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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Bark Box

BarkBox Launches National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Collection

BARK, a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, in partnership with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products, announced it is launching a National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation BarkBox and Super Chewer box to celebrate the “hap-hap-happiest” time of year with our dogs. New and current subscribers of BarkBox, a monthly themed surprise of toys and treats, and Super Chewer, a monthly subscription of tough toys for dogs who play harder, can play with Griswold family Christmas-themed toys starting today and all season long while supplies last.

‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Premiering in the U.S. Feb. 23, 2024, on Netflix

The Pokémon Company International announced that the new Pokémon animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, will premiere in the U.S. on Feb. 23, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. The highly anticipated series will arrive just in time for Trainers to tune in as part of Pokémon Day celebrations, the annual fan-focused pop-culture holiday commemorating the launch of the original Pokémon video games on Feb. 27, 1996. Featuring a never-before-seen storyline, Pokémon Horizons: The Series will follow dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively — as they set off on action-packed adventures, encounter endearing characters like Friede and Captain Pikachu, and uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world.

Playview Brands Invites Art Lovers to Admire Creative Works Piece By Piece!

Playview Brands, a toy company home to gallery-worthy collections of puzzles, is giving art admirers a new appreciation for renowned artists’ work with an ever growing line of jigsaw partnerships. Aiming to elevate the experience of puzzle-solving to an art form in itself, Playview’s collaborations with creatives range from painters to digital artists, and continue to expand piece by piece! Playview understands that puzzles are for everyone and caters to every type of jigsaw enthusiast with their praised brands: KI Puzzles, which has been providing high quality art puzzles to puzzlers for over twenty years, and Enigma Art Puzzles, a women-run puzzle company that supports and empowers female artists from all around the world, providing a platform to share their stories.

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Wild Republic Opens a New Immersive Experience at Kappa Toys

Wild Republic, an international toy company committed to the development of high quality plush and toys that nurture our children and encourage a love of nature, is pleased to announce the grand opening of a brand new, glow-in-the-dark immersive experience developed for Kappa Toys in Minnesota at the Mall of America. Wild Republic developed this unique encounter to connect families and nature together, offering an engaging sensory experience complete with glow-in-the-dark and light-up plush creatures. Families can also strike a pose in front of a unique butterfly backdrop, making a fun photo-opt, and will have a variety of its sustainable plush including Monsterkins, for purchase.

WildBrain Announces Wave of New Distribution Deals for Seasons 1 and 2 of Animated Series ‘Brave Bunnies’

WildBrain has secured a wave of international distribution deals for the beloved animated preschool series, Brave Bunnies. The news comes as producers WildBrain, Glowberry, Anima Kitchent and KidsMe launch a brand-new second season of the highly popular series, following last year’s announcement of their global partnership on the brand.

Peppa Pig Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Peppa’s Cinema Party Featuring All-New Season 10 Episodes

Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, announced that Peppa Pig will jump into cinemas for the character’s 20th anniversary and biggest cinema celebration ever beginning February 2024. The hour-long cinema release, Peppa’s Cinema Party, will screen in English in cinemas in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States, offering 10 exclusive never-before-seen Peppa Pig Season 10 episodes including a 3-part Wedding Party Special, of which one episode features the voices of Katy Perry as Ms. Leopard and Orlando Bloom as Mr. Raccoon. A party bus bonus episode will also be included, as well as new interactive entertainment featuring Peppa and her friends breaking into the real world through a mixture of animation and live action featuring five brand new songs to sing along to and dances to move to. Little ones and the entire family will be able to have the ultimate cinema outing and celebrate along with their favorite onscreen characters. Plus, the fun continues outside cinemas, with parents and little ones able to stream the all-new music at home, in the car or on the go!

YouTube’s Leading DIY & Crafter, Moriah Elizabeth, Partners with Bonkers Toys to Launch Licensed Toy Line at Major Retailers

Social media sensation Moriah Elizabeth, has partnered with Bonkers Toys to launch a mystery plush set inspired by the characters that have charmed millions of fans. The Moriah Elizabeth 6” Mystery Plush Series 1 hits mass retail for the first time and is now available at Walmart stores nationwide. The mystery plush comes in vibrant colors and soft material, and includes many of Moriah’s beloved characters, such as Pickle, Georgie and Cousin Derp. The series is blind-boxed, making each one a fun surprise to open. The products will roll out to all major retailers in the US in Spring 2024.

Step2 Revolutionizing E-Commerce Logistics with Redwood Logistics

The Step2 Company LLC (Step2), the largest American manufacturer of preschool and toddler toys, has announced the company has revolutionized it’s e-commerce logistics strategy to handle the expected 7x growth in shipments during the post Black Friday holiday period. As Step2 order volumes grew, they turned to the help of Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America. Step2 utilized Redwood Parcel to efficiently process tens of thousands of orders, print shipping labels and meet their largest retailers’ drop shipping requirements, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced compliance.

Jay@Play Gigantosaurus Cyber Group studios

Cyber Group Studios and Master Toy Licensee United Smile Name Jay@Play Exclusive Distributor of Gigantosaurus Toys in the US

Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series for children and families worldwide, and United Smile, master toy licensee for award-winning animated preschool show Gigantosaurus, have named Jay@Play the exclusive distributor of series-inspired toys in the U.S. Jay@Play will begin distributing United Smile’s new Gigantosaurus toy line, to include figurines, playsets, plush, and tech toys for children ages 3-6, in early 2024. The success of the fan-favorite Gigantosaurus series on Disney+ and Netflix paves the way for an exciting line of toys, bringing the on-screen magic into the hands of fans.