Exclusive: Goliath Launches Expansive Toy Division



The Toy Book exclusively revealed details on the family-owned international game company’s evolution into a major player in the toy department. This year, Goliath will unveil an expansive, cross-category lineup that includes products in action figures, construction, miniatures, impulse, interactive pets, role-play, small dolls, licensed plush, and more. Read more…

Exclusive: Ooh La La — Playmates Toys Unveils Miraculous Ladybug Paris Heroez Playset



One of the most buzzed-about products shown at Toy Fair in New York last fall is now a reality. Playmates Toys‘ ZAG Heroez Miraculous line expands this summer with the towering, 4-foot-tall Miraculous Ladybug Paris Heroez Playset. Read more…

Mattel’s Fisher-Price Launches Planet Friends



Mattel subsidiary Fisher-Price is making an effort to develop more sustainable toys with a new line of plush. Planet Friends features animal toys for babies that come in FSC-certified packaging and are made from between 80-90% post-consumer recycled plastic. Read more…

The LEGO Group Teases ‘Peppa Pig’ Products and Experiences



Peppa Pig’s latest journey lands her in the world of LEGO, as Hasbro, The LEGO Group, and Merlin Entertainments team up to bring the pink pig to new LEGO sets and experiences. Read more…

PMI Kids’ World Revamps Logo, Website



PMI Kids’ World updated its website and logo as the company enters a new year and new era. PMI Kids’ World will continue its strategic partnerships with gaming and entertainment brands, including Stumble Guys, Sonic Prime, Pudgy Penguins, and more. Read more…

Hasbro Launches New Line of Play-Doh Toys



Hasbro’s latest lineup of Play-Doh toys brings fresh ideas to the classic brand that are great for snow days and indoor fun. There are seven new products in this release. Read more at The Toy Insider…

New Toy Company Wyncor Officially Launches



This week, Wyncor, a new global toy company, officially launched. The company aims to create and deliver innovative, creative toys for premium brands and its own intellectual properties. Helena Perheentupa, a former Mattel executive, will serve as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Read more…

Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie: The Movie’ Press Looks Are Coming to Book Form



Barbie: The World Tour features photography of all of Margot Robbie’s looks that we’ve seen so far, along with outfits that we haven’t seen yet due to the SAG-AFTRA strike last summer that cut the Barbie: The Movie press tour short. These outfits include designs by Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, Vivienne Westwood, vintage Chanel, and more. Read more at The Pop Insider…

Munchkin Creates New Parent Company Why Brands



Baby lifestyle brand Munchkin has created a new parent company to preside over both Curio Home Goods and Munchkin. Why Brands will focus on creating and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Read more…

WHP Global, El Puerto de Liverpool to Bring Babies ‘R’ Us to Mexico



WHP Global, parent company of Babies “R” Us and Toys “R” Us, and retailer El Puerto de Liverpool previously worked together to launch Toys “R” Us in Mexico in October. Now, the duo is planning to open a Babies “R” Us in Mexico later this year. Read more…

Miniso Opens All-Pink Flagship Store in Hong Kong



Miniso has opened its largest Hong Kong location, featuring a pink interior and exterior design. The new store is located at the iSquare mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, a popular shopping destination near local transit. Read more…

U.S. Video Game Spending Grows 1% in 2023



Annual U.S. total spending on video game content, hardware, and accessories reached $57.2 billion in 2023, an increase of 1% when compared to 2022, Circana reports. December spending grew 4%, to $7.9 billion. Read more…

Cepia Names Josh Ganet as Chief Commercial Officer



Josh Ganet will lead global sales and development as the company gears up for the 15th anniversary of Zhu Zhu Pets with Zhu Zhu Aquarium and the launch of the Decora Girlz fashion dolls this spring. Read more…

Connetix Tiles Expands Sales Team with Addition of Tom Neville, Katja Musgrove



Connetix Tiles is adding two new members to its sales team. Tom Neville, who is joining the company as Vice President of Sales, North America, and Katja Musgrove, who is filling the Wholesale Service Provider position, will aim to grow and support the company’s retail network. Read more…

Relatable Takes On Karen Branson as Chief Revenue Officer



Relatable is bringing in a new Chief Revenue Officer, Karen Branson, following the company’s rebrand last summer. Branson has more than 15 years of experience in the industry, previously serving as Senior Vice President of IMC Toys North America and Director of Sales for Schleich USA. Read more…

Storypod Appoints Jeanie Crone as Senior Vice President of Sales



Jeanie Crone will lead the launch of new licensed products following recent deals with Paramount and Hasbro. The company is rolling out new audio experiences with its Storypod speaker systems and Crafties featuring characters from PAW Patrol, Blue’s Clues & You!, and Bubble Guppies. Read more…

Kartoon Studios Names Gregg Goldin Senior Vice President for Development and Production



Gregg Goldin is a former creative executive at DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network, and MTV. Goldin spent 10 years at DreamWorks Animation serving as Vice President of Current Series, where he oversaw work on franchises including How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and Fast & Furious. Read more…