Leading brand management and licensing agency Firefly Brand Management has signed with GDB International, Incorporated, the global leader in the paint recycling industry, to produce a new line of Bob Ross latex interior paints and wood deck paint stain. GBD is introduced the line of Bob Ross branded latex and deck paint at this year’s ASD Marketweek consumer merchandise show in Las Vegas.
Award-winning future culture company Mighty Jaxx and renowned designer Jeff Staple and his STAPLE brand are bringing to life a new exclusive streetwear-inspired collectible, Pigeon in Flight. This limited edition figure is inspired by Jeff’s signature pigeon and features texture-inspired patterns used in some of the most popular shoes in the world. Each sneaker-inspired element of the pigeon has been lovingly crafted as a homage to a streetwear essential: fresh kicks.
Mattel, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MAT) and Mattel Children’s Foundation have announced that they are partnering with Save the Children to invest in the next generation. From August 28 through October 1, when shoppers purchase select Barbie, Matchbox, and Little People items at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com, a portion of the retail price from each sale, up to a certain amount, will be donated by Mattel to Save the Children’s U.S. rural education programs which help children build the language, literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills they need to succeed.
The 2022 Pokémon World Championships came to a close yesterday following four days of intense matches and friendly competition in London, UK. The best Trainers from around the world attended the annual event to take part in the premier tournament for Pokémon video games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). This year’s event featured the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon UNITE. Winners of each division can be found here.
Moonbug Entertainment Limited, a Candle Media Company, has announced its first distribution deal with The Walt Disney Company in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, expanding Moonbug’s partnership with Disney in multiple territories. Go Buster and Lellobee City Farm, both spin-off series of the world-renowned Little Baby Bum, will now be available on Disney+.
Pebble Gear, a ground-breaking international children’s technology company, announced the release of a special edition Disney-licensed Mickey & Friends Forever & Always tablet carry bag. The bag is being launched to support the charity, Hope and Homes for Children, and their urgent appeal to support children in Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania.
Pumpkin Spice season is here, and Build-A-Bear Workshop is getting in on the fun with the release of their very own Pumpkin Spice Bear! If you know someone who can’t get enough pumpkin spice lattes this fall, the Pumpkin Spice Bear is the perfect festive gift for them to fall in love with. Its pumpkin orange fur and sparkly gold paw pads create an unbearably cute solution for any caffeine fix! And just in time for sweater weather, this cuddly companion launches alongside Build-A-Bear Workshop’s new fall fashion capsule collection.
Zoonicorn, the multi-platform animated preschool brand from Zoonicorn LLC and Toonz Media Group, has closed two new licensing agreements for the global market. SRM Entertainment, a division of Jupiter Wellness, Inc. (Nasdaq: JUPW), has entered into an agreement to use Zoonicorn with its proprietary Sip With Me children’s cup line of products and dinnerware. SRM will develop a full line of Sip With Me Cups for the Zoonicorn franchise. SRM’s patented technology is especially fun for small children as the cups make kids feel like the characters are drinking right along with them. The Sip With Me Zoonicorn line is expected to launch at retailers in Spring of 2023.
Wizards of the Coast, a gaming division of Hasbro, has announced a lineup of innovative releases for 2022 and beyond during their direct-to-fan virtual event, Wizards Presents. These initiatives enhance Hasbro’s $2.1 billion games portfolio for players of all ages, which include iconic fantasy brands Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.