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Sesame Workshop Debuts New Series, ‘Tamir on the Street,’ Exploring Questions about Identity & Race

Sesame Workshop is building on Coming Together, an ongoing initiative to nurture children’s positive and healthy race, ethnic, and cultural identities and sense of belonging, with a new four-episode series called Tamir on the Street. Available exclusively on Sesame Street’s YouTube channel, the series stars Sesame Street character eight-year-old Tamir as he creates his very own YouTube-style show where he learns more about the friends and neighbors in his community by asking big questions.

Mega Star Addison Rae Announces Her First Toy Line in Partnership with Bonkers Toys

Addison Rae, one of the most popular stars on social media with over 100 million followers, is announcing her first toy line in a partnership with Bonkers Toys brokered by IMG. The next iconic fashion doll line has arrived! The collection will be available to pre-order from Walmart.com this week and will be released in Walmart stores, Amazon, and other US retailers, as well as Smyth’s in the UK and Kmart in Australia next month.

Funko Games Fulfills 90’s Kid Dreams with Disney A Goofy Movie Game and More at Gen Con

The newest game from Funko Games, Disney A Goofy Movie Game is now available on Amazon. Powerline is back on his summer tour and ready to rock your world! It’s a race to L.A. as you make unforgettable memories along the way. Fans and families can pre-order and plan their road trip now.

Popeye and Totem Launch Official Web3 Drop

King Features Syndicate, home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, and Totem, a platform for fans and collectors worldwide to express their passions for collectibles in an authentic and accessible way, have announced the officially licensed Popeye digital collection. The deal was negotiated by MJA Licensing, King Features’ agent out of France.

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The Pokémon Company Begins Development of New Unscripted Series Featuring Fans of the TCG

The Pokémon Company International, the organization responsible for management of the Pokémon brand outside of Asia, has announced the initial development of a new unscripted series involving the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and the opening of a casting call for fans of all ages and interests in the best-selling TCG. Casting for the series will be focused on fans located in the Los Angeles, California area, and those interested in applying can visit the casting agency website at https://pokemontcg.castingcrane.com/.

TCG Toys Twists-Up the Puzzle Aisle with Spin Flip

Spin Flip, TCG Toys’ new 360-degree handheld puzzle, is part brain teaser, and part gizmo, fidget and art; spin it, flip it, solve it! A shifting amalgam of mechanics and gadgetry, this 2-sided “puzzle-vation” is set to fascinate and inspire adventurous puzzlers to solve it. Spin Flip arrives on shelves this Fall. “There is nothing quite like trying to solve a puzzle that fits in the palm of your hands,” said Michael Albert, Chief Executive Officer, TCG Toys. “Spin Flip is one of those addictive, feel-good, can’t put down fidgets, that is also an engaging puzzle that displays the coolest art once complete! Plus, you can do it again and again!”

Breaking Games Announces Exclusive Partnership with Skydance Animation to Publish Game for ‘Luck’

Breaking Games, an award-winning game publisher and manufacturer, announced that it will publish the tabletop game for Luck, the animated film produced by Skydance Animation for Apple Original Films, in a deal brokered by IMG. While pre-orders are available via this link, the game officially launches later this month. Luck premieres globally August 5 on Apple TV+.

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New Squaregles Brand Changes the Magnetic Toy Space

Squaregles, the magnetic construction toy that incorporates building, art, storytelling, racing and more into every magnetic connection is officially available for kids to explore and happily Get Lost in Play! With hours of engagement, learning and development in each playset, Squaregles are specifically designed to be inclusive and enable all children to incorporate other toys into play, while literally building irresistible worlds from their own imaginations.

Just Play Launches Art Squad, a New Art-Meets-Fashion Doll Line

Just Play, a leading global toy company announces the release of the all-new fashion doll line, Art Squad. The collection includes four 10-inch-tall Art Squad Dolls that each feature a unique fashion and art activity including painting, etching, beading, and stenciling. With the included arts & crafts supplies, DIY activities, and color-in clothing and accessories, Art Squad Dolls provides a canvas for kids to express their creativity and self-expression.