Year: 2023

Goliath, a family-owned toy and game company, has announced an extension of its global partnership with Paramount Consumer Products to debut a series of plush toys for the new theatrical film, The Garfield Movie, produced by Alcon Entertainment and distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, only in theatres May 2024. As the official global plush partner for the highly anticipated film, Goliath will design, develop and manufacture cuddle-worthy plush toys. The collection will debut in parallel with the highly anticipated The Garfield Movie release, starring Chris Pratt as the voice of Garfield, in May 2024. Garfield and Odie 8” soft and huggable plush toys will be available on shelves and online starting at $9.99. The two characters are the first of a full character lineup that will reach the masses in Fall 2024.

Global edtech and multimedia company In KidZ  is making change through play with its new cooking activity kit featuring Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster. Designed to bring families together and create a fun activity that introduces kids to the foods and traditions of cultures around the world, the box set includes a recipe book with easy to learn instructions, games, puzzles, and all the things a kid would need for an indoor or outdoor picnic. In KidZ will showcase the Sesame Street-branded cooking kits at Toy Fair New York, the largest toy, play, and youth entertainment marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2023 in New York City [Booth #4821].  

TOMY International will introduce a new line of plush in Spring 2024 featuring Games Workshop’s global property, Warhammer. Utilizing core characters from the popular miniatures game, TOMY will produce premium collectible plush for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. With extensive diversity of content in the Warhammer franchise, including tabletop miniatures games, video games, and consumer products, TOMY will offer an additional way to engage fans and provide them with the characters they love.

 Red Planet Group, a leading Canadian distributor of toys, games, and outdoor goods, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution partnership with Bonkers Toys. This strategic collaboration continues to position Red Planet Group as the exclusive distributor for their’ hit brands, LankyBox and Aphmau, within Canada. LankyBox and Aphmau, distinguished YouTube creators commanding devoted followings, have achieved immense popularity for their captivating content and now groundbreaking products in collaboration with Bonkers Toys. Red Planet Group’s partnership reinforces the availability of these smash hits across major retailers in Canada and on Amazon.ca, guaranteeing that Canadian consumers have seamless access to these remarkable and highly coveted products. 

Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company, announces a second flurry of North American licensing agreements for its fantasy adventure franchise Unicorn Academy, premiering in November on Netflix. Audiences will be transported to a magical world as they follow Sophia on her journey from ordinary to extraordinary – as she discovers her unexpected destiny as a unicorn rider, with a 72-minute movie premiere event and episodic content streaming globally.