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In Celebration of Black Business Month, DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of the viral Naturalistas Natural Hair Fashion Doll Line and CEO of California-based Purpose Toys (U.S.A.’s largest Black-owned, African American-founded, Culture-driven toy company, and leader of Natural Hair products for kids) announces the international expansion of Naturalistas, and the first retail partnership under their ambitious international distribution plan with Walmart Canada. In 2022, Purpose Toys successfully launched Naturalistas, as the world’s first all-Black (Black-owned) Natural Hair fashion doll line sold at major retail. With the goal of celebrating children with naturally textured hair, Naturalistas have also become known for educating children about Natural Hair care, the culture of hair, as well as the nuances of common hair types found across the African diaspora.

WHP Global, the parent company of Toys”R”Us, announced a new partnership with leading travel retailer Duty Free Americas to open the first-ever Toys”R”Us airport store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the world’s second busiest airport. The Toys”R”Us store will be located in Terminal A, and is slated to open in time for Holiday 2023. Rendering of Toys”R”Us Airport Store coming to Terminal A at Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport. “We are excited that WHP Global selected us to introduce a new retail concept to the travel industry,” said Jerome Falic, CEO of Duty Free Americas. “Toys”R”Us is a globally recognized brand beloved by millions of families, and we are confident that the store at DFW will become a must-visit destination for travelers.”

Toys for Tots, the U.S. Marine Corps’ premiere Community Action Program, distributed 24.4 million toys, books, and games to a record 9.9 million children in need in 2022. “We were astounded by the support provided by the American Public and our Corporate Sponsors. They helped us not only accomplish the mission, but greatly exceed ALL expectations,” said Lieutenant General Laster, President & CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. He continued, “these unprecedented numbers were an incredible milestone to celebrate the Program’s 75th year of supporting underprivileged children in 833 communities across the Nation.”

Funko Games has announced its expansion in Australia and New Zealand with distribution partners Big Wheel Toys and Let’s Play Games. These partnerships are the latest moves for Funko Games as it continues to grow its worldwide presence and connect more families and fans through immersive board game experiences.

Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, continues to dominate the Special Feature Plush category with two new announcements: Cookeez Makery and Little Live Pets’ My Puppy’s Home. According to NPD, Moose kept its hold on the top four spots in the category throughout the holiday season with Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball, Little Live Pets Mama Surprise, last year’s mega hit Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, and Dance and Play Bluey, respectively. Enter 2023, and the toymaker is making clear its intention to retain category leadership, announcing two new innovation sensations: Cookeez Makery and Little Live Pets’ My Puppy’s Home, each boasting first-of-its-kind features.