Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the iconic Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants, fandom-forward retailer BoxLunch has unveiled an exclusive product line, available now for fans to purchase. This collection, inspired by the endearing sea sponge and his friends, is a testament to the show’s enduring popularity, which has captivated hearts around the globe for over 25 years. The beloved characters from Bikini Bottom are making a big splash with a diverse 38-piece collection spanning various categories. From key chains to earrings, crewnecks to tees, and caps to bags, there’s something for every SpongeBob SquarePants fan. Each item is a playful nod to iconic scenes and fan-favorite characters, including SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Squidward Tentacles.

What’s black and white and green all over? Ravensburger, the acclaimed publisher behind award-winning board games and high-quality toys and puzzles, has announced that it is now the distributor for the classic strategy game Othello, which has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, in the United States and Canada. Beginning August 1, Ravensburger will take on distribution of this fast-paced strategy title to hobby and specialty stores nationwide. Retailers will also notice a new update to Othello’s components – the rulebook will be printed in color for the first time in the game’s history.

WildBrain CPLG, a trusted licensing partner for leading brands worldwide, and MetaPals, an AI digital companion platform, have signed a global partnership to bring together one of the world’s most recognizable brands and the innovative digital era with the launch on April 20th of Teletubbies AI digital companions. With WildBrain’s iconic Teletubbies brand celebrating its 27th anniversary on 31 March, the collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting array of renowned IPs joining the ‘MetaPals Multiverse’ in 2024. Using AI and blockchain technology, pop culture darlings Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po will become personalized, evolving digital companions within the MetaPals browser extension game engine.