Month: October 2023

Kids will quickly discover that everyone is a little different so why not gift them books and toys that help them grow into a well-rounded child? This holiday season, parents and grandparents can take a walk down the toy aisle at Walmart or click on Amazon.com and discover the Kids For Culture collection. Their Top 5 Gift Picks are priced at $12.99 and under! Each of the beautifully designed books and toys is sprinkled with a touch of diversity and self-awareness for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Instead of once upon a time, parents can read aloud M is for Mind.

This holiday season, Hess is back and better than ever to help unleash the hero in everyone. Just announced, The 2023 Hess Police Truck and Cruiser is a highly specialized, heroic law enforcement response team that is here to take on any task imaginable! The new release is no ordinary toy – with its impressive detail and high-quality features, the Police Truck and Cruiser is amazingly realistic – putting it on the top of everyone’s holiday list! Accented with the brand’s signature green and white coloring, fans will love exploring advanced features such as animated lights, four realistic sound effects, great design, and much more. As one of the best-selling and longest running toy brands in America, the annual release of the Hess Truck has since become a hallmark of the holiday season for generations and among one of the largest holiday gift giving traditions – selling out every year! Jam-packed with innovative features, there is no doubt this year’s toy will be a hit for the holidays.

Carrera Revell of Americas, the world market leader in the slot car segment and a leading brand for authentic model kits and 3D puzzles, is thrilled to announce an exceptional array of new licenses set to captivate enthusiasts and collectors in 2024. These new additions reflect the company’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality products to its ever-growing audience. In celebration of its 60-year anniversary, Carrera will also showcase a full slot car display in partnership with Slot Mods at Toy Fair New York, where the exciting details of these new licenses will be unveiled.

Just in time for the holiday season, famed children’s author Janice Kenyatta has launched the Abena doll as a companion product to her successful book Just As It Is! The adorable Abena Doll tells her story in Just As It Is! as a little African American girl whose parents inspired her in early life to love and appreciate her natural features, including her hair, just as it is. The new Abena Doll is available online at www.janicekenyatta.com and the book is also available on Amazon. 

Rainbow High, the leading fashion doll brand from one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, MGA Entertainment,  announced its partnership with actor and director Haylie Duff. Best known for her roles in various film and television projects, Haylie Duff is also the founder of a children’s fashion line and a devoted mom who values quality time with her daughters, sharing special moments with her community of parents across her social channels. Her endorsement of the all-new Rainbow High Dream & Design Studio Playset, as well other key Fall launches from the brand, like Fantastic Fashions and Color & Create dolls, speaks to the influence of the popular Rainbow High brand across homes worldwide. It also points to brand’s continued commitment to offering unique touchpoints for moms and guardians everywhere to connect with their kids through entertainment and creativity.