By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and JAKKS Pacific have entered a retail licensing partnership with Macy’s Toys R’ Us for the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood preschool property.The partnership will include eight Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood toys by master toy licensee Jakks Pacific rolling out to over 200 Macy’s Toys R’ Us locations across the U.S. beginning … [Read more...] about Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season
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Little People Take a Dark Turn With Stranger Things Collection
TLL Staff The festive season approaches with many of the big holidays of the year like Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, and of course, National Stranger Things Day. Fisher-Price is marking the big day with a newly released Little People Collector set based on the events and characters of the massive Netflix hit Stranger Things. There will be three … [Read more...] about Little People Take a Dark Turn With Stranger Things Collection
World of EPI Rebrands Under New Name Dr. Lisa Company
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Lisa Williams has announced World of EPI is rebranding and restructuring into a new umbrella organization called The Dr. Lisa Company. The newly restructured company will serve as the umbrella organization for three key divisions: toys and publishing, animation and strategic licensing. The organization's rebranding as The Dr. Lisa … [Read more...] about World of EPI Rebrands Under New Name Dr. Lisa Company
Construction Zone: Spin Master Announces Production on Paw Patrol III
Hit Series Also Reveals Two New Licensing Deals with Hasbro's Monopoly and Burger King TLL Staff The second Paw Patrol isn't even out yet and Spin Master has confirmed there will be a third film in the series. Spin Master has announced that it will co-produce the Paw Patrol threequel with its partners Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures for theatrical release in … [Read more...] about Construction Zone: Spin Master Announces Production on Paw Patrol III
Walmart Releases Its Influential Top Toys List For 2023
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest retail chain, Walmart, has unveiled 55 products on its highly anticipated Top Toys List for 2023. It's a great list for parents and anyone else shopping for kids (or kidults for that matter), but it's also an important list for licensing professionals looking for intel on what will be the hot toy properties for the … [Read more...] about Walmart Releases Its Influential Top Toys List For 2023
LEGO Reveals Second Series of Marvel Studios Minifigure Collectibles
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLEGO has revealed its second series of Marvel Studios Disney+ Collectible Minifigures which features twelve officially licensed Marvel characters. The characters featured in the co-branded LEGO Minifigures series are Storm, She-Hulk, Agatha Harkness, Wolverine, Echo, Moon Knight, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, The Werewolf, Goliath, Mr. Knight, and Beast. … [Read more...] about LEGO Reveals Second Series of Marvel Studios Minifigure Collectibles
Spin Master Unleashes New Pack of Toys for Paw Patrol
Spin Master has officially unveiled its new toy collection for the franchise's upcoming second feature film PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The film is a Spin Master Entertainment production, produced in association with Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures. "Packed with jaw-dropping transformations, the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie toy collection will spark limitless … [Read more...] about Spin Master Unleashes New Pack of Toys for Paw Patrol
Characters from Friends Return as Fisher-Price ‘Little People’
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. and Fisher-Price are launching a Little People collection based on the enduring hit series Friends. Timed for release on July 18, now known as National Monica Day, Fisher-Price has created a Little People set based on the TV set for the show. The collection is created under license from Warner Bros. Discovery Global … [Read more...] about Characters from Friends Return as Fisher-Price ‘Little People’
Hasbro Celebrates Centennial At San Diego Comic-Con
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International with a lineup of branded activities for the company's 100th anniversary celebration. The branded activations will take place over multiple days and include convention exclusive product offers, brand-focused panel discussions, giveaways, signing opportunities, demonstrations, photo … [Read more...] about Hasbro Celebrates Centennial At San Diego Comic-Con
Playmates Toys Releases Ninja Turtle Line Ahead of Summer Blockbuster
Playmates Toys has launched a new line of action figures inspired by the summer movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." The authentically designed and intricately detailed classic mutants and villains, as depicted in the film, will be available for purchase starting June 25, 2023. The new collection features the following characters with their corresponding … [Read more...] about Playmates Toys Releases Ninja Turtle Line Ahead of Summer Blockbuster