CoComelon Licensed Merch Headed to Italy
CoComelon has joined Maurizio Distefano Licensing’s portfolio and will be launching multiple new consumer product lines in Italy.
Moose Toys Introduces Arcade-Inspired Akedo Figures
Moose Toys is combining action figures, battling action, and collectability with the launch of its new micro Akedo – Ultimate Arcade Warriors.
Spin Master Introduces The Future of Play Scholarship
Spin Master has announced a new initiative to support the education and career advancement of individuals from underrepresented communities in the fields of toys, entertainment, and digital games.
The NPD Group: Jan-April Toy Industry Sales Grew 27%
U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased 27%, or $1.5B between January and April 2021, according to The NPD Group.
License This! Contest Will Make U.S. Debut This Year
License This!, a licensing competition created by Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group, will make its U.S. debut at Licensing Expo Virtual.
Tommy Hilfiger Debuts Nickelodeon & MTV-Inspired Line
Tommy Hilfiger has released a late-1990s and early-2000s Blast From the Past capsule collection in partnership with ViacomCBS Consumer Products and several of its Nickelodeon and MTV properties.
ROYBI & Grove Street Publishing Team to Create Digital Children’s Books
ROYBI Inc., creator of the ROYBI robot, has partnered with New York-based Grove Street Publishing to develop interactive digital books.
WeCool Toys Inks License Deal with Mattel
WeCool Toys, the company behind the Compound Kings and Activity Kings brands, has entered into a licensing deal with Mattel to develop a new line of Barbie and Hot Wheels branded compounds and activities.
George R. Ditomassi, Former Hasbro & Milton Bradley Exec, Dies at 86
George R. Ditomassi, former Milton Bradley and Hasbro executive for more than 40 years, died on May 31 at the age of 86.