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The Op Games Launches Monopoly: One Piece Edition Based on Hit Anime Series

The Op Games, the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations, Blank Slate, and Hues and Cues, have launched a brand-new official version of the world’s most popular family board game – Monopoly: One Piece Edition. Under license by Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, this new game transforms one of the longest-running Manga turned anime series into tabletop form, giving fans a new adventure with the Straw Hat Crew.

Toy Industry Says Goodbye to Dick “Mr. Buddy-L” Keats

Respected toy industry legend Dick Keats, also known by his moniker Mr. Buddy-L, was recently announced to have passed away, aged 97. A Former Navy Seal and graduate of Brown University, Dick began worked at his father’s toy company BUDDY-L Toys right out of college. Since then, his effect on toys and licensing could not be understated.

TOMY International’s Fat Brain Toys Appoints Jeff Jackson as Executive Vice President

TOMY International announced that Jeff Jackson will be joining Fat Brain Toys as Executive Vice President effective immediately. Building upon their success, Jeff will be working alongside founders Mark and Karen Carson to further their vision for growing the Fat Brain brand. Jeff Jackson joins Fat Brain Toys as a seasoned executive in the toy industry. He has over 25 years of progressive commercial leadership experience in eCommerce, marketing, sales, and strategic brand development. Jackson held several leadership positions during his tenure at Hasbro, where he successfully helped reimagine and grow some of the world’s top toy and entertainment brands. He also served as Senior Vice President of Global Amazon and eCommerce, leading the commercial team’s digital transformation. Before joining Fat Brain Toys, Jackson was the General Manager of Hasbro Canada.

Global Companies Join The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview

Momentum is building for The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview, with nearly 70 percent of available showroom space already sold. Taking place at 2250 East Imperial highway in El Segundo, in the heart of the LA “toy district,” the marketplace will welcome Hasbro, LEGO Systems, Inc, Crazy Aaron’s, Elenco, Horizon Group USA, and more as the toy industry gathers for preview activity in the fall, including a dedicated Toy Association market week from September 9 to 13.

Kartoon Studios + VeVe to Launch Stan Lee Limited Edition ‘Phygital’ Collections

Kartoon Studios, the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” partners with VeVe, the global leader in digital collectibles and comics derived from some of the world’s best known IP, such as Star Wars, associated with powerhouses, including Disney and Marvel, as well as being the top-grossing Entertainment App in the Google Play and Apple stores, and groundbreaking Multiverse Clothing Company Inc. to produce a series of limited-edition Stan Lee digital and physical collectibles to be included in launches aimed for June and July around San Diego Comic-Con.

Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists

Licensing International is proud to announce the full list of finalists for the prestigious Excellence Awards for 2024, dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements and innovation in the global brand licensing industry. This year’s Excellence Awards feature 197 finalists in 32 categories. More than 800 submissions were reviewed by a panel that includes 200 judges from 20 countries.

Global Toy Company Wyncor Signs with ACD Distribution for Mid-Tier and Specialty US Retail Distribution

Wyncor, the newly established global toy company committed to creating innovative and imaginative toys aligned with its intellectual properties and premium brands, has signed a distribution agreement with ACD Distribution, a leading distributor in the toy and game industry, to distribute the company’s products to mid-tier and specialty retailers across the U.S. The announcement was made by Helena Perheentupa, COO, Wyncor.

BBC Studios Promotes Murilo Hinojosa to VP, Consumer Products & Commercial Partnerships, Latin America

BBC Studios has promoted Murilo Hinojosa to Vice President, Consumer Products & Commercial Partnerships, Latin America, effective immediately. Hinojosa will continue to oversee and provide strategic licensing planning for the global phenomenon Bluey in Latin America, as well as world-famous brands Doctor Who, Top Gear, Hey Duggee and BBC Studios’ factual umbrella brand BBC Earth, the home of internet-breaking shows such as Blue Planet II, Frozen Planet II and upcoming Blue Planet III.

Dungeons & Dragons Collide in the Stumble-Verse

The Stumble community is invited to “roll for initiative” and “use their dash action” as Dungeon & Dragons enters the world of Stumble Guys. In honor of the Dungeons & Dragons 50th anniversary, Stumble Guys and D&D fans will discover a fresh player archetype system and two new courses, where players can utilize distinct skills and abilities to defeat enemies and role-play their path to victory.