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.

Toys”R”Us to Open a Flagship Store at Mall of America Just In Time for the Holiday Shopping Season

WHP Global (“WHP” or the “Company”), parent company of Toys”R”Us, announced the location of its second US flagship store at Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment destination in North America. Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go! Retail Group with additional flagship locations opening next year. Today in the United States, Toys”R”Us has a global flagship store at American Dream, and through a landmark partnership with Macy’s over 452 Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops are open inside every Macy’s store nationwide.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Toys to Arrive at Macy’s Toys ‘R’ Us in November

Fred Rogers Productions, the children’s educational media organization behind the hit series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and 9 Story Brands, its worldwide licensing agent for the popular brand, together with toy partner JAKKS Pacific and retail marketing agency Licensing Street, have secured a new retail program for the much-loved preschool property in Macy’s Toys ‘R’ Us shops. The assortment includes eight Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood toy skus rolling out to 200+ Macy’s Toys ‘R’ Us shops across the U.S. this month.

Global Streeetwear Meets Tiny Houses with Squadz Place by Far Out Toys

Streetwear from Tokyo is always on trend, and this year is no exception. Tokyo Fashion Week recently highlighted the urban style you find on the street. Far Out Toys is capitalizing on this trend by launching the Squadz Place Tokyo Trends doll line today at Target. Designed with attention to detail, the series one doll line includes a cool collection of six trendy small dolls, each with its own adorable tiny home. The dolls come in blind packaging, so it is always a surprise which unique doll you’ll get in the box. Each doll comes with a stylish global streetwear outfit, two surprise collectible fashion accessories, and a home decor accessory, and the best part is that the homes can be connected, allowing you to build your very own Squadz Place community of your own design.

WHP Global Announces Toys”R”Us Retail Expansion to Air, Land and Sea

WHP Global (“WHP” or the “Company”), parent company of Toys”R”Us, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand. The Company announced a partnership with Go! Retail Group to roll out Toys”R”Us flagship stores nationwide in the U.S. beginning in 2024. In addition, WHP is set to bring Toys”R”Us to the travel industry with a new retail experience for airports and cruise ships. The first Toys”R”Us airport store will open in November at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport through a partnership with Duty Free Americas. “The Toys”R”Us brand is growing fast and our expansion into air, land and sea is a testament to the brand’s strength,” said Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman and CEO of WHP Global. “Since acquiring Toys”R”Us, we have increased our global retail footprint by more than 50% with openings in the United States, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, and Mexico. We now have over 1,400 stores and e-commerce sites across 31 countries, and as we head into 2024, we are excited to bring Toys”R”Us to consumers everywhere, whether you’re visiting one of our stores at Macy’s, at our flagships, in an airport, or onboard a cruise ship.”

Red Planet Group Strengthens Partnership with Bonkers Toys, Unveiling Ambitious 2024 Plans for LankyBox and Aphmau Brands

 Red Planet Group, a leading Canadian distributor of toys, games, and outdoor goods, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution partnership with Bonkers Toys. This strategic collaboration continues to position Red Planet Group as the exclusive distributor for their’ hit brands, LankyBox and Aphmau, within Canada. LankyBox and Aphmau, distinguished YouTube creators commanding devoted followings, have achieved immense popularity for their captivating content and now groundbreaking products in collaboration with Bonkers Toys. Red Planet Group’s partnership reinforces the availability of these smash hits across major retailers in Canada and on Amazon.ca, guaranteeing that Canadian consumers have seamless access to these remarkable and highly coveted products. 

PlayMonster and TigerHead Toys Bring Girls’ Collectible Pinky Promise Gemmy Friends to the US Market in Spring 2024

PlayMonster Group LLC, a leading toy and game company, is excited to announce its strategic distribution agreement with TigerHead Toys for the US market launch of the highly-sought-after girls’ collectible line, Pinky Promise Gemmy Friends. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion. Pinky Promise Gemmy Friends has captured the hearts of children and collectors with its imaginative play and vibrant designs of collectible characters with wearable accessories. Through this new partnership, PlayMonster Group and TigerHead Toys are set to enhance the brand’s presence in the US market, building on the success it has already achieved in markets like the UK with Bandai and Spain with Bizak, along with several other European, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Asian countries that has set the stage for an equally impressive journey in the US.

Fun In Motion Toys Secures Exclusive Global Distribution Rights for HyperTiles

Fun In Motion Toys, the leading innovator in play experiences that inspire people to ‘move and groove’, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with inventor Robert Becker for HyperTiles. As the exclusive global distributor, Fun in Motion Toys will expand the revolutionary HyperTiles to the worldwide marketplace. With their unique hyperbolic paraboloid shape, HyperTiles represent a groundbreaking establishment of a new play category, “Confluxion”. Confluxion represents an evolution to the traditional construction category as the shapes can move and flex once the HyperTiles are assembled together with connectors. HyperTiles is STEM.org authenticated and tailor-made for hands-on exploration and discovery, igniting curious minds to embrace spatial relationships and problem-solving in an interactive and immersive manner.

Introducing goki – Timeless German Wooden Toys Now Available in the US

The simplicity of playing with an open-ended German wooden toy continues to be a timeless classic that never loses its luster or appeal for children and parents alike. Toymaker goki brings its exquisite line of lovingly designed playthings for babies and kinder (German for children) stateside. KinderPlayroom.com stocks over four dozen goki toys with must-have items like Touch Ring Elastic Bear or Moose Balancing Game. These European crafted toys are affordable and adorable plus they offer eco-friendly screen-free play season after season. With more than 50 products on the KinderPlayroom.com site, goki designers are spotlighting four goki baby and four hand-picked toys that fall in either the goki evolution or goki nature (for toddlers/preschoolers) lines. These beautifully crafted toys make the perfect Welcome Home, Happy Birthday or a surprise from Grandma gift! The European wood used for the products comes from sustainable forestry and is fashioned using water-based paints. The handsome goki nature line gets by without any colors at all. Here, the hue is achieved using thermal treatment.