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Toy Fair New York to take place in September from 2023
“Timing Toy Fair New York to meet the needs of an evolved and evolving industry will ultimately better serve the business needs of our members and the buyer community,” said Steve Pasierb, president & CEO of The Toy Association.
TOTY Awards 2022 winners revealed
Jazwares’ Squishmallows was named overall Toy of the Year, and also picked up the People’s Choice award and Plush Toy of the Year award.
Prolific toy and game inventor John Maxim passes away
Among John’s many licensed items were Ertl’s Bumble Ball, Crayola’s The Cutter, Irwin’s SpectraColor Image Pad, and Guzzlers from Ideal Toys.
Funko Games details 2022 Disney slate, including A Goofy Movie, Sleepy Hollow and Big Thunder Mountain titles
Funko Games is also bolstering its Something Wild range, with Something Wild: Spider-Man and Something Wild: Boba Fett.
WildBrain CPLG looks to bring Magic Mixies into apparel, publishing and homewares
“The brand has significant potential beyond the core toy range,” said Jasen Wright, VP North America at WildBrain CPLG.
Spice Girls get the LEGO treatment
“There are few bands that defined pop culture in the same way the Spice Girls did back in the 1990s, and it’s been such fun bringing the band to life in our BrickHeadz style,” said LEGO designer Daniel Squirrell.
Ravensburger invests €4m in crowdfunding start-up Gamefound
Gamefound is the first company to receive funding from Ravensburger’s innovation and investment program, Next Ventures.
Spin Master “blown away” by response to Marvel Zombies
The Kickstarter campaign for the game closed with over $9m pledged, making it the fourth biggest tabletop games project in Kickstarter history.
Netflix launches its own line of plush toys, the Chilleez
Each Chilleez character boasts a rear pocket to store Netflix viewing essentials, like snacks.
Hasbro to launch Indiana Jones toys in 2023
Toy giant has also renewed its Star Wars partnership with Lucasfilm.