NY Toy Fair 2017 was a major success for TIA’s members’ businesses. The 114th North American International Toy Fair was a big success for everyone who attended the event earlier this year. The event featured a record-breaking 444,000+ square feet of exhibition space and was held from February 18 – 21 at the Javits Center […]
Loot Crate creates Sports Crate, a new subscription box. Loot Crate announced that it has signed new exclusive deals with Major League Baseball and MLB Players Association for its newest subscription box, Sports Crate. Now Loot Crate is boldly entering the sports world and its new licensed subscription box will launch with 10 MLB teams. […]
Spin Master delivers 31% increase in revenue in Q4 2016. Spin Master revealed nearly a 31% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2016. Spin Master called these strong financial results. Sales revenue was $376 M for the fourth quarter of last year. In Q4 2015, revenue was $288 M. This represents an $88 […]
Monopoly is replacing old tokens with brand new tokens, but does it make sense? Beginning this Fall 2017, Monopoly, the fast-dealing property trading game, will be eliminating three iconic game tokens – the thimble, wheelbarrow, and the boot from the game. These pieces have been a part of the iconic board game since its inception […]
Toys R Us recalls rattle toy over choking hazard concerns. Toys R Us, a major toy retailer around the world, announced a toy recall for the Kids II Oball rattle toy from Kids II, Inc. The recall is being issued due to a potential choking hazard. The recall impacts 680,000 Kids II Orball rattle toys. […]
Hasbro teams up with Harmonix Music for new music card game. Hasbro and Harmonix Music Systems joined forces to develop a new music mixing game called Dropmix. Dropmix leverages tech that allows players to create song mixes by playing cards on a special game board. This game board is connected to an app. Samantha Lomow, […]
L.O.L. Surprise wins Doll & Toy of the Year at Australian Toy Awards. MGA Entertainment’s L.O.L. Surprise! was honored with two prestigious awards: Doll of the Year and Toy of the Year awards at the Australian Toy Awards. Previously, we had heard news that L.O.L Surprise was dominating the doll category in the United States […]
LEGO reported its highest earnings in its 85-year history. LEGO, the Danish toy company, announced its revenue results from 2016. It delivered a 6% increase in revenue, marking the highest level in the company’s 85-year history. LEGO has also experienced higher profit levels. According to reports, operating profit increased 1.7% while net profit was up […]
UN Women’s HeForShe and Boy Story release new action dolls. The UN Women’s HeForShe Initiative is joining forces with Boy Story to release special edition boy action dolls – HeForShe Special Edition Billy and Mason. Based on the image, Billy is on the left, while Mason is on the right. The action dolls look fantastic and […]
Cra-Z-Art closes new licensing deal for rights to Nickelodeon Slime. Cra-Z-Art, the toy, art, and stationary manufacturer, signed a licensing deal with Nickelodeon for the rights to market and sell Slime kits in the United States. Cra-Z-Art’s new Slime kits will be appropriately branded as Nickelodeon Slime. The slime kits will include all the ingredients […]
