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Ravensburger Introduces New Younger-Themed Gravitrax Junior

Encourage your little ones to explore their engineering skills this fall by taking a trip to the jungle! Ravensburger, renowned maker of high-quality toys, puzzles and board games, today announced GraviTrax Junior, a new younger-themed version of its best-selling marble run line that is now aimed at children ages 3 and up. GraviTrax Junior features newly designed pieces designed for little hands, as well as themed elements to help stimulate imagination and creative play. The first set in the new line, GraviTrax Junior – My Jungle Starter Set, is a 100-piece, jungle-themed set that is available exclusively at Barnes & Noble and specialty retailers nationwide.

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In KidZ Launches New Cooking Kit Featuring Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster

Global edtech and multimedia company In KidZ  is making change through play with its new cooking activity kit featuring Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster. Designed to bring families together and create a fun activity that introduces kids to the foods and traditions of cultures around the world, the box set includes a recipe book with easy to learn instructions, games, puzzles, and all the things a kid would need for an indoor or outdoor picnic. In KidZ will showcase the Sesame Street-branded cooking kits at Toy Fair New York, the largest toy, play, and youth entertainment marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2023 in New York City [Booth #4821].  

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TOMY International Debuts Warhammer Plush Characters

TOMY International will introduce a new line of plush in Spring 2024 featuring Games Workshop’s global property, Warhammer. Utilizing core characters from the popular miniatures game, TOMY will produce premium collectible plush for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. With extensive diversity of content in the Warhammer franchise, including tabletop miniatures games, video games, and consumer products, TOMY will offer an additional way to engage fans and provide them with the characters they love.

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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. 

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Amazon and Readyland Launch Immersive Reading Experience with ‘Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure’

Just in time for Toy Fair, a book that’s more fun than a toy! Amazon, a leader in AI voice technology, and Readyland, the toy development team responsible for generating over $2 billion in retail sales, expand their groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure, the latest in their library of Alexa interactive books. The already successful collaboration now offers the first-ever interactive book based on Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids characters, Owl and Dragon, where readers can actually talk with the characters, play games and join their exciting adventures. Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure will be available for pre-order on Amazon starting today, with books shipping next month.

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eeBoo Announces Product Line Expansions in Spring 2024

eeBoo and its adult lifestyle brand, Piece & Love, announced their Spring 2024 product launches, including five new category additions to their portfolio. The new categories include puzzles (for both children and adults), art supplies, and exquisite, foil-stamped miniature journals, all perfectly reflecting the company’s long-term mission “to create beautiful, sustainable products to be enjoyed and shared across generations.” Products will be available for purchase on eeBoo.com and select retailers nationwide January 2024.

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Spin Master Expands Licensing Agreements to Deliver the Magic of Unicorn Academy to Fans

Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company, announces a second flurry of North American licensing agreements for its fantasy adventure franchise Unicorn Academy, premiering in November on Netflix. Audiences will be transported to a magical world as they follow Sophia on her journey from ordinary to extraordinary – as she discovers her unexpected destiny as a unicorn rider, with a 72-minute movie premiere event and episodic content streaming globally.

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Award-Winning Toy Company World of EPI Reveals New Name – The Dr. Lisa Company

Dr. Lisa Williams, a pioneer and leader in manufacturing authentic multicultural dolls and a 2023 Toy of the Year Finalist for Champion of Diversity and Inclusion, announced the rebranding and structure of her company from World of EPI to The Dr. Lisa Company. The new name reflects the company’s strategic approach in continuing its mission with multicultural representation of dolls and accessories while expanding into baby and juvenile, animation, publishing, licensing, and more. “When I founded World of EPI 20 years ago my mission was to inspire children to see their beauty, brilliance, and power reflected back to them and to foster imagination during positive play,” Williams said. “Representation matters, and through this expansion, we are heightening our role in a multitude of areas where I know we can continue to make a difference. “And on a more personal level, our hope is that The Dr. Lisa Company inspires current and future entrepreneurs, as well as others to truly follow their dreams.”

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5-Minute Crafts and Angry Birds Announce In-Game Collaboration and Global #AngryCraftsChallenge

Two globally recognized brands, 5-Minute Crafts and Angry Birds, are excited to announce a partnership that promises a unique experience for fans of both universes. Rovio Entertainment has integrated 5-Minute Crafts branded levels within Angry Birds Friends for a week-long special in-game event from September 25th to October 2nd. Millions of fans can dive into 5-Minute Crafts’ DIY charm within actual game levels and will encounter in-game prompts, guiding them to watch inspiring videos on YouTube. But the excitement extends beyond the virtual landscape. TheSoul and Rovio are initiating the #AngryCraftsChallenge, which encourages fans to create real-life Angry Birds levels using household items. As showcased in TheSoul’s kickoff video on YouTube Shorts, the challenge paves the way for fans to imagine, create, and share their unique game levels.