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NY NOW Celebrates a Century Of Innovation: Marking Its 100th Year Anniversary

NY NOW, owned by Emerald Holding, Inc (NYSE: EEX), the largest, premier wholesale trade show in New York serving the gift, home and accessories marketplace, is preparing for the 100th anniversary of the event with the upcoming 2024 Winter Market. At the center of this commemoration will be key enhancements aimed at providing an even more collaborative and immersive experience for the thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of attendees expected to attend NY NOW, scheduled for February 4–7, 2024, at New York City’s Javits Center. Designers, industry veterans, and members of the media are cordially invited to attend.

WildBrain Celebrates Festive New Deals with Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ Across the UK and Europe

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, is turning the high street green this festive season with an extensive range of deals for Dr. Seuss Enterprise’s beloved How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, delivering even more ways for consumers across the UK and Europe to engage with the iconic holiday brand. Fans of last year’s sell-out adidas Originals x The Grinch Forum Low shoe collaboration will be delighted that it returns this season with an expanded range. A new Grinch shoe (plus junior version) will be available globally at adidas stores and online. Two additional Grinch-inspired designs featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas! characters Max and Cindy Lou will be released exclusively into Footlocker stores this December worldwide, alongside a junior version of the Max design and apparel including t-shirts and a hoodie featuring the much-loved Grinch characters, available worldwide.

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eeBoo Receives 21 Oppenheim Awards for 2023

Woman-owned and mother operated, sustainable lifestyle brand eeBoo received twenty-one new Oppenheim Toy Awards for the 2023 season – 18 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Awards and 3 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awards. The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award is given to outstanding new products that enhance the lives of children, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award is presented to the most innovative, engaging new products of the year.

L.O.L. Surprise! Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hello Kitty with a Limited-Edition Collection of Tot Dolls

MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, and creator of sensation L.O.L. Surprise!, has announced its collaboration with global lifestyle brand Sanrio to honor the internationally known and beloved character Hello Kitty in celebration of her 50th anniversary in 2024. The newly released L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Hello Kitty Limited-Edition Collection features two L.O.L. Surprise! tots styled in their cutest Hello Kitty-inspired outfits and packaged in a brand-new Hello Kitty shaped ball, complete with her ears and a 50th anniversary bow. The new line is perfect for kids, collectors, and those who love Hello Kitty and L.O.L. Surprise! alike.

Winners of Kidscreen Summit 2024 to be Revealed February 5 at Gala Awards Ceremony

Kidscreen, host of the global kids entertainment industry’s leading awards for excellence, is delighted to announce the shortlisted entries that are continuing in the 2024 competition through a final round of judging. All winners will be announced and celebrated live at a special awards ceremony taking place on Monday, February 5 during Kidscreen Summit 2024 in San Diego.

Target Wonderland Event Held for Local NYC Families to Enjoy the 2023 Holiday Spirit

On November 18 and 19, Target held an open air 2023 Holiday Wonderland for New York citizens and families to attend. The event was packed with activities and opportunities to earn treats, target gift cards, swag, and more! Attractions included a full display of hot upcoming Target toys for holiday 2023, a miniature target check out counter and photo opp, a Nintendo booth with competitive Mario Kart, and a demo of the highly anticipated Super Mario Wonder, a full gingerbread house village diorama, a VR station, a cameo appearance from Bullseye the Dog, and much much more.

Peppa Pig Returns for Season 10 with New Character, Granny Sheep, Voiced by Sandra Dickinson

Peppa Pig is back for another season of fantastic adventures! Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, has announced that Peppa and her family and friends will return to screens with an all-new season, premiering on the Nick Jr Channel December 4 at 7 p.m. EST. Season 10 introduces viewers to Granny Sheep for the very first time, voiced by legendary American-British actress Sandra Dickinson, who moves in with Suzy Sheep and Mummy Sheep. This new character and narrative serve as a representation of the first multigenerational household in the Peppa Pig series.

Hasbro and Amazon Announce Free Family Holiday Pop-Up Event in NYC from December 8-10

Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, in collaboration with Amazon announced a free pop-up event in New York City to help families kick-off the enchanting holiday celebrations alongside their favorite Hasbro brands and characters. Showcasing a diverse selection of Hasbro’s top holiday toys now available in Amazon’s store (Hasbro Toyland), the special event will feature fun-filled holiday-themed activities, photo opportunities, product displays and more. The three-day event will take place on Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in New York, NY, on the High Line (between 15th St. and 16th St.).

Licensing News

Dungeons & Dragons Welcomes Dungeon Dudes and Ghostfire Gaming to D&D Beyond

Wizards of the Coast has announced a partnership with publisher Ghostfire Gaming to bring two exciting new products to its digital toolset on D&D Beyond. Grim Hollow: Lairs of Etharis showcases twenty horror-fantasy adventures with more than 75 new monsters while Dungeons of Drakkenheim presents a full campaign set in a ruined city for players to explore created by the popular Dungeon Dudes YouTube channel. Maps, monsters, and more in these offerings will be available for Dungeon Masters to use across D&D Beyond, including full integration in the Maps feature available to subscribers. With these two additions and more on the horizon, Dungeons & Dragons continues to invest in its talented partners and the inspiring creative community and surrounding the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.