Trump to Move Forward with Toy Tariffs
An additional 10% tariff is expected to be placed on all toys imported from China beginning September 1, Trump announced via Twitter.
Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment Signs All American Licensing
All American Licensing (AAL) signed on with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment to develop a comprehensive portfolio of branded products based on Stan Lee.
Kids II, Hape Enter Joint Venture for Co-Branded Baby Einstein Toys
Kids II and Hape entered into a joint venture to expand on its success co-branded Baby Einstein and Hape wooden musical toy line.
Zynga, Alec Baldwin Team for Words With Friends’ Friendiversary
Zynga has teamed up with actor Alec Baldwin as part of the company’s 10-year anniversary celebration for Words With Friends.
Moose Adds Fortnite Battle Bus Playset for Holiday
Moose Toys’ Fortnite collection expands to include the Fortnite Battle Bus Play Set, dropping into stores today.
iQIYI Named L.O.L. Surprise! Master Distributor, Licensee in China
L.O.L. Surprise! continues its global expansion through a new licensing partnership iQIYI.
All in the Family: The Kohner Family
While the Kohner Bros. may no longer exist, there’s a reason its toys continue to live on today. What started as a wooden bead-making company on the Czech/German border evolved into one of the most well-known toy-making families in history. CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with Michael Kohner about his family’s toy history.
Zing Acquires Marshmallow Fun Brand
Zing Global acquired the intellectual property for the Marshmallow Fun brand through the Marshmallow Fun Company.
Big G Creative Brings Carpool Karaoke to Games Aisle
The first Carpool Karaoke Game, inspired by The Late Late Show with James Corden’s car ride sing-alongs with famous celebrities, heads exclusively to Target stores nationwide this week.