

Clio Awards to Honor Barbie with Brand Icon Award
The Clio Awards will honor Barbie with a Brand Icon Award at the 60th annual Clio Awards ceremony, hosted by Andy Cohen.

Far Out Toys’ NASCAR Toy Line Now Available Exclusively at Walmart
NASCAR and Far Out Toys announced the launch of the NASCAR Adventure Force Crash Racers, the first in a new line of NASCAR-branded racing sets from Far Out Toys.

Aussie Hit ‘Bluey’ Readies for U.S. Debut
BBC Studios has set the U.S. premiere date for the Australian kids’ series, Bluey. The series heads to Disney Junior on September 9.

Creativity for Kids Serves Up Spooky Cool Twist on Rock Painting
Creativity for Kids, a Faber-Castell brand, has unveiled its new Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit to inspire spooktacular acts of kindness.

Brand Central Announces New Licensing Director
Brand Central announced the promotion of Lexi DeForest to the position of licensing director, which is effective immediately.

New Nerf x Fortnite Blasters Launch for Holiday Season

Barbie Teams with Izzy Wheels for Wheelchair Accessories
Barbie is collaborating with Izzy Wheels, founded by sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane, to create limited-edition life-sized and doll-sized wheelchair covers.

Crunchyroll, Bandai Namco Launch Cross-Platform IP Experience
Bandai Namco and Crunchyroll have entered a strategic partnership to give fans a 360 experience with their character IPs, kicking off with a new Naruto game.