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Funsicle Teams Up with TerraCycle to Launch Free Recycling Program for Inflatable Pools and Floats

Funsicle, a fast-growing outdoor recreation brand within the Polygroup family, is partnering with international recycling leader TerraCycle to enable consumers in the United States to recycle Funsicle inflatable pools and floats. As part of their ‘Float on Purpose’ sustainability initiative, Funsicle now offers customers the unique opportunity to reduce waste by collecting deflated Funsicle inflatables and sending them directly to TerraCycle to be recycled—at no cost to the consumer.

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Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources to Help Children and Families Prepare for School and Life with Support from PNC Foundation

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has released new resources to help young children get ready for school with help from the grown-ups in their lives, created with generous support from PNC Foundation. The Foundation’s ongoing early childhood education initiative, PNC Grow Up Great, features resources that help children ages 2-5 build self-awareness and a sense of belonging. These resources are aimed at helping children learn to celebrate themselves, their families, and others.

Funko Games and Lucasfilm Bring the Adventure Home with New Tabletop Indiana Jones Games

Funko Games has unveiled four brand-new games inspired by the world of Indiana Jones, three of which just hit shelves. The award-winning tabletop gaming studio has developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm a creative and diverse set of titles bound to satisfy gamers and Indiana Jones fans of all ages and experience levels, ranging from intricate strategy adventures to outrageous party games. Out now, Indiana Jones Cryptic is the first in an innovative new interactive mystery game line of “Puzzles and Pathways Adventures” from Funko Games. In Indiana Jones Cryptic, players follow clues from Dr. Jones’ journal to solve a wide variety of intricate challenges across three separate adventures based on the first three films, using their logic, deduction, and creative thinking. When the journey inevitably leads them into dangerous situations, players must draw their way through tombs, temples, and more while avoiding traps and enemies along the way!

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ZAG Appoints Thienne Manzoni Ribeiro as First Retail & Trade Marketing Director for Brazil

Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG, creators of the globally popular animated series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, is expanding its executive roster in Brazil with the appointment of its first retail and trade marketing director, former Warner Bros., Viacom, and Mattel executive, Thienne Manzoni Ribeiro. The announcement was made today by Jeremy Zag, Founder and CEO, ZAG.

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Lisa Marks Associates Welcomes Maureen Taxter and Donna Moore to New Roles

Lisa Marks Associates (LMA), a leading licensing and branding agency, is pleased to announce the expansion of their management team with the addition of Maureen Taxter as Senior Vice President of Licensing and Donna Moore as Director of Product Development.

Incredible Group Secures Canadian Distribution Rights with P.M.I Kids’ World for Piñata Smashlings

Incredible Group has signed a Canadian distribution deal with leading gaming-sector toy manufacturer, PMI, for its Piñata Smashlings line. Looking to break through the Canadian market with its new brand, PMI engages Incredible Group to lead the charge on retail distribution and mass-market awareness. Piñata Smashlings is entertainment company Toikido’s first internally developed IP and is home to hundreds of playful characters called, “Smashlings” – cheeky little creatures and playful Piñatas – who love to have fun and are always on the lookout for the Rainbow Whale who drops new Rainbow pods.

Chupa Chups and Meraki Stun Audiences with Fashion Collaboration at Colombo Fashion Week 2023

During this year’s summer edition of Colombo’s Fashion Week held at the Shangri-La Venue in Colombo, a collaboration has been showcased between designer Sharmila Ruberu of Meraki and Chupa Chups of Perfetti Van Melle, a first of its kind in Sri Lanka. Inspired by the vibrance and playfulness of the ‘Forever Fun’ confectionery brand ‘Chupa Chups’, the collection showcased the brand’s signature personality fused together with the unique design aesthetic that Meraki is known for. The collection is titled ‘Sensurreal’ with a wink to Salvador Dalí, the famous designer of the Chupa Chups logo. Eight female and four male outfits were presented with a whirl of color that mesmerized the audience at the catwalk held on March 31st at the Colombo Fashion Week 2023.

Nintendo Announces ‘Nintendo Live 2023,’ an Event for Everyone That Celebrates Nintendo Fun

After initially debuting in Japan, a Nintendo Live event is coming to the U.S.! Nintendo Live 2023 is a new way to experience the games and worlds of Nintendo, with fun gameplay, live stage performances, exciting gaming tournaments, memorable photo ops and more. Held in Seattle in September, the in-person event will celebrate Nintendo’s unique entertainment on the Nintendo Switch system, inviting all members of the family to come together, play and have fun.

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joovy Empowers Parents to Save Money and the Planet with rejoovynated.com Launch

joovy, a leading manufacturer of baby gear, is excited to announce the launch of rejoovynated.com, a new platform that promotes sustainability, social responsibility, and affordability in the baby gear industry. The website, powered by Nok Recommerce, will provide consumers with a unique shopping experience while reducing waste and environmental impact. According to industry estimates, online product purchases have a return rate of up to 30%. These returns are often due to duplication of items, wrong size or color, or change of mind. rejoovynated.com aims to prevent these products from ending up in landfills by thoroughly inspecting, refurbishing, and remarketing returned joovy baby gear. By providing sustainable options, joovy is supporting the planet and enabling families to purchase high-quality baby gear while making environmentally conscious choices.