Toyco turned entertainment studio Spin Master has announced the launch of new animated series Vida the Vet in Canada and the UK. Vida is the 13th series released by Spin Master Entertainment, a division of the Canadian toy company that spawned Paw Patrol as one of the world's most successful TV series and licensing properties. In fact, PAW Patrol was just ranked fifth for … [Read more...] about PAW Patrol Creators Releasing New Series Vida the Vet
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Spin Master Launches Inclusive ‘Character Creator’ with 6ix Academy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master Corp. and 6ix Academy are launching the Truly You! Character Creator licensed fashion illustration set. 6ix Academy is a Toronto-based inner-city business and arts program with a focus on social justice and activism. Students of 6ix Academy approached Spin Master with the opportunity to include more authentic representation … [Read more...] about Spin Master Launches Inclusive ‘Character Creator’ with 6ix Academy
Spin Master Scores Master Toy License With Skydance Animation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Skydance Animation has announced a multi-year agreement with leading global children's entertainment company Spin Master, to become the studio's master toy licensee. The agreement begins with the Apple Original film Spellbound, directed by Vicky Jenson, but also gives Spin Master the rights to develop toy lines for other upcoming Skydance … [Read more...] about Spin Master Scores Master Toy License With Skydance Animation
Toy Licensing: Spin Master Renews Lucrative Deal With Warner For Batman & DC
The Canadian-based toy company Spin Master announced it has renewed its global licensing deal with Warner Bros. for the Batman and DC franchises. Batman alone is one of the world's leading film and publishing brands, and the entire DC lineup has been one of the top action figure licenses for decades. Spin Master first joined forces with WBCP in 2018 as the toy licensee for DC … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Spin Master Renews Lucrative Deal With Warner For Batman & DC
Toy Licensing: PAW Patrol Gets Big Screen Sequel
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Spin Master says its popular toy and TV series property PAW Patrol will be getting a sequel to its hit kids movie. Spin Master announced Nov. 3 it is producing a second big screen feature, entitled PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, for its preschool powerhouse franchise. The CGI animated film is a Spin Master Entertainment production … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: PAW Patrol Gets Big Screen Sequel
Innovation: Spin Master Creates $100 Million Toy Tech Venture Fund
Canadian-based global toy giant Spin Master Corp. is placing a $100 million bet on the future, creating a venture fund for innovation. The toyco announced the new fund this week, saying it's goal is to "accelerate growth in each of the Company's three creative centres comprising Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games, through strategic minority investments." The company also … [Read more...] about Innovation: Spin Master Creates $100 Million Toy Tech Venture Fund
Bakugan Airing Episode on Roblox ‘Metaverse’
In another example of how the Metaverse is rapidly expanding into licensing, Spin Master has announced its Bakugan franchise will be the first-ever to premiere a full-length series episode on Roblox, the global online platform that brings millions of people together through shared experiences. As detailed in The Licensing Letter's Special Report, Licensing in the Metaverse, … [Read more...] about Bakugan Airing Episode on Roblox ‘Metaverse’