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Carrera Revell of Americas Announces Landmark Partnership with NASCAR

Carrera Revell of Americas, the world market leader in the slot car segment, is thrilled to announce a monumental collaboration with NASCAR, the Number 1 motorsport in the United States. Commencing in 2024, Carrera Revell of Americas will proudly hold the NASCAR license, introducing an exceptional lineup of slot car sets and individual car models that pay homage to the Hendrick Motorsports Team and their esteemed drivers. This partnership marks a new era of excitement and innovation for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike. Revving Up the Racing Experience: Hendrick Motorsports Slot Car Sets and Models Under the banner of Carrera GO!!!, Carrera Evolution, and Carrera Digital132, racing aficionados will have the opportunity to dive into the world of NASCAR like never before. Carrera Revell of Americas is dedicated to crafting meticulously detailed slot car sets and individual car models that capture the spirit and power of the Hendrick Motorsports Team. This collaboration celebrates the legacy of one of the most successful and iconic teams in the history of NASCAR.

Famed Author Janice Kenyatta Introduces New Abena Doll

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.

Xilam Animation Joins Forces with Films Grand Huit on My Life in Versailles Animated Family Series

Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation is partnering with Films Grand Huit to co-produce “My Life in Versailles” (La Vie De Chateau), the upcoming 5 x 26’ animated series commissioned by France Télévisions for kids and families and sequel to the multi-awarded TV special of the same name. Xilam Animation will also handle international sales for both the original TV special and the series (total 6 x 26’) and will be presenting the project at MIPCOM 2023. Set to be delivered in summer 2024, “My Life in Versailles” was created by Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat (“Drops of God”, “In Therapy”, “Irresistible”) and Nathaniel H’Limi who will also both direct. The series will also be co-produced by Mélusine Productions (Luxembourg).

Rainbow High Partners with Celebrity Momfluencer Haylie Duff to Launch the Dream & Design Studio Playset

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.

Disney Lorcana TCG Coming to New Countries in 2024

Ravensburger, the acclaimed publisher of award-winning board games and high-quality toys and puzzles, announced that the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG) will be available in 10 new countries in 2024. Illumineers in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Mexico will be able to answer the call starting with the release of the third set in early 2024. These territories effectively double the global availability of Disney Lorcana TCG, which originally launched in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg earlier this year.

ZAG and RIVA KIDS to Launch Miraculous Fashion Range Across the Middle East

Global independent animation ZAG has signed with Kuwait based family-owned clothing and accessory company RIVA Fashion for an exciting line of girls’ fashions for the globally successful brand Miraculous. The announcement was conveyed by Carlotta Caracciolo, ZAG’s Vice President of Licensing & Retail for the Middle East, Turkey, Greece, Africa & India. Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is now in its fifth season, scoring top ratings in more than 120 countries around the globe and Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir, The Movie, launched theatrically in Europe this summer topping the box office in France and Germany; and launched on Netflix on July 28. Retail sales for the brand are over $US1 billion with 300 million products sold.

Hasbro Announces Girl Innovators of Play

Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, announced Hasbro Girl Innovators of Play at the Girls Leading Change event. In partnership with Girl Up, a girl-centered leadership development initiative of the United Nations Foundation, the program will launch in early 2024 and build on the recent Hasbro Women Innovators of Play, a Challenge that calls for the next great women-led mass-market toy or game. Girl Innovators of Play will include a robust STEM-based bootcamp and invitation to girls between the ages of 13-24 to submit a social impact project idea focused on a cause they are passionate about and receive up to $1,000 in funding to transform that vision into reality.

Spin Master to Acquire Melissa & Doug for $950 million

Spin Master Corporation, a leading children’s entertainment company, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based Melissa & Doug, a well-recognized and trusted brand in early childhood play, for $950 million in cash. The acquisition will bolster Spin Master’s position as a leader in the children’s entertainment industry and will bring complementary capabilities in early childhood toys by adding Melissa & Doug’s high-quality offerings of open-ended, creative, and developmental wooden toys. With a mission to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in children, Melissa & Doug has developed into a beloved brand of high-quality, sustainable, and learning-enriched play that is sought after and trusted by parents and children alike. The addition of Melissa & Doug will strengthen Spin Master’s offering by adding complementary early childhood products and further diversify its portfolio across new channels and formats.

Stevie Nicks Unveils Her Barbie Doll at Madison Square Garden Concert

Stevie Nicks joins the ranks of other musicians including Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John – and most recently, Tina Turner – as the latest musician honoree in the Barbie Signature Series. As the lead singer of Fleetwood Mac and a critically acclaimed, chart-topping solo act, Stevie Nicks has been a major influence and source of inspiration and adoration for artists and audiences around the world, especially to women in the rock and roll industry. Known for her captivating stage presence and signature style, she has left an indelible imprint on the worldwide music industry.