November 2023 - Page 3 of 10

DeaPlaneta Entertainment Acquires Rights of ‘Bugsbot Ignition’ and its Spin-Off ‘Bugsbot G’

DeAPlaneta Entertainment and South Korean leading media company Cocktail Media have reached an agreement to distribute the kid’s animated HIT series Bugsbot Ignition and its spin-off, the short-form animation series Bugsbot G outside of Asia. Bugsbot Ignition, an animated series aimed to kids between 6 and 9 years old, has been airing in China (Jinying Cartoon, Toonmax, Yooman Cartoon, among many others), Taiwan (YoYo TV), Hong Kong (Viu TV), Indonesia (rtv) and, of course, South Korea (Tooniverse, MBC, AniOne, Cartoon Network, among others) where it has become a real phenomenon. In addition to this, the 24 different toy lines of Bugsbot Ignition which were commercialised in South Korea reached the #2 toy sales rank in domestic sales.

Moosh-Moosh Launches All-New Products for Holiday 2023

With visions of gingersnaps, nutcrackers and elves in their heads, the designers at Moosh-Moosh have reimagined the most delicious ideas of holiday 2023 the perfect presents for every kid (and kidult) on the list. Are those Slipperz winking at me? Yes, when it’s Gingersnaps sporting a red bow tie. The cutest and most creative holiday 2023 presents are being rolled out this week online at the Moosh-Moosh website. The cuddly Moosh-Moosh Christmas Collection for holiday 2023 introduces one-size-fits-all Hoodies, matching Slipperz, six new Squared and a dozen new Sleep Pillow personalities. Because everyone knows big things come in small packages, the Clipz collection boasts 10 new plush toy characters to attach to a coat zipper, backpack or diaper bag.

Hasbro Launches First European NERF Action Xperience Center in Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo

NERF Action Xperience, an action-packed entertainment attraction, has officially opened its doors at Trafford Palazzo – making Manchester the location for its first-ever European launch. Following a soft opening period when trailblazing enthusiasts could try out the new adrenaline-fuelled entertainment venue, the site has now fully opened seven days a week.

Barbie Releases Iconic Mariah Carey Doll For the Holidays

All we want for Christmas is the Mariah Carey Barbie Doll! Just in time for the holiday icon’s annual defrosting – and ahead of her upcoming holiday tour, Barbie is celebrating this season with the new Mariah Carey doll made in her likeness. Mariah Carey is hailed as one of the best solo artists of all time, known for the chart-topping Christmas anthem, and her most successful song to date, “All I Want for Christmas is You.” The hit song reached 1 billion streams on Spotify alone last year.

Fanhome Collaborates with MGM Consumer Products to Release ROBOCOP Build-Up Model

Fanhome, the leader in subscription-based collections and models, has announced a collaboration with MGM, the intellectual property rights owner of the RoboCop franchise, to bring the film’s legendary cyborg law enforcement officer home to fans with the RoboCop build-up subscription. Incredibly detailed and fully articulated, this impressive film-accurate reproduction of the cyborg police officer is now available in a never-before-seen model that no RoboCop and action film fan will want to miss.

Godzilla 3D Puzzle Roars Onto Pop Culture Scene

That distinctive, echoing roar is being heard at retail! It’s a forewarning of Godzilla’s arrival. University Games is set to make a footprint in stores with the thunderous introduction of its all-new Godzilla 3D translucent color puzzle. In its licensing agreement with Toho Co., Ltd, University Games created its 7” Godzilla puzzle as its most intricately sophisticated crystal puzzle in its already successful line of traditional and licensed 3D Crystal Puzzle lines. “It makes sense to have a beast of a puzzle for Godzilla, one of the world’s most famous monsters,” Craig Hendrickson, SVP Product Development at University Games, said. “Pop culture fans are sure to enjoy building a replica of the captivating character icon.”

Hasbro Unveils Epic Teddy Fresh x Magic: the Gathering Collection

Los Angeles-based fashion brand Teddy Fresh announced its new collaboration with renowned card game Magic: the Gathering, under license by Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro. As two brands known for celebrating their communities in their industries, the collection displays beloved artwork from the enthralling world of Magic. The highly anticipated Teddy Fresh x Magic: the Gathering collection will debut with an exclusive in-person release at Complex Con on November 18th & 19th, with an online release on November 20th.

WildBrain Strawberry Shortcake Holiday Duck Donuts

WildBrain’s Strawberry Shortcake Brings Holiday Spirit to Fans Through New Promotional Partnerships and Activations

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is serving up new festive experiences for fans of its beloved Strawberry Shortcake brand through new collaborations with the popular US donut franchise chain, Duck Donuts, and an immersive experience at The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic at the Rockefeller Center. The seasonal activations follow the launch of WildBrain’s new CG-animated Netflix special, Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday, which tells the story of Strawberry Shortcake and friends preparing for the “Winterswirl” holiday celebration.

TOTY 2023 Finalists Toy of the Year Awards

Squishmallows from Jazwares Takes Home Toy of the Year Award for 2023 and Monster High Skullector Line from Mattel Honored with People’s Choice Award

Squishmallows by Jazwares and the Monster High Skullector Line by Mattel have received top honors, taking home the 2023 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards’ coveted overall “Toy of the Year” award and “People’s Choice” honor, respectively. A representation of the most creative, imaginative, and fun products perfect for gifting this holiday season, The Toy Foundation (TTF) previously announced the product category winners at the 2023 TOTY Awards celebration in September.