November 2022 - Page 5 of 10

Trefl Adds First-Ever US Based Website to Sell Jigsaw Puzzles for Holiday 2022

After close to four decades of international success, award winning and family-owned European puzzle, and game developer Trefl officially enters the U.S. market just in time for the holidays and is now available on TreflUSA.com. Considered one of the biggest puzzle producers in the world, Trefl is known for its high-quality designs, innovative pieces and beautiful imagery resulting in picturesque masterpieces. Now available for the first-time in the U.S. on TreflUSA.com are the Trefl Wood Craft Origin line and the Trefl Prime Puzzle featuring Unlimited Fit Technology.

ChizSix Bolsters Leadership Team with Kassandra O’Brien

ChizSix is thrilled to announce that rounding out the leadership team is Kassandra O’Brien. Kassandra will be joining the organization on December 1, 2022 as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Kassandra brings over 10 years of experience in the children’s toy, entertainment and consumer goods categories. Her creativity, strategic planning and passion for her clients make her a force to be reckoned with and why she was selected as part of the ChizSix leadership team.

Hasbro and Basic Fun! Ink Global Master Toy License to Relaunch Littlest Pet Shop

Basic Fun!, a leading global marketer of toys and consumer products, announced a Master Toy license agreement with Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, for the iconic Littlest Pet Shop brand. Basic Fun! is expected to manufacture and distribute Littlest Pet Shop collectible figures, playsets, and accessories to retailers worldwide as early as 2024.

Pretty Green X Subbuteo Team Up for 2022 Collaboration

Pretty Green has teamed up with Subbuteo, one of the icons of British football from Hasbro, a global branded entertainment leader, on a collaboration that not only includes a limited edition Pretty Green x Subbuteo game and figurine but also an entire range of co-branded clothing comprised of a track-top, bucket hat, key ring and four different t-shirts. The collection will launch in the UK and be available online for US residents.

All-New NERF LMTD x League of Legends Jinx Fishbones Unveiled

Hasbro and Riot Games have unveiled the all-new NERF LMTD X League of Legends Jinx Fishbones, a new blaster inspired by Jinx, one of the most played characters from video-game franchise League of Legends. League of Legends is one of the most-played competitive games in the world, played by more than 20 million people across 145 countries every day. In League of Legends, Jinx is an impulsive character, bringing her own chaotic brand of pandaemonium wherever she goes. With her iconic rocket launcher Fishbones, she unleashes the loudest blasts and brightest explosions, leaving a trail of mayhem and panic in her wake.

Triple F Plush Dolls Now Officially Available Just in Time for the Holidays

Just in time for the holidays, Triple F, which stands for Fierce Female Firefighters, is pleased to announce the official launch of the very first, authentic firefighter plush dolls. Developed by a real-life female firefighter, Triple F Plush dolls were designed to inspire, motivate, and empower young girls while also honoring the women in the fire service and emergency medical services worldwide. The new Triple F Plush dolls are now available at www.triplefrescue.com and soon to be featured on Amazon.

Licensing News

Four Seasons Design, Inc and Rovio Flock Together for Exclusive Angry Birds Apparel Collection

Rovio Entertainment, creator of action-based media franchise Angry Birds, and Four Seasons Design, Inc, a San Diego based apparel manufacturer, have announced a new apparel and accessories partnership, in a deal facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency IMG. The first apparel collection, which is set to launch later this month, will feature original designs by Four Seasons Design, Inc’s veteran creative team around themes such as vintage comic books, retro gaming, and 90’s pastels. All products will be gender neutral and cater to Angry Birds fans of all ages. The collection will be available for purchase online at Amazon, Walmart and through the official Angry Birds site.

Racoon Tycoon Hits Store Shelves in Time for Holiday 2022

Earlier this year, when University Games acquired Forbidden Games, the deal included Racoon Tycoon, an elegant tabletop strategy game designed with a vintage art appearance. Raccoon Tycoon, a successful game in the hobby channel, has just the right amount of “next-step” complexity to allow casual players to commit to a strategic game play experience. “It’s the perfect entry to strategy games,” explained Craig Hendrickson, SVP of Product Development. “Raccoon Tycoon is the type of super-fun group game that goes beyond a simple game of luck to a game of player choices and variable outcomes. That secondary level of player decision making gives each turn new options and excitement.”

Von Dutch Teams Up with Popeye and The SeaCleaners for Custom Collection

Hollywood heritage brand, Von Dutch, is proud to announce its partnership with fellow pop-culture icon Popeye for a custom apparel collection in support of ocean-cleanup organization, The SeaCleaners. This collection aims to highlight one of the most influential comic characters in the world and support the organization’s mission as they fight for a pollution-free ocean. Made famous by top-celebrities in the 2000s era, Von Dutch is back and more popular than ever featuring nostalgic, one-of-a-kind styles and fashion-forward designs. With this first ever collaboration, the brand is hoping to expand their philanthropic efforts and help spread awareness for important causes.