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USAopoly, Disney Expand Partnership, Bringing Star Wars Games to EMEA

USAopoly (The OP) and Disney Consumer Products UK announced plans to develop new Star Wars games for the EMEA regions. The initial Star Wars games lineup will feature a light strategy tabletop game. “Star Wars has an unparalleled ability to connect people from different generations, cultures and backgrounds, which is an important value shared by USAopoly,” says Candace Brenner, vice-president of marketing for USAopoly. “Whether we stood in line for…

Kess Launches Its First Collectibles, Love Em’s

Kess, a third-generation toy and game company dedicated to reinventing classic toys, announced the retail launch of its first collectible toy, Love Em’s. Made with proprietary Drop Dot material and slow-rising foam, series one will roll onto store shelves nationwide beginning early May 2019 with characters such as a unicorn, cactus, puppy, and pineapple. “The retail launch of Love Em’s is an exciting step for Kess,” said Alex Kessler,…

Viking Toys Launches New Eco-Friendly Toy Line

Viking Toys announced the debut of Ecoline, an eco-friendly toy collection that uses a bio-based material made of 100-percent renewable sugar cane.

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Hasbro Q1 2019 Earnings Up 2 Percent, Bolstered By Magic: The Gathering

Hasbro’s Q1 2019 earnings saw a 2 percent increase in YoY revenues, with its e-sports initiative, Magic: The Gathering Arena and MTG tabletop serving as large contributors to growth.

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Proposed N.Y. Senate Bill May Halt Toy Business in State

A newly proposed bill in the New York Senate, SB 501B/AB 6296B, would create new regulations for children’s products that would require a costly chemical disclosure and restriction program not based on specific scientific or safety criteria.

Wish Me Zoonicorns Expands at Retail, Abroad

After a successful e-commerce launch of plush by Jay@Play through DTR advertising, Zoonicorn announced its interactive Wish Me Zoonicorn will soon be available through additional retailers nationwide. Amazon, Target, Meijer, Walmart, Cracker Barrel, and other retail locations will carry the line nationwide beginning this fall. The Zoonicorn Booth will be #A134, and Jay@Play will be located in Booth #L194 at the Licensing Expo, June 4-6, Mandalay Bay Las…

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KidSource’s Beau James is Dead, Honored with ASTRA Lifetime Achievement Award

Beau James, a 40-year veteran of the toy industry, has died. He received the 2019 ASTRA Lifetime Achievement Award shortly before his passing.

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Ethical Toy Program, Save the Children Partner to Advance Child Rights

The Ethical Toy Program and Save the Children partner to broaden well-being programs that support migrant parent workers.

Voting Now Open for ASTRA’s 2019 Best Toys for Kids

ASTRA’s 2019 Best Toys for Kids Award finalists were narrowed down from hundreds of nominations to 92 specialty toys in 17 categories. From this group of finalists, ASTRA member retailers will vote online to select the winning toys that will become “the year’s top picks from America’s play experts” for the 2019 holiday season. “Best Toys for Kids is the only annual toy list that is compiled by…