January 2024 - Page 2 of 10

Playview Brands Celebrates National Puzzle Day with a Tapestry of Enthralling Puzzles

Playview Brands, a toy company with an umbrella of jigsaw collections, is celebrating this National Puzzle Day by showcasing their continuously expanding portfolio of beloved and enthusiast-approved brands: KI Puzzles and Enigma Art Puzzles. Playview Brands welcomes puzzle lovers to enhance their leisure time and empower their minds with distinctive puzzle collections, where each piece narrates a unique story. By prioritizing quality and innovation, Playview Brands has elevated its two signature puzzle lines to prominence in the puzzle community, even on social media, successfully passing quality check trends such as the pickup challenge on platforms like TikTok.

DeAPlaneta Entertainment and Epic Story Media Partner to Distribute Preschool Coding Series ‘Mia & Codie’

DeAPlaneta Entertainment has signed a deal with Moody Studios and Epic Story Media to take European (except UK) and LATAM Media, Licensing & Digital rights for Mia & Codie – a ground-breaking, animated comedy, teaching kids pre-coding skills, created by two-time Emmy Award winner, Don Moody. Two seasons of the animated series are currently in production with 40 episodes x 4.5 minutes and commissioned in Canada with TVO, TFO and Knowledge Network. The series will also arrive in Israel, on HOP! Channel.

StoryToys & Sesame Workshop Introduce Sesame Street Mecha Builders App

StoryToys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Team17 Group PLC and a leading creator of edutainment apps for kids, and Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, are thrilled to announce the global launch of the Sesame Street Mecha Builders app. Made for children aged 2 to 6, the app aims to nurture curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a love of learning through play with fun adventures using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Paldean Fates Expansion Launches, Marking Return of Shiny Pokémon

The Pokémon Company International released the latest expansion in the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet – Paldean Fates, available now at participating retailers worldwide, including Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Taking inspiration from the popular Hidden Fates and Shining Fates expansions, the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion marks the return of Shiny Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG and features Pokémon from the Paldea region. Trainers can collect and battle with more than 130 Shiny Pokémon, including Shiny Pikachu, Shiny Ceruledge, Shiny Tinkaton, Shiny Dondozo, Shiny Tatsugiri and more. In addition, the expansion introduces Shiny Tera Pokémon ex — featuring Charizard ex, Forretress ex and Espathra ex — as well as more Ancient and Future Pokémon ex.

Noah & Zoie Launch Ryan’s World: the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure Costumes

Noah & Zoie Costumes and pocket.watch are pleased to announce the costume collection for Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure at Halloween Costume & Party Expo being held at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The first products in the Noah & Zoie Collection feature Ryan’s World in an all-new, Red Titan caped hero suit with eye mask. Available for Halloween 2024, the Ryan’s World Red Titan costume features a jumpsuit, mask, poly-satin cape and more. In the first feature-length project from the popular kids ’brand Ryan’s World, Ryan takes to the big screen for his most epic adventure yet! When his twin sisters, Emma and Kate, get sucked into a mystical comic book, Ryan rises up as the great big brother he is, and jumps in after them as the Red Titan. Adventures, battles, and hilarious debacles ensue, as Ryan and his friends navigate the Titan Universe and bring everyone back home safely before his parents catch on.

Buyer Base Expands Westward at January 2024 Edition of Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Dallas Market Center announced that its recently held Total Home & Gift Market experienced a dramatic increase in buyers attending for the first time, especially from the western US states. The number of buyers attending for the first time was at its second-highest level in five years; attendance by buyers from the western U.S. including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington was up 27% compared with January 2023; southwest U.S. buyer attendance including from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico was up 30%.

Radio Flyer Announces New Family Entertainment Division – Radio Flyer Studios

Radio Flyer, the 107-year-old toy company and maker of the iconic Original Little Red Wagon is announcing its latest venture into animated storytelling with a new division, Radio Flyer Studios. The family-owned Chicago-based company aims to be a trusted destination for family entertainment known for delightful, relatable, and high-quality stories about family, adventure, active play, and outdoor exploration, all of which are inextricably linked to the iconic Radio Flyer.

Wondery Thames & Kosmos Wow in the World

Thames & Kosmos and Wondery Announce Collaboration, Giving Kids a Whole New Way to Play

Trailblazing podcast studio, Wondery, and award-winning makers of premium STEM toys, Thames & Kosmos, announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration. The companies will debut an all-new line of STEM toys and science kits inspired by the #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups, Wow in the World. Launching at retail in Fall 2024, the Wondery Kids Wow in the World toy line is expertly designed by Thames & Kosmos and combines classic science learning toys and engaging audio content to offer kids and families a brand-new way to play. The toy line further builds on Wondery’s vision, giving fans new ways to engage with their favorite podcast shows.

Spin Master Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube, Inspiring Solvers with Global ‘Make Your Move’ Campaign

Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company and owner of the world-famous Rubik’s Cube, is launching a year-long campaign dedicated to the iconic toy during its 50th anniversary year. A symbol of problem solving, intelligence, creativity and perseverance, the Rubik’s Cube will be celebrated with a multifaceted, year-long marketing campaign themed ‘Make Your Move’, to inspire the next generation of problem solvers. The milestone year will include new launches and product collaborations, and the debut of an all-new mobile game Rubik’s Match.