Mattel, Inc, leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, announced two new publishing partnerships with ABRAMS and IDW to launch a publishing program augmenting Mattel’s commitment to expanding the Monster High universe. The Mattel Monster High publishing program will launch with two novels and a comic book series by ABRAMS and IDW, respectively, and follows years of demand from the brand’s dedicated fan base. The program will feature new artwork and stories to bring the Monster High brand to audiences through new formats.

MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, its subsidiary MGA Studios, and CAKE, a leading independent entertainment company specialising in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids’ and family properties based in London, announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement for distribution of a new video series from MGA Studios, Armorsaurs. The series is a remake of the hit 2021 South Korean television show Armored Saurus originally developed by Daewon Media that mixes visual effects (VFX) and live action. CAKE will handle all media distribution rights globally outside of South Korea, Japan, China, and France. MGA Entertainment and Daewon Media announced a multi-year agreement for the development, production, and distribution of their content in August 2022.

Carrera Revell of Americas, the world market leader in the slot car segment, is thrilled to announce a monumental collaboration with NASCAR, the Number 1 motorsport in the United States. Commencing in 2024, Carrera Revell of Americas will proudly hold the NASCAR license, introducing an exceptional lineup of slot car sets and individual car models that pay homage to the Hendrick Motorsports Team and their esteemed drivers. This partnership marks a new era of excitement and innovation for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike.  Revving Up the Racing Experience: Hendrick Motorsports Slot Car Sets and Models Under the banner of Carrera GO!!!, Carrera Evolution, and Carrera Digital132, racing aficionados will have the opportunity to dive into the world of NASCAR like never before. Carrera Revell of Americas is dedicated to crafting meticulously detailed slot car sets and individual car models that capture the spirit and power of the Hendrick Motorsports Team. This collaboration celebrates the legacy of one of the most successful and iconic teams in the history of NASCAR.