Semaphore Licensing Creators Expand Toy Lines
Semaphore Licensing influencers Trinity and Beyond and Braille Skateboarding continue their retail offering at Target, with each creator launching a second series of their respective toy lines.
One Fun Appoints East Coast Sales Rep for Splatz
One Fun Company announced the appointment of Enchanted Moments as its independent sales representative on the east coast, focusing on the company’s Splatz Naturally Fun Hand Soap.
Teddy Fresh Unveils Collaboration with Care Bears
LA-based luxury streetwear brand Teddy Fresh unveiled the release of their Teddy Fresh x Care Bears collection inspired by the 1980s animated series.
Planeta Junior Extends IMPS Partnership for The Smurfs
Planeta Junior has signed an agreement with IMPS, global license holder of The Smurfs, to coordinate the brand’s licensing program in Spain, Portugal, and Central and Eastern Europe.
LaRose Industries Acquires AST Business from Mattel
LaRose Industries, LLC, d/b/a Cra-Z-Art, announced the acquisition of the Arts, Crafts, Stationery (AST) business from Mattel, including the RoseArt and Rose Moon brands.
Mercury Filmworks Announces Series from In-House Trio
Canadian animation studio Mercury Filmworks has greenlit the development of BloopyMerps, an animated series created by three long-term employees of the company.
Donkey Hodie to Premiere on PBS Kids May 3
Donkey Hodie, a new children’s puppet series produced by Fred Rogers Productions, will premiere on PBS Kids on May 3, 2021.
Oggy and the Cockroaches Franchise Expands Globally
French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a wave of international broadcast deals across its Oggy and the Cockroaches franchise.
Barbie Named Top Global Toy Property of 2020 by NPD
The NPD Group named Mattel’s Barbie brand the Global Top Toy Property of the Year for 2020. In addition, Hot Wheels Singles 1/64 assortment was recognized as the Global Top Selling Toy of the Year.