IMC Toys, the company known for the globally beloved Cry Babies brand, is expanding its portfolio of offerings while bringing innovation to the fashion doll category with the newly released VIP Hair Makeover dolls.  VIP Hair Makeover fashion dolls are unlike any other dolls on the market, offering truly exceptional “wow” moments by combining innovative and unique hairplay with bold fashions for the ultimate hair makeover. Kids can effortlessly become hairstylists, revamping and transforming the dolls’ hairstyle with the simple pull of a string. The dolls have 11 inches of silky hair that magically turns into a new hairdo with the drawstring mechanism and their seven accessories, including a special hair accessory unique to each character for striking before and after looks. 

TOMY International is offering a limited-edition Club Mocchi- Mocchi- Giant Kirby plush, available to pre-order on their newly launched website, TOMY+. Featured in the popular Suya Suya, peacefully sleeping style, the Giant Kirby plush will include the signature, unique Club Mocchi- Mocchi- squishy texture that is super soft to the touch, as well as highly detailed embroidered elements. The Giant Kirby plush will measure 28 inches wide, 35 inches long, 14 inches tall and will weigh approximately 5 pounds. This will be a limited-edition run with only 1,500 pieces available.

TOMY International announced that Jeff Jackson will be joining Fat Brain Toys as Executive Vice President effective immediately. Building upon their success, Jeff will be working alongside founders Mark and Karen Carson to further their vision for growing the Fat Brain brand. Jeff Jackson joins Fat Brain Toys as a seasoned executive in the toy industry. He has over 25 years of progressive commercial leadership experience in eCommerce, marketing, sales, and strategic brand development. Jackson held several leadership positions during his tenure at Hasbro, where he successfully helped reimagine and grow some of the world’s top toy and entertainment brands. He also served as Senior Vice President of Global Amazon and eCommerce, leading the commercial team’s digital transformation. Before joining Fat Brain Toys, Jackson was the General Manager of Hasbro Canada.

The Veterinary Innovation Council (VIC) has announced the launch of new resources to address the nationwide problem of access to veterinary care and new comprehensive services to help veterinarians reach underserved patients. Formed in 2015 by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary medicine through innovation, education, and advocacy.