You’re Hired
- Mattel Creates Film Division
- Hasbro Makes Senior Promotions
aNb Media News, September 5, 2018
- LEGO Reports Revenue Has Stabilized in First Half of 2018
- Target Unveils Its Top Toys for Holiday 2018
- ASTRA to Host Meet, Greet, & Play Program This Month
- Over 90% of Kids Ages 6–11 Say They Influence Back-to-School Purchases
- Cabbage Patch Kids Birthday Bash to Be Held This Weekend
- Walmart Preps for Holiday Push with Expanded Toy Offering, Unveils Its Best Toy Shop
New Product News
- Cartoon Network Launches We Bare Bears Location-Based VR Game
- WowWee to Develop Pinkfong-Branded Toy Line
- Basic Fun! Named U.S. Master Toy for Robozuna
- Rubie’s to Launch Fortnite Dress-Up Line
- Osmo Unveils Super Studio with Mickey Mouse
- Sony to Release Limited First Litter Edition of aibo in U.S.
You’re Hired
- Spin Master Entertainment Hires Thom Chapman
- Netflix Taps Disney Alum, Christie Fleischer, to Head Consumer Products
- Mattel Announces Global Franchise Management Group Division, Taps Industry Vet Janet Hsu to Oversee
- VEX Robotics President Steps Down
Real Deal
- The Genius of Play, The National Afterschool Association Partner for Play Ambassadors Program
- Jazwares, WeKids Asia Form Strategic Partnership
- Archie Comics Taps Licensor in Oz
- Tetris Appoints IMG for Asia
- Dog Whisperer Production Collars Two New Licensees
aNb Media News, August 29, 2018
- Nintendo Launches Interactive Nintendo Labo Workshops Nationwide
- FAO Schwarz’ New York City Return Set for November
Real Deal
- VRV Named Premiere Launch Partner for NickSplat SVOD Channel
- Netflix Signs Overall Deal with Animation Creator Alex Hirsch
- Microduino Education Line Strikes Deal with Fry’s
- The Wiggles Propel into U.S. with Barnes & Nobles Partnership
New Product News
- MGA Launches Who’s That Girl Beauty Line
- LEGO Education Reveals New Early Learning STEM-Building Solution
aNb Media News, August 28, 2018
- ASTRA to Offer Two-Day Workshop In September
- First-Time Donor Party City Steps Up in Toy Foundation Summer Toy Drive
- Nominations Now Open for Women in Toys 2019 Wonder Women Awards
- Voting is Open for Toy Industry Hall of Fame Posthumous Inductees