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Chronicles of Light Darkness Falls Ravensburger

Disney and Pixar Heroines Team Up for Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls Game From Ravensburger

The Realm of Light needs you! Ravensburger, acclaimed publisher behind award-winning board games and high-quality toys and puzzles, is assembling heroines across popular Disney and Pixar stories to join forces and vanquish a sinister darkness threatening the world. Combining role-playing, storytelling, cooperation and the approachability of a board game format, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) creates an immersive adventure game that allows players to experience Disney heroines in whole new ways while they work together to win. Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) will be available for pre-order on July 7 at Target.com and will be available for purchase at Target and hobby stores nationwide on July 21.

The Tetris Company Appoints IMG to Expand Consumer Products Program in the US, Canada and EMEA

As the Tetris brand gears up for its 40th anniversary this year, The Tetris Company has appointed IMG as its merchandise licensing representative in the US, Canada and EMEA, including key territories such as the UK, France, Germany, Middle East, North Africa and India. The agreement expands on IMG and The Tetris Company’s existing licensing partnership in Asia and Brazil. The new multi-year partnership will see IMG develop a wide range of licensed products across key categories, including toys, games and collectibles, apparel and accessories, home and décor, food and beverages, sporting goods and outdoor gear, beauty and personal care, pet toys and accessories, travel, stationery and consumer electronic accessories.

Ravensburger Unveils 2024 Villainous Lineup

Prepare to meet the most cunning card game of them all! Ravensburger, acclaimed publisher behind award-winning board games and high-quality toys and puzzles, announces 2024 plans for its award-winning Villainous franchise. Ravensburger will move to a new format for all Villainous expandalone games in 2024, now featuring two characters at a more affordable price point ($19.99 USD/$29.99 CAD). The company will add new expandalone games in the Disney Villainous and Star Wars Villainous lines, which will both be available later this year.

Spin Master Completes Acquisition of Melissa & Doug

Spin Master Corporation (“Spin Master” or the “Company”) (TSX: TOY), a leading global children’s entertainment company, has announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of US-based Melissa & Doug, a well-recognized and trusted brand in early childhood play, for $950 million. With a mission to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in children, Melissa & Doug is a beloved brand that is sought after and trusted by parents and children alike and highly relevant for families seeking sustainable wooden toys and screen-free play.

Hasbro Launches New Trivial Pursuit Infinite in Celebration of National Trivia Day

In celebration of National Trivia Day on January 4, Hasbro is launching an exciting new digital experience – Trivial Pursuit Infinite! Since 1982, the phenomenally successful Trivial Pursuit board game has been testing game players’ wits to the limit through dozens of iterations of the physical game including the iconic Classic Edition, Family Edition and various licensed versions. Now, we’re thrilled to give players a new way to showcase knowledge with the first Trivial Pursuit digital experience powered by AI. Fans of the Trivial Pursuit board game can now test their knowledge on www.trivialpursuit.com (via computer or mobile device) and experience two game modes: Daily Challenge and Infinite.

Winsing Unveils Exclusive Showroom During Hong Kong Toy Fair to Showcase Latest Toylines

Winsing is thrilled to announce the establishment of a dedicated showroom, offering an intimate and immersive space to explore the original new toy lines at the Regal Kowloon Hotel (71 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui) during the Hong Kong Toy Fair on Jan 8th-11th. Visitors to the showroom will be treated to an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated toy collection regarding Winsing’s flagship IP GOGOBUS and GG Bond. From innovative designs to engaging play concepts, the showcase aims to provide a sneak peek into the creativity and quality that define Winsing.

Kids Preferred Plans for Summer 2024 with ‘Welcome to the Universe Baby!’ Collection from Universal Products & Experiences

Retailers can anticipate an invitation from American toy manufacturer Kids Preferred in summer 2024 welcoming them to the arrival of Universal Products & Experiences, “Welcome to the Universe Baby!’ collection. The new line features an expansion of Kids Preferred Curious George range and a roll out of infant & toddler playthings that are gender neutral from across NBCUniversal’s beloved global brands including DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar as well as, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Back To The Future and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Summer of 2024’s baby shower registry will be full of extra soft and developmental toys as only Kids Preferred can create.

Winsing Celebrates December with Key Announcements

Winsing is thrilled to announce the premiere of its latest animated TV series, Mega Meow, scheduled for December 22nd, 2023, in China. The first run will be broadcasted on IQIYI, major OTT platforms, national IPTV, and digital TV channels. Aimed at school-aged children, the series unfolds thrilling mecha adventures featuring adorable felines who courageously rescue humans from danger.

ZURU – Mini Brands Unveils New Collections for Holiday 2023

As part of its mission to make everything mini, and continued domination of the miniature collectibles space, ZURU’s latest Mini Brands ranges hit US shelves in early December. In a pre-holiday collectibles drive, Mini Brands Sneakers and Mini Brands Books introduced some of the most iconic global footwear brands and best-loved novels as miniature replicas of the real thing.