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Bababoo and friends Expands its Product Offerings to Include A New Plush Line: Best Friends

Award-winning, European toy brand Bababoo and friends continues to expand its U.S. offerings beyond its wooden toy line and books with the addition of a new plush category, slated to launch in fall of 2023. The new “Best Friends” plush line for ages 0+ years, features Bababoo (lion) and his fun-loving character friends, Yuki (monkey), Pippa (bunny), Wilma (whale) and Lolo (elephant). The brand features fully developed characters with relatable personalities, and backstories that radiate positivity, inclusion, and age-appropriate lessons such as friendship and courage. These diverse plush characters were developed using high quality, soft textured materials, offering additional ways in which children can play and explore the world of Bababoo and friends.

Piñata Smashlings Roblox
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Toikido and Supersocial Ignite a Global Phenomenon with Piñata Smashlings, An Unparalleled Roblox Adventure

Toikido and Supersocial are thrilled to announce the global launch of Piñata Smashlings, an imaginative, visually stunning, multiplayer Roblox game that will captivate audiences worldwide and kids of all ages. The innovative, blockbuster, premium quality game offers players a unique social experience as they explore, capture, and train Smashlings, the magical pet-like creatures that live in the Piñataverse – and marks the first of its kind integration of digital gameplay alongside physical product, experiential entertainment, and more.

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Goliath Partners with Wondery for the Launch of the Lunar Dial

The stars have aligned themselves for the exciting launch of The Lunar Dial, a new strategy game brought to you by global toy and game company Goliath in partnership with Morbid, presented by Wondery, a critically acclaimed premium podcast network. The wickedly cool, out-of- this-world game is based on “Morbid”, the currently top-ranking True Crime podcast with over 400 million downloads with each episode getting 1.5 million downloads on average on Apple and Spotify.

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JAKKS Pacific and Disguise Announce San Diego Comic Con Panel and Audience Giveaway

JAKKS Pacific, Inc a leading toy manufacturer and Disguise Inc, world leaders in costume design will give San Diego Comic Con guests an in-person look at all-new Super Mario toys, incredible additions for Sonic the Hedgehog enthusiasts, and many other exciting releases. The panel will take place during Comic Con at the San Diego convention center Friday, July 21, 2023 6pm – 7pm in Room 9. All audience members will receive a JAKKS figure from the Super Mario line or Sonic the Hedgehog at the end of the San Diego Comic Con panel.

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Hasbro Celebrates its 100th Anniversary at 2023 San Diego Comic-Con International

Celebrating its centennial anniversary this year, Hasbro, Inc, a toy and game company, is returning to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) International, showcasing an incredible lineup of branded activities based on fan favorites, including Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, NERF, G.I. JOE and Power Rangers, as well as products from premier collaboration brands, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company. “We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate our 100th anniversary with our fans at San Diego Comic-Con,” said Kim Boyd, Head of Toy at Hasbro. “With ten decades of unforgettable history, Hasbro has been instrumental in enabling generations of families to create lasting memories through imaginative play and storytelling. Along with new product launches at San Diego Comic-Con, fans can expect to experience their favorite products and entertainment in innovative ways, featuring iconic brands like Transformers, G.I. JOE, and NERF.”

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AAHA CON Announces Exciting Lineup of Expertise for Veterinary Professionals

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is thrilled to unveil the impressive lineup of speakers at AAHA Con (formerly known as Connexity). This reimagined event promises to deliver over 80 hours of exceptional medical and non-medical continuing education opportunities for all members of the veterinary team. With a focus on practical applications of new research and guidelines, AAHA Con offers a unique platform for networking and discussion, enabling veterinary professionals to elevate their level of care.

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Joan Ganz Cooney Center Hosts Panel on Designing Digital Play for Well-Being at 2023 Games for Change Festival

Nonprofit research and innovation lab The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop is convening a panel at the 20th Annual Games for Change Festival on July 18th,2023 to help shape digital play experiences for players of all ages. Representatives from The LEGO Group, Scratch Foundation, and Riot Games will join the Joan Cooney Center’s Executive Director Michael Preston to discuss emerging frameworks and provide examples that designers can incorporate when building games that foster positive play experiences and feelings of well-being.

Horizon Barbie
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Horizon Group USA Unveils Barbie Collection Ahead of Summer Movie

This summer, everyone is living in a Barbie World! Building on the excitement of the upcoming Barbie movie premiere, Horizon Group USA has a magnificent collection of Barbie toys and crafts that will ignite the inner Barbie of children everywhere, allowing them to sparkle and shine as bright as Barbie herself!

Jazwares SDCC 2023
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Jazwares Hosts First SDCC Panel, Sharing the Hottest Updates on Fan-Favorite Products

Jazwares, one of the fastest-growing toy companies in the world, will host its first-ever San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) panel when the ultimate pop culture event returns this month. On Saturday, July 22, fans are encouraged to join industry icon and collectible connoisseur Jeremy Padawer as he moderates a candid conversation on all that’s hot from Jazwares in 2023 and beyond! Joined by panelists Jamie Sikorski and Casey Wood (Pokémon brand), Betsy Burkett (Squishmallows), Max Lux and David Clarke (Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron), and Greg Mitchell and Daniel Jung (AEW brand), the group will also exclusively reveal new collectibles from a number of the company’s top brands. The Jazwares Spotlight panel will take place from 12:30-1:30 pm PT in room 29CD and interested SDCC goers are invited to attend.