Basic Fun! Brings Golden Bear’s Curlimals to the U.S.



A new toy from the UK is about to cross the pond. Basic Fun! inked a product development and distribution partnership with Golden Bear to bring Curlimals interactive plush pet toys to retailers in North America next year. Read more…

The Pokémon Co. Serves Up Festive Treats for Halloween



This fall, kids can catch festive Pokémon inspired by the Halloween season. The Pokémon Co. International kicked off September with the release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle and an assortment of seasonal plush toys and other items for the whole family to enjoy. Gotta catch the news…

Wilder Goes Retro with the Clueless Party Game



Wilder Games is spinning back to the ’90s in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products. The Clueless Party Game comes in two editions, each inspired by the 1995 teen comedy film. WowWee is handling distribution for the game. Read more…

Fisher-Price Celebrates Día de Muertos with Little People Collector Set



The Little People Collector Día de Muertos figure set honors the customs, symbols, and rituals of the time-honored holiday of remembrance. Each figure contains authentic design details, including calaveras (skulls) and cempasúchiles (marigolds). Read more…

Playmobil Unveils LG Electronics-themed Toys



At IFA Berlin, Playmobil and LG introduced a range of toys that includes Playmobil figures and LG-branded toy appliances. The Playmobil character lineup includes a “kitchen and lifestyle influencer,” a fashion enthusiast, and the LG Man. Read more…

PlayMonster Debuts New Spirograph Products in Partnership with Hasbro



Hasbro and PlayMonster teamed up for a refreshed Spirograph lineup, including Spirograph 3D, Spirograph Mandala Maker, and more. Read more at The Toy Insider…

BRIO Strikes a Deal with Volvo CE for New Toy Line



The new line of BRIO Builders is inspired by some real-life construction machines. BRIO struck a deal with Volvo CE to create a construction system featuring an excavator, a hauler, and a wheel loader that are designed to closely resemble their real world counterparts. Read more…

G Editions Unwraps Brian Levant’s ‘My Life and Toys’



The filmmaker behind the toy-centric Jingle All the Way penned a 480-page hardcover book featuring more than 1,000 photos documenting decades of toy history. G Editions will release the book next week. Flip through a preview…

Ravensburger Unleashes Disney Lorcana Collectible Trading Card Game



The company’s first-ever trading card game features fan-favorite Disney characters in original and reimagined art styles. Disney Lorcana is said to be a simple-to-learn game designed for players of all ages. Read more at The Pop Insider…

The Nacelle Co. Opens Preorders for Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion Collection



Created under license from Seven Towns, the relaunched Sectaurs action figure line honors the original collection that was released by Coleco in the 1980s by pairing vintage-inspired sculpts with modern articulation. The Nacelle Co. is now accepting orders from retail buyers while simultaneously accepting preorders through its direct-to-consumer website. Read more…

Bandai Plots Ultraman Tamashii Nations Action Figure Event for Southeast Asia



Ultraman is hitting the road. Bandai Spirits Co. and Bandai Namco Asia Co. are going direct-to-consumer with the Ultra Heroes Tour South East Asia. The companies will showcase new action figures from their Tamashii Nations brand on the tour that kicks off today in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more…

Big Lots Opens Disney Pop-Up Shops for a Limited Time



The discount retailer opened Disney pop-up shops in each of its more than 1,440 stores. Now through Oct. 14, consumers can shop an array of toys, home décor, apparel, and accessories featuring characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm properties. Read more…

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffs the Coffers with the Highest First Half Revenues in Company History



The largely mall-based retailer of customizable “furry friends” reported that first half revenues for 2022 hit $213.3 million, a 17.1% spike versus the first half of last year. The total includes $100.7 million in sales from the second quarter, a 6.3% gain over Q2 2021. Read more…

Insight Editions Reveals New Executives, Structures, and Partnerships To Streamline Its Growth



The pop culture publisher has restructured its editorial, sales, and marketing departments amid a new round of promotions and new hires. This shift is the latest in a year of strategic hiring, product development, and corporate growth. Read more…