusiasts can fully direct the vehicles and engage in exciting battles while firing water bullets while in place, strafing or blazing by a target. Some of the other features include
The MEGA Cybertruck building set includes more than 3,000 pieces that replicate the notable vehicle (10/1/2021)
“Creating collectible, design-driven products is core to MEGA, and the Cybertruck building set is a unique model,” said Bisma Ansari, SVP of MEGA. “By partnering with innovative brands within design and pop culture, MEGA continues to deliver premium products for collectors.”
Mattel 10/22/2021: Net Sales of $1,762 million, up 8% (10/1/2021)
Mattel 10/22/2021: Net Sales of $1,762 million, up 8% as reported, and 7% in constant currency, versus prior year
Reported Gross Margin of 47.8%, a decrease of 280 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin of 47.8%, a decline of 280 basis points
Reported Operating Income of $389 million, an increase of $10 million; Adjusted Operating Income of $401 million, an improvement of $4 million
UNO® Teams Up with Nike and Giannis for a Wild Product Collection (10/1/2021)
Footwear line featuring Nike’s signature Zoom Freak 3, Air Force 1 and Offline with UNO colorways and Giannis’s design. There will also be a Zoom Freak 3 Member-only black colorway with an UNO 50th anniversary logo on the tongue and wild cards across the toe, plus fun primary color hits to complete the UNO look.
Moose Toys 2021: Mixies Magic Cauldron (9/1/2021)
DesignerCon Returns to Anaheim in Partnership with Popshop Live: Tickets on Sale for the Largest Art (9/1/2021)
Tickets for this exciting return to a live show are on sale now, and fans are already buzzing about the event. From November 12th-14th attendees will once again be able to roam the halls of the largest art and toy convention in the United States, filled with highly anticipated limited drops. DesignerCon is known for their wide variety of pop culture collectibles, art, and exclusive experiences. In line with current trends DesignerCon is developing mind blowing NFT programming to include exclusive drops and funpacks. Superstar artist Greg Mike takes the helm as this year's featured artist, designing all 8 collectible badges for 2021. Not only that, but many fan favorites are back including the return of MEDICOM TOY from Japan with US exclusives only available at DesignerCon and so much more!
Disneyland Resort Celebrates the Holiday Season with Beloved Traditions and Diverse Cultural Festivi (9/1/2021)
InventHelp Inventor Develops Unique Collectible Figurines for Children (FGC-203) (9/1/2021)
VlogBox announces partnership with Digital Television Russia to work on channels for 8 kids' cartoon (9/1/2021)
Zulily Unveils Its Second Annual Top Toy List For 2021 Alongside America's Most Playful Cities (9/1/2021)
Petco Debuts Expanded "Bootique" Collection and Tips for a Safe, Spooky Halloween (9/1/2021)
Diamond Comic Distributors announced in August the release of a pair two new Pop vinyl figures from (9/1/2021)
Mattel Creations Brings Shepard Fairey’s Street Art to Homes Through the UNO Artiste Series (8/1/2021)
Mattel Creations features limited-edition, specialty items that both celebrate and expand Mattel’s intellectual property. Mattel Creations continues to be on the cusp of pop culture, working with the greatest creatives around the world using Mattel’s brands as a canvas for collaboration and expression.
Mattel and MGM to Develop Polly Pocket Action Motion Picture: Lena Dunham (7/1/2021)
“Polly Pocket was responsible for countless hours of childhood escapism for me – Polly gave me a tiny world of magic and autonomy to narrate, so it's pretty poetic to be tackling these same ideas now as a director collaborating with the brilliant Lily Collins, Robbie Brenner, Mattel and MGM. I'm so thrilled to bring to bear both my love of this historic property and also my deep-seated belief that young women need smart playful films that speak to them without condescension,” said Dunham.
Mattel Creations Announces Latest Product Drop Featuring Reimagined Collectible Toy-Inspired Art (7/1/2021)
Mattel Creations, the company’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, is further evolving its toys as art collection to include a Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) series from the super-charged Hot Wheels brand. Breaking into this new market allows Mattel to expand across this emerging art space and advance the collector offering starting with three unique NFTs from the Hot Wheels NFT Garage™ Series. The series features three vehicles from “The First Editions” vehicle collection and are available for auction.
Mattel Introduces Crossed Signals™ to Iconic Games Portfolio (7/1/2021)
Hasbro Completes Sale of eOne Music Business (7/1/2021)
Hasbro, Inc.announced that it has completed the sale of the Entertainment One Music business (“eOne Music”) for an aggregate purchase price of $385 million in cash to entities controlled by Blackstone, which also own SESAC, a leading music rights organization. As part of the transaction, Entertainment One Canada Limited sold the Canadian music division of Entertainment One.
Ad: Toy Auction: features inventory in 370+ pallet lots from Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us. (7/1/2021)
Genius Brands Appoints Never Wrong Toys as Global Master Toy Partner for Hit Animated Series “Rainbo (6/1/2021)
MasterPieces Adds Three New Licenses (6/1/2021)
American Girl Celebrates 35 Years of Making Herstory and Empowering Girls (5/1/2021)
American Girl, a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, kicks off its yearlong 35th birthday celebration with the reintroduction of its original historical characters—Samantha Parkington™, Kirsten Larson™, Molly McIntire™, Felicity Merriman™, Addy Walker™, and Josefina Montoya™. Since 1986, the cherished brand known for helping girls grow up with confidence and character, has created engaging heroines who have transported millions of girls back in time—from 1774 to 1944—through books and stories teaching courage, compassion, confidence, and resilience. Now, these same characters are about to inspire a new generation to make their own positive mark on the world.
The NPD Group: First Quarter 2021 U.S. Consumer Spending on Video Game Products Increased 30% (5/1/2021)
According to the Q1 2021 Games Market Dynamics: U.S.* report from The NPD Group, overall total consumer spending on video gaming in the U.S. totaled $14.92 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021 (January - March), an increase of 30% compared to Q1 2020.
Gains were seen across digital console and PC content, mobile and subscription spending, as well as across hardware and accessories categories.
Content spending in Q1 reached $12.8 billion, an increase of 25%. Hardware and accessories also experienced double-digit percentage gains for the quarter, increasing 81% and 42%, respectively.
The Moose Imagination Tree opens at Monash Children’s Hospital (5/1/2021)
The tree, which was officially opened by The Hon Martin Foley MP, Victorian Minister for Health, has been a labour of love that started from the opening of the Monash Children’s Hospital, creatively imagined and nurtured by The Walt Disney Company and built through the generous support of Moose Toys.
This wonderful space has been created for children and adults alike, from the children who have been confined to the hospital due to illness, to those visiting their sick siblings, and to parents who need a small sense of relief and happiness during stressful and worrying times. Guests to the tree are encouraged to explore, restore and play through a variety of sensory experiences.
Glo Pals Is Introducing Sesame Street Characters Light-up Toys (4/1/2021)
What began as a college senior project has led to an innovative startup company working with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, to light up lives through creativity and technology. Hagan Walker and Anna Barker were budding entrepreneurs in Mississippi State University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach when they hit on an innovative technology that generated light when mixed with liquid. They leveraged the discovery to create colorful cubes that, when dropped in liquid, light up in bright festive colors.
The pair received customer feedback from an appreciative mom, who used the cubes to create a soothing and happy environment for bath time for her autistic child. Since then, the innovators have repurposed the cube technology into Glo Pals that inspire imaginative learning and sensory play.
MINISO Mexico Launches Limited Edition Xico Crossover Collection (4/1/2021)
Inspired by Mexica Culture, Xico is an IP created by the celebrated Mexican designer Cristina Pineda. "I am very proud to be part of a company that helps ideas come to life and encourages projects like this," said MINISO Mexico Marketing Manager Mirna Oropeza. "Collaborating with an iconic Mexican designer was a fantastic experience, and it was heart-warming to do something specific for our country together with my fellow colleagues in MINISO headquarters. We will continue working together to come up with fun and meaningful collection ideas, for the Mexican market and others."
LOL Surprise™ Is Bringing Dancing, Fierce Fashions And Dolls To Roblox (4/1/2021)
LOL Surprise is moving into the Roblox world, bringing their fierce fashions, surprises and outrageous personalities to game play! The 'LOL Surprise™ Official Party,' a kid-safe digital game is available today on Roblox and is the first world of dolls to bring global, renowned and popular gaming influencers into the experience playing directly with fans! MGA Entertainment, Inc. (MGAE), one of the largest privately-owned global toy companies, worked with go-to source for kidtech solutions, SuperAwesome to bring this one-of-a-kind, global game play experience to fans before it opened to the general public.
Mattel to Develop Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots Live-Action Movie -- Universal Pictures (4/1/2021)
Mattel will develop Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots®, the classic tabletop game featuring battling robots, into a live-action motion picture. Mattel Films is working with Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel’s production company, One Race Films, on the project. Diesel will also star in the film.
Mattel Films will produce the project alongside Diesel and Samantha Vincent (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) from One Race Films. Ryan Engle (“Rampage,” “The Commuter”) penned the screenplay for the action adventure, which follows a father and son who form an unlikely bond with an advanced war machine. Kevin McKeon will lead the project for Mattel Films.
Mattel First-of-its-Kind, CarbonNeutral® Matchbox® Tesla Die-cast Vehicle Made from 99% Recycled (4/1/2021)
Mattel announced Drive Toward a Better Future, its product roadmap to make all Matchbox die-cast cars, playsets and packaging with 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030. This is in line with Mattel’s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all its products and packaging by 2030.
Hasbro Partners With Roblox to Bring Roblox Immersive Digital Worlds to Life (4/1/2021)
Global play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced its official partnership with Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global online platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, to introduce a range of Roblox inspired NERF blasters representing some of the most popular experiences on the Roblox platform. In addition, Hasbro has developed a Roblox version of its iconic MONOPOLY board game (MSRP: $19.99), which is available now for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse for fans aged 16 and older in the U.S. and Canada and at Big Bad Toy Shop.
Spin Master Reports Q4 and Full Year 2020 Financial Results (3/1/2021)
Financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. The Company's full Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2020 is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and posted on the Company's web site at www.spinmaster.com/financial-info.php.
Michaels Acquired by Apollo (3/1/2021)
The Michaels Companies Enters Into a Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Funds Managed by Apollo Global Management
Purchase Price of $22.00 per Share in Cash
Transaction Valued at $5.0 billion
Betty Crocker with Barbie Dream Gap Project to Empower Girls (3/1/2021)
Driven by the belief that the kitchen is the original lab, where culinary science and personal expression fuel confidence and creativity in all makers, Betty Crocker introduces the BettyLab. Through this platform, Betty Crocker, along with a number of innovative partners, will offer resources, ideas and inspiration for people to learn and explore in their own kitchens. For its first initiative, Betty Crocker is partnering with Barbie and the brand’s Dream Gap Project initiative, another cultural icon that shares a commitment to helping children reach for the stars.
Jazwares Extends Wildly Popular Squishmallows® Brand With The Launch Of Squishville (3/1/2021)
Jazwares along with Kellytoy, a subsidiary of Jazwares, is building on its hugely successful plush brand Squishmallows® with the launch of an all-new colorful and squishy brand extension called Squishville™. Select items are available now at Amazon and Hot Topic, with additional rollout at Claire's this month, Walmart in April and Target in June, the addictively squeezable Squishville plush expand the globally beloved Squishmallows universe, turning playtime into the squish-venture of a lifetime. Due to high demand, Jazwares is working with retailers to replenish stock so more fans and parents can access the products. Squishville is also available now across major retailers in the UK including Argos, Asda, Tesco, The Entertainer and Smyths.
ScrunchMiez: Moose Toys Major Retailer's Toy Supplier of the Year (3/1/2021)
Moose Toys was named the Walmart Toy Supplier of the Year Award. The award was presented during Walmart's seventh annual Supplier Growth Forum, held virtually on March 3. During the event, Walmart shared the company's strategic initiatives, key areas of focus and future growth strategies.
Co-op Action RPG DARK ALLIANCE; New Gameplay Trailer Revealed (3/1/2021)
Mattel and UNO: live-action motion picture (2/1/2021)
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that the company is developing UNO®, into a live-action motion picture.
Nickelodeon and Awesomeness: Brand-new Live-action: JoJo Siwa (2/1/2021)
2021 Top Toy Trends That Are Expected To Drive Toy Industry Sales (2/1/2021)
The growing “kidult” trend was fueled by the pandemic, with more adults than ever turning to toys to bring some joy and levity into their lives. Toys and games have been a means of escapism for adults and offer a way to reconnect with their own inner child. This trend includes games fueled by adult topics, social media trends, and other fads; collectibles and building toys that appeal to hardcore fans; crowd-funded toys; and toys that invite casual fans into the fold across a wide range of fandoms.
2021 Top Toy Trends (2/1/2021)
Game Stopped? Who Wins and Loses When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide. (2/1/2021)
Mattel Television and Nickelodeon Announce Plans to Produce an Animated Series and Live-Action TV (2/1/2021)
Mattel, and Nickelodeon today announced plans to produce a new animated series and live-action television movie musical based on Monster High, the iconic franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures.
University Games Announces Grand Opening of Virtual Showroom (2/1/2021)
The showroom is available to browse by appointment now through March 31. Retailers may contact their sales agent or University Games’ Specialty Sales Manager Kaitlin Incze, KaitlinI@ugames.com, to schedule an appointment.
University Games Announces Grand Opening of Best-in-Class Virtual Showroom (2/1/2021)
The showroom is available to browse by appointment now through March 31. Retailers may contact their sales agent or University Games’ Specialty Sales Manager Kaitlin Incze, KaitlinI@ugames.com, to schedule an appointment.
Nickelodeon, NFL and Junk Food Clothing Teaming Up (1/1/2021)
Toy Association has announced that it has canceled Toy Fair 2021 trade show in New York. (1/1/2021)
Toy Association has announced that it has canceled Toy Fair 2021 trade show in New York.
Toy Industry Sales Grew 16% in 2020: $25.1 Billion (1/1/2021)
Toy Industry Sales Grew 16% in 2020: $25.1 Billion.U.S. retail sales of toys generated $25.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 16% or $3.5 billion. Unit sales for the year were flat while the average selling price increased by 16%*.
Much of the growth in 2020 was directly correlated to the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing consumer behavior associated with widespread lockdowns and school closures, the disposable income diverted from other types of entertainment to toys, as well as the onset of federal stimulus checks. While toy sales through mid-March 2020 were flat vs. 2019, widespread lockdown measures led to an abrupt increase in sales.
Qbi Toy Unveils Qbi Explorer, a Learning System for Kids (12/1/2020)
Qbi Explorer is an interactive, magnetic racetrack-building game where blocks are puzzle pieces
Get Your Free Tickets for the Virtual 2021 Toy of the Year Awards (12/1/2020)
Flashback 2018 Toy Industry to Induct Three New Members into Esteemed Hall of Fame (12/1/2020)
President’s Letter: Toy Association Debunks False Claims About Toy Safety (12/1/2020)
Toy Association Seeks New Pool of Candidates for Board of Directors (2021-2023) (12/1/2020)
Diamond Announces Top Products for October 2020 (12/1/2020)
Marvel Comics had eight titles in October's top ten. Among the charting titles, Venom #29 ranked #2, Amazing Spider-Man #50 ranked #4, Thor #8 ranked #5, X-Men #13 ranked #6, Wolverine #6 ranked #7, Spider-Woman #5 ranked #8, and X of Swords: Statis #1 ranked #9.
Part II -- Diamond Announces Top Products for October 2020 (12/1/2020)
TikTok 2020: Top 100 (12/1/2020)
"It's been our honor to watch these videos and creators grow and share what have become iconic, sometimes even life-changing, moments of 2020. TikTok is here to bring joy, and with the year we've experienced, I'm thrilled to take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the myriad of ways the TikTok community helped us come together, bridge divides, and find both lightness and poignancy when we needed it most." – Vanessa Pappas, Interim Head of TikTok
Press Release: Cabin Fever, Ninja Turtles, Nothing from Something Among Virtual Experiences (11/1/2020)
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During each session, the celebrities will participate in a FREE live moderated video Q&A, followed by one-on-one video chats, recorded videos and autographs. Sessions are accessible to virtual attendees on their computer and mobile devices.
Barbie Toy Sales Surge as New Content is Released on Netflix, The NPD Group Says (11/1/2020)
The second-season Netflix (NFLX) release of “Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures” in March 2020, and the movie, “Barbie Princess Adventure,” in September 2020, have lifted the number of hours watched of all Barbie releases on Netflix through September. Toy sales have followed suit, as sales of the Barbie property has trended similarly to the rise in time spent watching Barbie titles, according to The NPD Group.
W.A.T.C.H. REVEALS ITS 2020 NOMINEES FOR THE “10 WORST TOYS” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (11/1/2020)
t a time when children are spending more time playing at home to curb the spread of Covid-19, toy safety remains a critical concern. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) today revealed its nominees for the “10 Worst Toys of 2020” and demonstrated why the “Calico Critters Nursery Friends,” “Star Wars Mandalorian Darksaber,” “Missile Launcher,” and other potentially hazardous toys should not be in the hands of children.
Toys īRī Us, Inc. Announces Agreement to Be Acquired (3/1/2005)
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