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TTPM Kicks off the Holiday Season with the 2022 Most Wanted List

TTPM, the leader in video product reviews for toys, baby, and pet gear, has released their Holiday Most Wanted 2022 List. The list features the items they believe will be in highest demand this season across three categories: Activities & Active Play, Entertainment, and Imaginative Play & Roleplay. “Our team reviews toys throughout the year, testing and playing with them to determine which ones deserve to appear on our coveted Most Wanted list,” said Jim Silver, CEO, TTPM. “The final items that we chose are those that stood out to us for a variety of reasons including creativity, innovation, hot licenses, popular brands, play value, and most importantly, fun. It’s the ultimate holiday shopping list for kids of all ages.”

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Crazy Aaron’s Comes to Costco Wholesale Stores

Crazy Aaron’s, the US-based manufacturer and creator of the award-winning Thinking Putty, is now available at Costco Wholesale locations, making it more readily available than ever before. The retail giant is part of an impressive list of retailers which carry Thinking Putty including Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble as well as thousands of specialty toy stores nationwide. Only at Costco and just ahead of the holiday season, fans of the brand can now purchase the exclusive Crazy Aaron’s Putty Discovery Kit and Hide Inside! Design Studio for just $20 each.

TFE/TFE Licensing, September 2022

The Toy Association: The Toy Association Highlights Trends to Watch for This Holiday Season by Jennifer Lynch
Design Edge: 3 Things to do Before Patenting by Matthew Nuccio
People of Play – the Story! by Mary Couzin
ASTRA: 2023 and Beyond by Sue Warfield
aNb Media/TTPM: Kidult Kraze by Jack Placidi
ToyFest: Plans Are Underway for ToyFest 2023 by Carrie Scanlan
Toy Family Series: Q&A with the Zawitz Family by Mary Couzin
Brave New World (of Toys) by Nick Truss
New Product Previews compiled by Nick Truss

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VEX Robotics Implements Robotics Programs for All Grade Levels at Woodland Hills School District

On Monday, September 12th , 2022, students from kindergarten to grade 12 at Woodland Hills School District started the new school year off with a big initiative. All grade levels at Woodland Hills School District were introduced to the STEM education continuum through VEX Robotics allowing them to access STEM curriculum at every age and level! The Woodland Hills School District (located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania) serves twelve municipalities in the Pittsburgh area; Braddock, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, Churchill, East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Forest Hills, North Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale, Turtle Creek and Wilkins Township.

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Faber-Castell USA Announces Scott Flynn as New CEO

Faber-Castell USA has announced the appointment of Scott Flynn as Managing Director/CEO, succeeding newly retired Jamie Gallagher. “The opportunity to lead such a talented and focused team within a globally recognized company that is responsible for bringing memorable creative experiences to the hands of millions around the country and the world is incredibly thrilling,” said Flynn. “I am committed to utilizing my background and experience within the toy and arts & crafts sectors to continue Faber-Castell USA’s success in the years to come.”

Schylling Acquires Iconic Ride-On Brand Big Wheel

Schylling Inc, the growing toy manufacturer, announces the acquisition of US-based iconic brand, Big Wheel. With the acquisition, generations of Big Wheel fans can expect increased brand visibility in 2023 as they move forward with a fresh look, creative marketing campaigns, and expanded distribution.

King Features to Develop Animated Feature Film Based on Popular Interactive Comic Strip Slylock Fox

King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, have announced a new animated film in development inspired by the interactive children’s comic strip, Slylock Fox. King Features has also renewed its representation agreement for the property, which was previously known as Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids.

PetSafe Products Honored with Pet Independent Innovation Awards

PetSafe brand, a global leader in pet product solutions, was honored with two 2022 Pet Independent Innovation Awards, which recognize the innovators and leaders of the pet industry. The PetSafe Happy Ride Collapsible Travel Crate received the Pet Independent Innovation Award for “Crate Product of the Year” and the PetSafe Audible Bark Collar was awarded “Bark Control Product of the Year.”

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PlayMonster Announces Executive Appointments of Steve Adolph and Sharon Fosbery to Fuel Global Strategic Growth

PlayMonster Group LLC, a leading international toy and game company, has announced that global business leader Steve Adolph has joined the company as President, and Sharon Fosbery has been promoted to Chief Brands & Strategy Officer to join the company leadership team.