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Spin Master Unveils Official ‘The Flash’ Movie Toys Available Now

The Flash, the long-awaited Warner Bros./DC Extended Universe’s upcoming blockbuster, hits theaters on Friday, June 16th. It’s no secret: kids love superheroes! (Parents do, too!). Whether kids watch the movie with parents in theaters or parents decide to tell the story after, official movie toys from global children’s entertainment company Spin Master will bring the Flash to life and help everyone recreate the electrifying action at home.

Mattel Unveils Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy Collection

Timed to the upcoming release of Disney’s highly anticipated film, Peter Pan & Wendy on Disney+, Mattel is unveiling a collection of dolls created in the likeness of the stars of the movie – Alexander Molony as Peter Pan, Ever Gabo Anderson as Wendy Darling, and Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell (who just shared on Instagram).

BBC Studios Kids & Family Expands Bluey Licensing Program with Renewals and New Deals Across NA

BBC Studios Kids & Family, distributor and licensor for the hit animated series Bluey, announced renewals and new licensing deals across multiple consumer products categories in North America. Apparel and accessories partner Centric Brands, apparel partners The Bentex Group, Inc, Handcraft, and drinkware partner Zak! Designs, and holiday décor partner Kurt Adler have renewed their Bluey licensed programs with BBC Studios Kids & Family and will continue to roll out new lines. Following the renewal last year, costumes partner Disguise will now add an adult costumes line for this fall.

Smiffys and Manic Panic Launch Second Collection of Wigs

Following the success of the debut wig line launched in 2020, Smiffys and Manic Panic have come together once again to create a second collection of colorful wigs. The new line adds 14 fancy dress wigs to existing styles with new exciting colorways found in Manic Panic’s iconic hair dye selection including impactful vibrant colors and their iconic Creamtones pastels. Some of the new stylish wigs include Super Lizard, Vivid Rainbow, Pink Passion, Cleo Rose, Creamtone Dreams, Lavender Mist, Fairy Queen and Misty Rainbow. New styles have also been added to the range including Ombre Curl Girl, a full, tightly curled wig, and Ultra Vamp, a poker straight, extra-long look.

Paramount Unites Brands for First Global E-Commerce Platform, Paramount Shop

Paramount Global has unveiled Paramount Shop (ParamountShop.com), its first global direct-to-consumer e-commerce site with products spanning the company’s portfolio of current hits to beloved classics from the company’s free-to-air, cable, theatrical films and streaming platforms. The platform will feature a broad array of products representing more than 125 brands and characters totaling over 7,000 items and more than 50,000 unique products from Paramount brands including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Paramount Pictures, SHOWTIME and more.

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Design Edge: No Simple Steps to Inventing

If you were to search the internet for information on how to bring your product idea to reality, you are bound to find dozens upon dozens of companies, gurus, consultants and coaches offering pay-to-play courses on how to make millions as an inventor. While some of them may indeed offer sage advice, others will sell you “simple steps” and “guideline method” programs to “ensure success”. Others will tout the merits of licensing as the golden ticket. However, even with all this help, the reality is that there is no simple method to finding success as an inventor. According to an Edison Nation poll, 78% of inventors believe that their invention will earn them a minimum of $1 million dollars, and 54% of them believe it will earn them over $5 million. Yet, only less than 3% of them will even sign a licensing agreement, let alone make any money! These “gurus” often tend to peddle false realities through cults of personality, oversimplifications, and saccharine cheer-leading, all while playing up to the notion that your one idea will be life-changing.

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Toy Association Diversifies Board with New Members & Offers Updates on Member Value During Annual General Meeting

The Toy Association announced the election of six new members and three term renewals to its Board of Directors to serve two-year terms. The announcement was made during The Toy Association’s Annual General Meeting, which was open to all members. The meeting opened with remarks from Board Chair Aaron Muderick, founder & executive chair of Crazy Aaron’s, who reflected on the state of the industry, expressed openness to feedback at any time from members and representatives across the toy and play community, and offered thoughts on the exciting build-up to a reimagined Toy Fair 2023 this September.

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JAKKS Pacifics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results

JAKKS Pacific, Inc [NASDAQ: JAKK] reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. JAKKS Pacific Fourth Quarter 2022 – Net sales were $131.9 million compared to $188.0 million last year; a 30% decrease. Gross margin of 21.7%, negatively impacted by lower capitalization of warehouse costs, higher tooling amortization, obsolete inventory and royalty expense, offset by lower inbound freight expenses

ToyMonster Launches New CAPTIVZ Collectible Dinosaur Toys to Celebrate Jurassic Park’s 30th Anniversary

With 90s nostalgia in full swing, this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film, Jurassic Park, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. To celebrate three decades of epic dinosaurs, ToyMonster announces the launch of two new lines of CAPTIVZ collectible dinosaur toys. The Jurassic Park CAPTIVZ Build N Battle 30th Anniversary range is available now, and the Jurassic World CAPTIVZ Hatchlings range will hatch in retail stores starting next month.