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Falcon’s Beyond Introduces Falcon’s Attractions Systems & Technologies

Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a global entertainment powerhouse and pioneer in immersive storytelling, has unveiled its latest expansion strategy. The company will now operate its rides and attractions sales under the name Falcon’s Attractions Systems & Technologies (“Falcon’s Attractions”), emphasizing its commitment to delivering cutting edge immersive rides, attractions, and technologies for location-based entertainment experiences and more around the world. Falcon’s Attractions will actively target a diverse range of prospective clients, including theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, and special event venues, offering innovative solutions to enhance audience engagement and brand storytelling.

Super Impulse Launches Stinktacular New Collectible with Release of Gross-out Brand Stink Blasters

Super Impulse is preparing to make a BIG STINK in 2024, with the nostalgic return of Stink Blasters, the gang of collectible misfits designed to tickle the funny bone while offending the olfactory senses. In a daring move to thrill and repel the toy market, Super Impulse has resurrected the brand with complete disregard for good taste! Stink Blasters originally launched in 2003 in over 30 countries with millions of units sold, experiencing worldwide success. Responding to the persistent demand for gross-out toys, Super Impulse, renowned for its success in high profile licensed, functional miniatures, adds Stink Blasters to its stelar portfolio alongside best-selling brands like World’s Smallest, collectible licensed Micro Figures, and co-branded Potato Head Poptaters.

Let's Play Abilities Toy Association Playbook for All

The Genius of Play Marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Launch of “Let’s Play – A Playbook for all Abilities”

The Genius of Play, a national movement spearheaded by The Toy Association to raise awareness about play’s vital role in child development, marked the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the launch of “Let’s Play – A Playbook for All Abilities.” With nearly 2 in 3 U.S. parents1 saying they consider how a toy builds specific skills when picking playthings for their kids, this free guide offers families a variety of adaptive, play-based activities to help children meet developmental milestones and promote social inclusion while having fun. Developed in partnership with occupational therapist Antonia Llull and her MPOWERME team, and Ellen Metrick, a human factors specialist with UL Solutions, a global safety science leader & product safety testing company, the Playbook features nine play ideas that can be adapted to children’s varying interests and abilities.

Stumble Guys He-Man Masters of the Universe

By the Power of Grayskull! Masters of the Universe Unite in ‘Stumble Guys’

He-Man, Skeletor, the Sorceress, Evil-Lyn, and other favorite characters from the Masters of the Universe will dive into the riotous fun of Stumble Guys with a new racing map. This update offers players to joyfully proclaim, ‘By the Power of Grayskull!” as they venture through a new enchanting realm of the Stumbleverse. The newest racing map, based on the iconic Masters of the Universe franchise, features familiar locations from the stories, along with all-new level obstacles and features, making it one of the most skill-intensive maps yet. Portals will transport players through various areas, across muddy swamps, and past new breakable objects to unlock secret paths through the surroundings of Castle Grayskull.

March 8th B&LLAs Entry Deadline Fast Approaching

The Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards (B&LLAs) reward excellence in product innovation and brand licensing management as well as retail execution within the ever-evolving brand and lifestyle licensing arena (non-entertainment)…and the B&LLAs 2024 are still open for entries! The awards are free to enter. You can complete your entry entirely online. The deadline for entry is Friday, March 8, 2024.

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JAKKS Pacific reports Q4 and Full Year Results for 2023

“For the third consecutive year we have met or exceeded our key financial full-year targets” said Stephen Berman, CEO of JAKKS Pacific. “The year began with the challenge of revenue comparisons with a 2022 hit-driven blockbuster product line, but we also saw opportunities for gross margin improvements with a normalized supply chain. Gross and operating margins improved year-over-year despite a $80+ million decline in Net Sales, generating over $66 million in operating cash flow for the year.

KessCo Announces Licensing Partnership with Toei Animation

KessCo is ecstatic to announce its licensing partnership with legendary anime studio Toei Animation for the two fan-favorite franchises One Piece and Digimon, which are both celebrating their global 25th anniversaries this year. As part of this exciting collaboration, initials plans for licensed products include two upcoming tabletop titles as well as several outdoor spring/summer toys, all scheduled to release in 2024-2025. “Having the opportunity to create play experiences for One Piece and Digimon is a dream come true,” shares Alex Kessler, CEO of KessCo. “We are dedicated to finding the joys in life through play, whether it be outdoors, at the beach, or in our living rooms. Coming together to just PLAY is the ultimate goal, and bringing our favorite anime licenses into these experiences is a natural blending of two worlds that are incredibly meaningful to us.”

FanRoll is Rolling into GAMA Expo 2024 with Table-Shaking Hasbro News

FanRoll is pleased to announce a major new licensing agreement with leading toy and game company Hasbro. The new program will begin with a multifaceted Dungeons & Dragons program, under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, that coincides with the brand’s 50th anniversary. FanRoll also plans to launch a line of premium gaming dice for iconic Hasbro Gaming brands Monopoly, Risk, Clue, HeroQuest and Betrayal at House on the Hill. This collaboration comes on the heels of a major rebranding and refocus for the company in 2023 from Metallic Dice Games to FanRoll.

Cepia Introduces the World to Decora Girlz, a Fashion Forward Doll Brand

Cepia, a leading innovative toy company, announces the official launch of its highly anticipated doll collection, Decora Girlz. Available this month at Walmart, Amazon and FAO Schwarz Rockefeller Center in New York City, the vibrant Decora Girlz line encourages endless selfexpression, embracing one’s unique qualities, and allows for customization by styling and decorating a collection of nine themed doll characters. Taking inspiration from the colorful spirit of the Decora Kei fashion style, Decora Girlz by Cepia empowers children to decorate and celebrate themselves through a creative play pattern filled with the brightest attire and accessories.