By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe Topps Company has partnered with the motorsports brand 24 Hours of Le Mans as its official licensed trading card manufacturer.The 24H of Le Mans event is an annual endurance-focused automobile racing competition that is run by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, also known as the ACO."On the eve of the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, many … [Read more...] about Topps Named Official Trading Card Partner for Le Mans
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Topps Going Public in $1.3 Billion SPAC Deal
The venerable collectibles company Topps Co. has announced it is going public through a merger with a 'blank cheque firm' in a deal that values the combined company at $1.3 billion. Michael D. Eisner, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Disney and Chairman of The Topps Company, will become Chairman of the combined company’s board of directors. The combined company … [Read more...] about Topps Going Public in $1.3 Billion SPAC Deal
Mattel, Hasbro see Q3 Retail Sales Split Along Gender Lines
By Karina Masolova Reported third quarter (3Q) sales from toy giants Hasbro and Mattel exhibited an interesting break along gender lines, with boys' toys outperforming girls' amidst depressed worldwide sales thanks to unfavorable exchange rates. More gender balance may be on the way, however, with the girls' market expected to get a boost from the first interactive Barbie doll … [Read more...] about Mattel, Hasbro see Q3 Retail Sales Split Along Gender Lines