Jakks Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Financial Results
Net sales were up for 2019, boosted by strong sales of Disney Frozen 2 products and increases in sales of Disguise costumes.
Spin Master Announces Senior Leadership Changes
By mutual agreement Ben Gadbois Global President, Chief Operating Officer and Bill Hess, Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Chief Information Officer are leaving Spin Master. In conjunction with these changes, Paul Blom was appointed interim Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Technology.
MasterPieces To Debut Clifford The Big Red Dog Games and Puzzles Line
MasterPieces, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, will “unleash” its Clifford The Big Red Dog games and puzzles at Toy Fair in New York.
Thinkway Named Master Toy Partner for Moonbug’s Preschool Property Morphle
Thinkway Toys and Moonbug announced a new partnership making Thinkway the global master toy partner for Morphle, with new toy lines set to launch in 2020.
Discovery Announces Consumer Products Program for Coyote Peterson
Discovery is developing a consumer products program for children 4 to 8 inspired by Coyote Peterson, who recently joined the Animal Planet family with a new television series.
King Features and Filson Launch Limited Edition Licensed Popeye Collection
The Filson collection closes out King Features’ year-long celebration for Popeye’s 90th birthday, which included a merchandising program and new animated YouTube series.
Splash Partners With Streaming Service KiXi to Distribute Content in Germany
Splash Entertainment and children’s streaming service KiXi have partnered to distribute Splash content on KiXi’s local German streaming platforms.
All American Signs Nat Geo Wild TV Star Michelle Oakley, ‘The Wilderness Vet’
All American Licensing has announced the signing of Dr. Michelle Oakley, star of the Nat Geo Wild television series Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet, for brand representation and new product development.
ASTRA Announces Date of Annual “Share the Fair” During Toy Fair
Share the Fair, on February 24, is designed to help retailers at Toy Fair by identifying products that are great fits for independent toy stores.