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PlanToys and Beeja May Joined Forces to Help Families Shift from Linear to Circular Economies

PlanToys, the global leader in sustainable toy manufacturing, announced a partnership with Toronto based startup Beeja May to have them as the preferred partner of the manufacturer to buy and sell second-hand toys throughout Canada. With this partnership, Beeja May will ensure continued life for PlayToys’ items that children no longer play with. Beeja May and PlanToys will be creating a network of parents and retailers across the country to get pre-loved and outgrown toys on the Beeja May marketplace so that families can shop quality second-hand to not only save money during this economic recession but also help save the planet of unnecessary waste. This initiative is part of PlanToys’ greater mission of creating a global circular economy of toys that was kicked off in 2022 with the PlayCycle initiative.

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Laura Tommervik Joins Fun in Motion Toys as Director of Marketing

Industry veteran Laura Tommervik has joined Fun In Motion Toys in the new post of Director of Marketing, it was announced by Kevin Daniels, Founding President. Her distinguished career in the industry spans 25 years in Marketing and Brand leadership with such leading firms as Hasbro (Wizards of the Coast), Toysmith and Humongous Entertainment. “Laura’s wide range of creative expertise is a perfect fit for our growing company as…

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Simon Philips Joins Global Entertainment Powerhouse Falcon’s Beyond as President

Falcon’s Beyond, a leading fully integrated global entertainment development company specializing in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, has named Simon Philips, an accomplished entertainment industry executive, as President, a newly created position for the company. Philips, whose visionary approach to brand building has helped shape the strategic direction of some of the world’s most iconic franchises – including Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, CoComelon, Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…

University Games Collars Cat Kid License from MerryMakers

University Games has announced a new licensing deal negotiated by MerryMakers, Inc for Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club, and an extension of the company’s license for the popular Dog Man property. Craig Hendrickson, SVP Product Development at University Games, said, “Cat Kid Comic Club is a rapidly rising star property and it’s our pleasure to add to our working relationship with Dav Pilkey and MerryMakers to deliver Cat…

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Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment Elects Cristina Liquori as Treasurer

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT), a global nonprofit organization and the industry’s preeminent voice for the advancement of women, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina Liquori to its board of directors as Treasurer for a three-year term, which began on January 1, 2023. As Treasurer, Cristina will guide and oversee management of WiT’s financial affairs. Her contributions will help the organization drive impactful opportunities that…

Clue Comes to the Real World on Instagram and with Immersive Event

Who, where, and with what? Clue’s famous “rule of three” goes digiTal with a social media experience for fans unlike anything seen before! To celebrate the recent launch of the reimagined Clue board game, Hasbro, Inc, a global branded entertainment leader, launcHed a month-long Clue murder mystery series on Instagram. This game of Clue takes place completely on Instagram and needs you – the crime-solving sleuth – on the case…

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Disguise Announces Multi-Year Costume Rights to Black, Woman-Owned, Afro Unicorn

Disguise, Inc, the costume division of leading toy and consumer products manufacturer JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ:JAKK), has announced the costume rights to Afro Unicorn for North America and EMEA. Commencing in 2023, Disguise will design, market, manufacture and distribute costumes and costume accessories for Afro Unicorn, a conscious brand with a mission to uplift and celebrate women and children of color. Afro Unicorn, created by April Showers, is designed…

YuMe Celebrates 100 Years of Disney Magic with a Special Surprise

YuMe Toys, the global toy company whose inspired approach to product design continues to make waves in the marketplace, unveils its celebratory Disney 100 Surprise Capsules. Packed with hidden surprises that will ‘wow’ Disney fans and families worldwide wanting to celebrate the landmark anniversary. The range commemorates Disney’s most iconic and loved characters from its 100-year legacy. Retail demand for this product range is set to be high since the collection…

Mattel Announces Barney Franchise Relaunch

Mattel, Inc has announced its relaunch of the iconic Barney franchise. Mattel’s comprehensive revitalization of the Barney brand will span television, film, and YouTube content as well as music and a full range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing, and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also in development. Mattel will relaunch Barney to a new generation with a brand-new animated series, set…