They were beloved by kids, neglected by parents and banned by schools. Here’s how a Toronto club is helping keep Tamagotchis alive Disney Streaming Comes Close to Profitability in Latest Quarter, Disney+ Subscribers Surge Weigel to launch a new US network for classic animation Scopely expands Stumble Guys consumer products programme Exclusive: Exploring the toy market in IndiaToy YouTube Sensation MrBeast Is Parting Ways With Management Company Night Media: Report ..read more

Sometimes we have some readers that are mainly interested in specific areas of the Toy Industry (for example, board games) so we have decided to curate a select few articles in various categories that you may be interested in. You have may seen these “News” sections in our email newsletter and now you can see them on our website as well. If there are any categories that you want to see added, please let us know! DreamWorks Strikes New Deal in Quest to Turn Popular Video Games Into Animated Movies and Shows Nintendo Gives Update on the 10 Best-Selling Switch Games Microsoft Closes Redfall Dev ..read more

Tuesday 7th May, 2024. London, UK: Following the incredibly successful UK launch of Orchard Toys’ new THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT collection, Penguin Ventures, the licensing and consumer products team at Penguin Random House Children’s UK, is extending the licence to cover 20 additional global markets. There has been phenomenal interest in THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT collection of games and jigsaws since its launch at Toy Fair, and Nuremberg has created amazing interest and demand from the overseas market.  The licence extension granted by Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Wa ..read more

Sambro International Ltd. has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The global toy supplier is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Monday 6 May), Sambro has been recognised for its excellence in International Trade. A total of 257 Awards are made, with five companies being recognised with two Awards. Employing 87 people from its Greater Manchester UK headquarters and EU offices, Sambro was established in 1996 as a supplier of toys, stationery and back-to-school products to U ..read more

Got an Idea for a Toy? Toymakers Want to Hear From You. Star Wars was the first Lego license — 25 years later, it’s stronger than ever Children’s advertising watchdog CARU takes aim at AI Banned ‘Bluey’ episode makes its YouTube debut. How the lovable children’s show continues to break TV rules. Roblox to Sell Video Ads Targeting Users 13 and Up Following Trial Testing With Walmart, Warner Bros. Pictures Disney: Finding Bob Iger’s successor is still a chief priority ..read more

As retailers continue to wait for a magic bullet to kickstart sales, there are some interesting retail developments to keep your eye on. I mentioned the imminent changes at the Toys R Us UK operation in last week’s Blog, although there have been a couple of additional twists since I wrote that piece – the most intriguing of which revolves around the future of Toys R Us’ online presence in the UK. All of the initial press releases and comments referred to an impending switch to a ‘non-transactional website’, which seems pretty clear cut – however, I received a phone call soon after the Bl ..read more

Pam Mastrota of the Toy Foundation shares the current work of the organization and much more! Pam Mastrota, Executive Director, The Toy Foundation ..read more

World’s Largest Social Network For Kids Launches “Social Media Wellness Month” To Challenge Social Media Industry To “Do Better” and Teach Healthy Habits To Families For The Month Of May, Zigazoo Is Stepping Up To Educate Kids, Families, and Lawmakers About Safe and Healthy Social Media and Digital Consumption Habits Miami, FL – (May 1, 2024) Zigazoo, the world’s largest social network for kids and the market leader in safe social media, is launching Social Media Wellness Month. Alongside National Mental Health Awareness month in May, this initiative aims to challenge mainstream social media ..read more

Poco a poco is the hard-won realisation of a small, tight-knit team’s idea branched off from Sanyu Raito, led by wife and husband Shiho and Takashi. With over 70 years of manufacturing experience at our core, our mission is to pioneer a new era of products that not only enhance but also secure the well-being of future generations. Our journey began with a profound desire to craft environmentally conscious products, understanding the significance of preserving our planet for future generations. We naturally realised that those who will make the greatest changes in the future are the children ..read more

3 Ways Creators And Marketers Are Responding To The TikTok Ban Google Firms Up Streaming Ad Ties With Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery And Paramount Retail Tech Trends: How emerging technologies shape the future of retail, from Augmented Reality to AI Focus: Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too IMC Toys Expands Doll Collection with VIP Hair Makeover Dolls Recent surge in adults re-purchasing toys from their childhood ..read more