Hasbro buys Saban Properties in a deal worth $522 million; plus, an inside look into the toyco’s and its competitor’s Q1 earnings…
Business
M&A & Bankruptcy
April 17, 2018
Nine West announces bankruptcy and sells its flagship brand, MGA’s CEO makes his move on TRU, Columbia Sportswear takes a hold of China, Mattel moves from NYC, and more…
Retail
Death of a Salesman
March 19, 2018
Toys ‘R’ Us is winding down its U.S. operations with an eye towards liquidating its inventory and 800 locations. Be forewarned, however, that TRU’s swan song is just the opening act for a great retail tragedy set to unfold over the next ten years…
Entertainment/character
Black Panther Gearing Up to Take $250 Million in 2018
March 12, 2018
Black Panther’s success opens the door to a nagging question: Is the licensing industry slowely digging itself into a hole?…
Toys/Games
M&A: Toys & Entertainment Edition
March 5, 2018
The latest brand developments are being led by firms like Ubisoft, FAO Schwarz, eOne, Spin Master, Gund, DC Thomson, Hasbro, and more…
Toys & Games
NYTF18: Blind Bags, Glitter & Poop
February 23, 2018
This last week saw the latest iteration of New York Toy Fair and offered a clear formula for success in toy aisles this coming year—check out the top brands and trends…
Toys & Games
Award-winning Toys & Games
February 23, 2018
Congrats to the winners selected by the TIA and NPD at NYTF18, including Hasbro, MGA, and WowWee…
Toys/Games
Amidst Rocky 2017 Performance, Toycos Boosted by Licensing
February 23, 2018
As Hasbro and Mattel report mixed results for 2017, we take a look at the top-performing brands in toys/games for 2017—plus, updates from other toycos and manufacturers…
Toys & Games
Company Spotlight: On Scaling Niche to Mass
February 5, 2018
As Funko begins releasing its financials, we get a closer look at this collectibles licensee estimated to generate over $800 million in licensed retail sales…
Toys/Games
Roundup: Robotics, Video Games, and the IoT
November 17, 2017
The latest in branded STEM toys/games and the Internet of Things. Featuring: Lucasfilm and Marvel, Mattel/Pixel Press, Roblox/Bioworld, and consumer research…