New Shopkins Real Littles Hit Shelves in January
Shopkins is bringing micro-versions of frozen foods to the toy aisle in partnership with the Unilever family of brands, Conagra, and Kellogg’s.
Toy and Game Innovation (TAGIE) Award Winners Announced at 2019 Chicago Toy & Game Week
The Chicago Toy & Game Group revealed the winners of the 12th annual TAGIE Awards, recognizing top toy and game innovators from around the world.
The LEGO Group Acquires Online Platform BrickLink From NXMH
The LEGO Group announced it has acquired BrickLink Ltd, the world’s largest online community of adult LEGO fans, from NMXH.
Toys”R”Us Opens the Doors to Its First New U.S. Store
Back in time for the holiday season, Toys”R”Us will carefully curate and showcase toy products in highly experiential smaller-format spaces.
Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products Launches New E-Commerce Sites, Pop-Ups
In addition to the e-commerce websites, Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products plans to bolster direct-to-consumer efforts with retail pop-up shops.
Scholastic Entertainment Developing Trio of Movies for the Hallmark Channel
Scholastic Entertainment is developing three movies for the Hallmark Channel based on books from the company.
Endemol Shine North America Names Scott Shillet as Executive Director, Licensing
Prior to joining Endemol Shine North America, Shillet held positions at 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks Animation.
Nickelodeon Announces U.S. Premiere of Paddington Series
Paddington Bear returns in Nickelodeon’s brand-new CG-animated preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington, premiering in the U.S. on January 20.
HKTDC Moving Forward With the Toys and Games Fair
The 46th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, January 6-9, 2020, is expecting more than 2,000 global exhibitors to showcase a wide variety of products.