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The NPD Group rebrands as Circana following IRI merger
“Circana is undeniably best positioned to advise the world’s leading brands and retailers across almost every industry on how to identify opportunity, ignite innovation and grow well into the future,” said Kirk Perry, President and CEO at Circana.
Dexterity play comes to CATAN in CATAN: Soccer Fever
The football-themed CATAN scenario sees players flick footballs to attempt to score goals, win matches and earn extra points.
MGA Entertainment brings L.O.L. Surprise! into miniature toys with Sooo Mini!
The new range features the brand’s first-ever ‘ball-within-a-ball’ unboxing experience
Warner Bros details Ted Lasso launches with UNO, Monopoly and Build-a-Bear
The slate also includes McFarlane Toys with a limited edition Ted Lasso figure and Funko with a Ted Lasso Funko POP Puzzle.
NBC gives green light to Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge is a car makeover show inspired by the iconic toy brand.
Funko Games bolsters Disney line-up with Disney Animated, Sinister Spoons and Cars Launch ‘N’ Race
Disney Animated puts players into the shoes of animators at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Spin Master details sustainability-focused launches for Rubik’s Cube, GUND and Etch-a-Sketch
The Rubik’s Re-Cube is sourced from 100% recycled ABS plastic and packaged in 100% recycled cardboard, while the Sustainable Etch-a-Sketch is made with 86% recycled plastic.
Dumb Ways to Die gets the card game treatment from Spin Master
The brand began life as an Australian public safety campaign from Metro Trains and has recently taken off on TikTok.
Sea of Thieves heads to the tabletop with Steamforged Games
“It’s a privilege to bring Rare’s vivid pirate world to life as a board game for the first time,” said Steamforged Games’ Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Mat Hart.
LEGO details first slate of products celebrating 100 years of Disney
The line-up includes a LEGO DUPLO Disney 3 in 1 Magical Castle, the LEGO Disney Celebration Train and a LEGO Disney ‘Up’ House.