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TFE/TFE Licensing, February 2021

Women In Toys: Women in Business: Best Strategies to Survive and Thrive in the Pandemic and Beyond by Janice Ross
Design Edge: What is an Invention? by Matt Nuccio
The Toy Coach: Seven Secrets to a Successful Online Toy Pitch by Azhelle Wade
Company Profile: Maccabi Art
ASTRA: The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association Looks Ahead at 2021 by Sue Warfield
The Toy Association: The Ongoing Fight Against Unsafe, Counterfeit Toys by Kristin Morency Goldman
Toy Family Series: The Scott Family by Mary Couzin
Toy Companies Weigh In: 1P vs. 3P by Victoria Sheridan
No Small Feat: How Small, Specialty, & Independent Toy Companies Survived 2020 by Victoria Sheridan
2021 New and Upcoming Product
Brand Profile: Beyblade
Brand Profile: Love, Diana
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Toy Association Announces Toy of the Year 2021 Winners

Star Wars: The Child Animatronic Edition Toy (Hasbro) was crowned Toy of the Year; Story Time Chess and The Original Spawn Action Figure and Comic Remastered (2020) were both named People’s Choice winners.

Entertainment News

GameToons to Host Virtual Fundraiser for No Kid Hungry

Throughout the livestream fundraising event on February 20, GameToons will provide special virtual entertainment to encourage donations.

The Boys, Outlander, Cobra Kai Secure New Licensees

WildBrain CPLG has secured cross-category licensees in Europe for Sony Pictures Consumer Products’ series The Boys, Cobra Kai, and Outlander.

Alma’s Way Signs Brand Central as Licensing Agency

Brand Central LLC has been appointed licensing agency to represent Fred Rogers Productions’ new animated preschool series, Alma’s Way.

BBC Studios Expands Licensing Program for Bluey

BBC Studios, the distributor and licensing agent for Bluey expands the brand’s consumer products offerings with five new licensing partners.

News

Schleich Announces Double Digit Growth in 2020

Schleich announced that 2020 was its strongest year of growth to date in the US market, finishing the year with double digit growth.

Texco to Debut Sesame Street Homewares

Texco will be developing a range of Sesame Street duvet sets, curtains, bean bags, towels, cushions, and fleece blankets featuring characters Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster.

Events News

People of Play Announces ‘POP Into Spring’ Week

People of Play (POP) has announced “POP Into Spring” week, a virtual networking and professional development opportunity for the toy and game industry.