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Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures Toys

Hasbro has revealed a ton of new products inspired by the upcoming preschool series Young Jedi Adventures streaming on Disney+ May the 4th. The reveals include a playset of the Tenoo Temple where the young Jedi’s are based and train out of, as well as their ship – the Crimson Firehawk! In addition to these, Hasbro also announced several figures and figures & speeder bike toys featuring characters such as Kai Brightstar, Nubs, Lys Solay and Yoda. All toys are for Ages 3 years & up, and will be available Summer 2023.

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Chronicle Books Signs The Moss-Tucker Group as Agency of Record for Ridley’s Games and Petit Collage

Chronicle Books, one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages, has selected The Moss-Tucker Group (MTG) as their Agency of Record, representing recently acquired brands Petit Collage and Ridley’s Games. Both Ridley’s Games, makers of original, trend‐led games for all ages including bestsellers Avocado Smash and Selfish, and Petit Collage, creators of sustainable, design-led toys for young children, will be featured in various promotional initiatives, social media campaigns and influencer partnerships throughout the year under MTG’s representation.

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Singing Machine To Launch Sesame Street Singalong Toys

The Singing Machine Company, Inc, the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products, announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind the iconic Sesame Street franchise. The Singing Machine Company will develop, manufacture and market sing-along and youth karaoke products featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Abby Cadabby for North America, Australia, the United Kingdom. The Company expects to launch the new products this Fall 2023.

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Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies Content Launches Globally on Netflix

Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies brand, which has dominated hot holiday toy lists two years running, is making moves to reach even more kids by launching its content on Netflix. Magic Mixies has more than 12.7 million views on YouTube, and is now making magic on Netflix with two Magic Mixies specials. The specials include content from Magic Mixies season one and two, which follow Sienna, a young girl who unlocks a glittering pathway to Mixia, a mystical land filled with magic creatures (spoiler alert: it’s the Mixlings!) and new adventures. Both specials are available in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese, further solidifying Magic Mixies’ worldwide appeal.

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Fred Rogers Productions Receives Renewal Grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to Support Educational Series

Fred Rogers Productions, the award-winning children’s educational media organization behind Emmy-winning PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Odd Squad, and Peg + Cat, has secured a two-year $600,000 grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF) for its newest series, Alma’s Way and Donkey Hodie. AVDF’s mission is to support institutions it views as pillars of American society, and Fred Rogers Productions is one of a few producers of public media receiving continued support.

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Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with New Resources on Belonging and Artistic Expression

Sesame Workshop kicks off Autism Acceptance Month with new resources centered around belonging and artistic expression. With all-new content featuring Julia and her friends Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Rosita, and Rudy including videos, a storybook, and printable activity guides, the global Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative continues its dedication to showing that all children — autistic and neurotypical alike — are amazing in their own ways.

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Playmobil Color and Crayola Take Creativity to a New Level

They are back! Playmobil is celebrating the comeback of its classic Playmobil Color series after a 45-year hiatus with five new sets released in collaboration with creativity powerhouse, Crayola. The sets include basic white figures and a variety of accessories that can be customized and easily washed off.

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Archie Comics & Hours Debut Capsule Collection Inspired by Classic Comics

Archie Andrews stars in an all-new apparel collection from streetwear brand, Hours, now debuting at retail, in partnership with Archie Comics. The capsule collection includes a variety of Riverdale High inspired products for both men and women with modern silhouettes including drop shoulder hoodies, drop shoulder tees, a leather sleeve varsity jacket, flat brim caps, and socks. The collaboration merges Hours core values – high quality fabrication at accessible price points – and classic Archie elements with a twist.

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Hasbro Launches Monopoly x The Super Mario Bros Movie Edition Game

Monopoly is headed to the Mushroom Kingdom! Hasbro has announced and launched a brand-new edition of the iconic Monopoly board game – Monopoly The Super Mario Bros Movie Edition Game – just in time for the release of Nintendo + Illumination’s new animated action-comedy, The Super Mario Bros Movie – now playing in theaters. Monopoly players can imagine battling Bowser to save the Mushroom Kingdom as they explore the world of the film with up to 6 Monopoly tokens, representing characters & power-ups from The Super Mario Bros Movie: Toad’s frying pan, a Super Mushroom, Peach’s crown, and more!