The partnership is due to launch with two Lottie titles in May 2017. Penguin Random House Children's has signed a deal to become the worldwide publishing partner for Arklu's Lottie Dolls. The Penguin Random House Rights team will ...
The firm has reshuffled its top execs as it welcomes Jonathan Baker to the role of vice president of consumer products. NBC Universal Brand Development has named Jonathan Baker as its new vice president, EMEA NBC Universla consumer ...
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Cherkizovo Group has implemented the SAP ERP solution on the HANA platform at its Petelino trading house. The project was launched simultaneously across 14 sites, making this one of the largest business transformation project to have ...
Emma King joins as junior product manager, Dave Glicksman as key account manager and James Keys as a sales agent. Following the relocation to new offices in Richmond, Bandai has welcomed a trio of appointments within its marketing and ...
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Zomby Gaga has been created to 'champion kindness, instill bravery, and build a world where young people celebrate their differences'. Mattel and Born This Way Foundation have launched Zomby Gaga, a Monster High doll inspired by Lady ...
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A range of new card games, based on the children's hit show have been created, including the Snap and Happy Families decks and a new Game Box. A new line of Paw Patrol-inspired card games based on the kids’ animated show Paw Patrol ...
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‘We are enthusiastic to join the KidKraft team because they understand our business, and we share the same passion for traditional and imaginative play,’ says Solowave’s Robert Bartucci. KidKraft is expanding into the ...
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Firms are looking to fund final stage of production on the site, with an aim of raising $200,000. PlayFusion and TOMY have headed to Kickstarter to fund the final production of its new toys-to-life title, Lightseekers. Lightseekers is ...
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‘We feel that Go! Go! Sports Girls is a brand that has limitless opportunities and is a great addition to the JazWings and Jazwares family,’ says JazWings’ Karen Kilpatrick. JazWings, the brand development arm of ...
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“It has been an extremely difficult decision for me to make but six years ago I had a heart problem and some of the more painful side effects have returned over this past year," said Groves. After nine years with Posh Paws, Barry ...
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From the mind of Pound Puppies creator Mike Bowling, Splashlings is a collectable toy line set in the world of mermaids. TPF Toys and Shaftesbury/Smokebomb have launched a US licensing push for its latest toy property, Splashlings. From ...
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Kelly has held senior roles at Waterstones, Apple and The Creativity Hub. Coiledspring Games has appointed Rory Kelly as its new key account manager. Boasting experience within many retail industry roles including buying, wholesale and ...
Called Insights on India and following the team’s visit to the KidsIndia Toy Fair in Mumbai, the webinar will offer a close look at the state of responsible sourcing in the India toy industry. ICTI Care is encouraging industry ...
The costume firm has partnered with the LEGO Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products to develop outfits inspired by characters from the upcoming film. Jakks Pacific’s costume division, Disguise, is set to create a new line of ...
“We are delighted to represent Care Bears in Japan and South Korea,” said Miki Yamamoto, senior vice president, licensing, Asia, IMG. IMG has been appointed as the licensing representative for Care Bears in Japan and South ...
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