September 2022 - Page 11 of 13

Klingon Bird-of-Prey From Star Trek Comes to Playmobil

From October onwards, the Klingon Bird-of-Prey expands the Playmobil Star Trek universe and takes all fans on a journey through time. It is the authentic replica of the HMS Bounty, as she was christened by Dr. McCoy. On board: the notorious Klingon, Commander Kruge and his crew, Officer Maltz, Torg and other Klingons. The heavily armed battleship of the Klingon Defense Forces and its crew under Kruge hijacked the Enterprise and were destroyed with it shortly thereafter. After Admiral Kirk defeats Kruge, he and his crew take over the Bird-of-Prey.

The Loyal Subjects Introduces Fashion Dolls With Purpose in ‘For Keeps Universe’

The Loyal Subjects is taking fashion dolls to the next level with For Keeps Universe as they promote acceptance, love, diversity and self-empowerment. Did you know one out of every five students report being bullied in America? With a statistic like that, there is no better time to promote kindness both at home and on the playground. The For Keeps Fashion Dolls are a toy parents can be proud to give their kids. Each For Keeps Universe doll comes complete with a message box, filled with affirmation stickers promoting positive thinking and kindness. These affirmations can be done daily or shared and gifted to family, friends and loved ones.

Golden Bear and Basic Fun! Partner to Bring Curlimals Toys to North America

Basic Fun!, a leading global marketer of toys and consumer products, is excited to announce their product development and distribution partnership with UK-based toy manufacturer Golden Bear to bring Curlimals interactive plush pet toys to North American retailers in Fall 2023.

Cobra Kai Builds Robust Licensing Lineup Ahead of Season 5 Debut

In anticipation of the Cobra Kai fifth season release on September 9, Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) announces a robust expansion to its Cobra Kai consumer products and licensing program, with new offerings from licensees including Vans, Hasbro, Century Martial Arts, Harper Collins and more.

JAKKS Pacific Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Daniel Tiger with New Plush

JAKKS Pacific, a leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, have announced the release of Cuddle Up Daniel Tiger 10th Anniversary Plush with Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Brands. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, the beloved children’s brand and Emmy-winning hit PBS KIDS series from Fred Rogers Productions, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

WildBrain CPLG and SEGA Speed Into ‘Sonic Prime’ Novelty Toys and Games Category with PMI

WildBrain CPLG, a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency, has appointed PMI as the novelty toy and games consumer products partner for Sonic Prime, the much-anticipated new CG-animated adventure series launching on Netflix later this year and co-produced by WildBrain and SEGA of America, who are teaming up on a 360-degree approach for the series across production, distribution and licensing. The deal was brokered by WildBrain CPLG on behalf of WildBrain and SEGA, and by Big Picture Licensing representing PMI.

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PlayMonster Announces Expanded Sales Team

PlayMonster Group LLC is pleased to announce several key appointments, marking an expansion of its sales team that supports the company’s rapid growth across key categories.

Global Hit Show Cocomelon’s First Video Game ‘Cocomelon: Play with JJ’ Set to Launch This Autumn

Moonbug Entertainment, a Candle Media company, and Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, have announced the first ever video game from global hit kids’ show, CoComelon. The video game, titled CoComelon: Play with JJ, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 28 October 2022.

Ultra Power Battle Game Trending Among Kids and Collectors

Just a couple of months ago, Expand Your Mind LLC launched its Ultra Power Battle Game, proclaiming its new product as the best flippin’ game of the year, a play on words for the fun token collecting challenge strategy game. The lofty claim wasn’t just playing with phrases. Right now, the Ultra Power Battle Game is capturing the praise from experts and influencers as one of the top trending games, travel items, and leading forecast as a hot holiday product.