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Jada Toys Introduces Chase Vehicles Into The Pink Slips Lineup From the World’s Most Popular Entertainment Brands

Jada Toys, leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, has announced the expansion of the Pink Slips brand to include licensed and limited chase vehicles from the world’s leading entertainment properties. Pink Slips launched earlier this year with overwhelming success at retail, as the roll out of Wave 6 and 7 are already in progress. The brand is made up of premium quality die-cast vehicles that leverage Jada’s expertise in design, graphics and finishes resulting in the product line becoming a leader in the collector vehicle category.

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Entertainment News
APC Kids Signs New Sales for Fantasy Family Series ‘Tinka’

APC Kids, part of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, has secured new broadcast deals across all three seasons of fantasy family series Tinka. Tinka season 3 (24 x 26’) has been picked up by Téléquébec (Canada) and Canal+ (France), while season 2 has been acquired by MTVA (Hungary) and France TV (France). Season one has found a new home on ERR (Estonia).

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Amazon and Readyland Revolutionize Interactive Play

With their groundbreaking collaboration, Amazon and Readyland have redefined storytelling with an unprecedented interactive play experience. Their highly-anticipated bundle, which features the Alexa-interactive book, ‘Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure,’ and Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids, has been enthusiastically embraced by consumers and surpassed all expectations this holiday season.

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TNA Wrestling Partners With PowerTown Wrestling To Produce TNA Action Figures & Accessories

TNA Wrestling is returning to the action figure market through a long-term contract with PowerTown Wrestling to produce collectible TNA Action Figures & Accessories. Pre-sale orders for Series One will begin in March 2024 and the figures will be shipped in August 2024. Series Two of the TNA Wrestling Action Figures from PowerTown will be shipped in December 2024. More information on who will be included in each series will be released in the coming weeks.

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ToyMonster in Partnership with Addo Play Unleashes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Fugglers in the USA

Just in time for merry mischief and mayhem, ToyMonster announces the launch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Fugglers. The latest line of funny-ugly plush monsters are getting the Turtles twist, channeling the four fan-favorite, sewer-dwelling reptiles – Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael. They’re lean, they’re green, they’re mean and now the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fugglers are available at Walmart.com, ready to wreak some half-shell havoc this holiday season.

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Events News
Brands and Buyers Prepare for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market 2024

Buyer registration and hotel reservations are trending up and demand for exhibit space is strong for the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking place January 10-16. The first trade event of the new year will welcome retail decision makers from around the world to experience hundreds of new brands and collections, one-of-a-kind and artisan items, and inspiring special exhibits and events. “Buyers are eager to be first in line to discover new products and place orders in Dallas,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “We are anticipating a strong show, with retailers and designers seeking a single location for new products, connection, and inspiration. We will welcome buyers from all 50 states plus Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and other regions.”

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Licensing News
Kenneth Cole Launches Exclusive Collaboration with Sesame Workshop in Support of Mental Health

To close out the brand’s landmark 40th Anniversary year, Kenneth Cole is excited to announce a special collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young children and families. Under the overarching concept of “here for you on sunny days, and cloudy ones, too”, the unisex capsule collection for kids and adults embodies the personalities of beloved Sesame Street characters, voicing care for the mental well-being of yourself and others. The hoodies and t-shirts feature classic graphics, supportive phrases, and playful imagery such as “It’s OK to be Grouchy,” “Share Cookies, Share Kindness,” and “Elmo Has Sad Days Too.” The white canvas sneakers are designed by acclaimed footwear designer Alexander John Studios and come in four colorways, each with accents and embellishments tied to Oscar the Grouch (green), Cookie Monster (blue), Elmo (red) and Count von Count (purple).

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Licensing News
Heathside Trading to Launch Godzilla Line

Heathside Trading Limited has established an agreement with Toho International Inc to become a licensee for Godzilla. The agreement was brokered by Rocket Licensing and KJG Limited. The Godzilla licensed line, which will launch spring 2024 through selected retail partners, as well as direct-to-consumer through MasterReplicas.com, will include 3D Keychains, Squishes, Mini Stickees and Slime based on the Godzilla library.

B&LLAs 2024
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Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards (B&LLAs) 2024 Open for Entries

Entries for the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2024 are now officially open – with the event returning to the Royal Lancaster London on Thursday 25 April 2024. Now in its ninth year, the 2024 B&LLAs gives the brand and lifestyle licensing and retail sector an opportunity to be recognized and rewarded separately to the massive character and entertainment licensing sector covered by The Licensing Awards.