My Arcade Contra Micro Players to Recreate Run-and-Gun Action
My Arcade and Konami Cross Media NY will partner to create a new line of collectible players for Konami’s Contra.
Sesame’s Latest Product Lines Ensure Fun in the Sun
Sesame Workshop unveiled a new lineup of product collaborations, in addition to the premier of its Fun in the Sun video series on Sesame Street’s YouTube channel, sponsored by Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen.
Hulu Orders ‘Holly Hobbie’ Season 2
Hulu has commissioned a second season of the original live-action series Holly Hobbie, the modern revival of the classic 1970s/80s girl brand.
ZURU Teams with TerraCycle for Bunch O Balloons Recycling Program
ZURU announced the Bunch O Balloons Recycling Program powered by a long-term strategic alliance with recycling giant TerraCycle. The partnership encourages consumers to recycle 100 percent of their used balloon plastics and packaging. The program kicks off September 1 for all ZURU Bunch O Balloons products in the USA, Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand will be fully recyclable. Consumers will be able to ship or drop off used Bunch O Balloons packaging, balloon pieces and fast-fill stems at TerraCycle…
All in the Family: The Gibsons
This week, we chat with Kate Gibson of the UK-based Gibsons Games, a fourth generation company that has flourished even in the face of setbacks such as having its premises destroyed in the London Blitz of World War II. If you meet Kate, you’ll immediately sense her passion and drive for her family, her team, and Gibsons’ mission. If you chat a bit longer, you’ll find she keeps Prosecco and chocolate in the fridge.
Nintendo Switch Lite to Launch This Fall
Nintendo Switch Lite, designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode, launches this fall. A special edition Pokémon-themed model will also be available.
King Features Brings ‘The Cuphead Show!’ to Netflix
Netflix and King Features Syndicate announced an all-new animated series The Cuphead Show!, based on Studio MDHR’s Cuphead video game franchise.
MGA Returns to Fashion Doll Roots with L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G
MGA’s new fashion dolls, L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G., hits retail, debuting the big sisters of fan-favorite L.O.L. Surprise! characters.
Scotch & Soda Launches Capsule Collection for Popeye’s Nemesis
As honor of Popeye’s 90th anniversary, King Features and Scotch & Soda unveiled a new limited-edition collection starring the Sailorman’s nemesis, Bluto.