The Hess Truck's Back; TOMY Inks Deal for 'Karters' Toys

October 24, 2024

Call for Submissions: The International Innovation Issue

This issue, set for release in December with bonus print distribution at Spielwarenmesse, spotlights innovative products across multiple categories, including STEM, MESH, digital, sustainability, and more. Submit by Nov. 7.

The 2025 Edition of 'The BIG Toy Book' is Coming

Showcase your products to retailers and key industry executives in one of our most-read issues of the year! Submit by Dec. 16.

The Pop Insider Unleashes Sixth Annual Holiday Gift Guide

The Toy Book’s fandom-focused consumer-facing sister publication, The Pop Insider, stormed New York Comic Con (NYCC) for the debut of its sixth annual Holiday Gift Guide, showcasing the most sought-after pop-culture gifts for fans of all ages.

The Empire Strikes Track: Lionel Trains x Star Wars Collection Prepped for 2025

Under a newly inked licensing deal, the inaugural Lionel x Star Wars collection launches in January, featuring a variety of products across 14 SKUS.

Hess Toy Truck Lights Up the Holidays with 60th Anniversary Edition

This year’s edition features an action-packed emergency response trio: a Fire Truck, Fire Chief car, and a Rescue Motorcycle, each loaded with lights, sounds, motors, and more, all powered by included Energizer batteries.

MGA Entertainment adds Paramount, Dreamworks, IP to Little Tikes Story Dream Machine

Kids (or parents) can choose a story that features their favorite character, insert it into the retro-style projector, and follow along as the story progresses.

TOMY International to Launch 'Karters' Toys

TOMY will launch figures, vehicles, playsets, plush, and more inspired by the new animated series.

The LEGO Group Unveils Botanical Garden Set

Holiday Toys Are Top Concern of Parents’ Budgets

World's Collide as Classic Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears Team Up

Disney Orders 'Iron Man & His Awesome Friends'

Blokees Wows at China Toy Expo

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IT'S A SMALL WORLD... AND IT KEEPS GETTING SMALLER

Chris Byrne checks in with an update on the topics shaping the international toy business.

Timeless Games, Timeless Fun

Hasbro’s Clue, Connect 4, and Candy Land Celebrate Major Anniversaries

Roz Nowicki Joins Miraculous Corp. as Global Head of Consumer Products

The industry vet joins the company from Mattel and looks to take Miraculous to the next level.

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