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Spin Master, DC and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Renew Licensing Agreement

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children’s entertainment company, announced today that it has renewed its global licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC for the iconic Batman franchise and other DC Super Heroes. Spin Master first joined forces with WBCP in 2018 as the toy licensee for DC in the action figure, play set, role-play and vehicle categories for the period of 2019-2022 and has now extended the relationship for a four-year term beginning in 2023 through to 2026.

Company of Animals CEO signs PupPod Licensing Agreement

PupPod and Company of Animals have signed a strategic licensing agreement to scale sales of PupPod’s flagship product, the PupPod Rocker & Feeder. The initial purchase commitment grows PupPod sales by 500% and expands distribution beyond the United States to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. PupPod will focus on evolving their PupCloud software platform for multispecies gaming and bringing new products to market in this new deal with Company of Animals.

The Batman Pop-Up Swoops into Singapore

WarnerMedia has unveiled a unique pop-up experience called The Batman “Unmask The Truth” in the heart of Singapore’s legendary shopping district on Orchard Road. Running for the next two weeks, Super Hero fans in the region can visit the interactive event, which was made possible with the support of Singapore Tourism Board and local partners XM Studios, Secretlab and Shopee, in addition to global partners LEGO, Spinmaster and McFarlane.

The Noble Collection Expands Roster with New Licenses and Products

The leader and creator of finely crafted treasures and Toyllectibles, The Noble Collection reveals their vast product line of popular products from entertainment properties including The Wizarding World, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial in order to commemorate the 40th anniversary as well as additions to their BendyFigs line. Products will begin rolling out in January through the Holiday season.

Choon’s Design Appoints Christopher Tidwell CEO Amid Its 10th Anniversary

While beginning their 10th year of worldwide sales, Choon’s Design the ever-popular maker of Rainbow Loom has announced the appointment of Christopher M. Tidwell as CEO.  Choon’s Design is experiencing a strong resurgence in its craft and jewelry-making kits and has tapped Tidwell to expand revenue and enhance global retailer partnerships.

Headstart International Repurposes 4 Million Bottlecaps for Recyclings

Headstart International has made playtime matter in 2022, by making a difference with Recyclings. Recyclings are a new way to play…plastic made fantastic! In just a few months since launch, over 4 million bottle caps have been repurposed to make the World’s First Recycled Collectible toy. The most exciting part is that Headstart International anticipates that, by the end of 2022, over 30 million bottle caps will be repurposed.

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Moose Toys Builds on Massive Momentum Heading into 2022 with Magic Mixies and More

Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry with a reputation for creating new trends, looks to extend its on-trend track record with imaginative offerings across a range of new and established categories for 2022. Following record-breaking holiday sales of Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, which was No. 1 in Special Features Plush in December and the Fall season[1] and recently the recipient of Creative Toy of the Year award from the Toy Association, Moose will introduce even more magic to the market with Magic Mixies Mixlings. Under its new Moose Games portfolio, the toymaker is adding a spate of games designed for all ages and boasting new game play patterns. High-profile licensing partnerships will round out Moose’s 2022 growth strategy, as it leans heavily into the preschool space as the new master global toy partner for the “Octonauts” relaunch. Also in preschool, imaginative new product development is underway to meet the growing global popularity of “Bluey.”

Events News

ASTRA Exec Committee Meets to Discuss Implications of Toy Fair Changes, June CA Show is a Go

With the announcement Feb. 22 that the Toy Association is changing New York Toy Fair from the traditional February to September 2023 and retiring its Dallas Show during the fall, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is querying its members about their needs to fill the void the Toy Fair change brings.

Youtooz Announces Cuphead Revealed Figure

Inspired by rubber hose animation styles used in cartoons during the 1930s, all of the franchise’s favorite characters and moments are now captured together with a limited edition 1 ft. Cuphead Revealed figure, in the latest collaboration between King Features and Youtooz. The company turning nostalgia and internet culture into amazing products that people love only made a limited run of 500 figures. The Youtooz Cuphead Revealed figure retails at $120 USD and is available for preorder on February 25th.