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PILOT PEN AND PROJECT ROCKIT PARTNER TO ERASE BULLYING, AS FEAR OF FAILURE STOPS 7 IN 10 AUSTRALIANS TRYING NEW THINGS
* New research from PILOT Pen reveals fear of failure, fuelled by judgement, criticism and childhood bullying, is stopping Australians from trying again after a setback * PILOT Pen has partnered with Project Rockit, Australia's youth-driven movement against bullying, to launch Brave Beginning...
CBME China 2026 Opens July 15-17: Where the Global Baby & Kids Industry Defines Its Next Chapter
The World's Largest Maternity, Baby & Children Expo Unites 2,800+ Exhibitors, 4,200+ Brands, and 270,000 sqm of Trend-Setting Innovation—Positioning Buyers at the Intersection of Market Intelligence and Manufacturing Excellence SHANGHAI, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by Informa Markets ...
IvyBears Surpasses 2.5 Million Subscribers and 40 Million Views, Expanding Its Global Kids & Family Universe
Built on a retail brand already present in 60+ countries, IvyBears continues to scale its entertainment universe with monthly episodes, new characters and upcoming edutainment spin-off 'The Dr. Muppy Show' DÜSSELDORF, Germany, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IvyBears, the fast-growing kids and fami...
Hong Kong Unveils Large-Scale Toy Story 5-Themed Carnival "FOREVER TOYS @ Harbour City"
HONG KONG, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour City, Hong Kong's most iconic shopping mall and tourist destination, has been transformed into a grand Toy Story 5 celebration with "FOREVER TOYS @Harbour City". Since its launch on 19 June 2026, the event has brought together immersive installation...
THE POWER OF PLAY: NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS JUST SECONDS OF PLAY INSTANTLY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER
* Findings from Phase 2 of the "Power of Play: Family Connection" study from Kinder and the University of East London (UEL) confirm that shared play is a powerful catalyst for strengthening emotional and physical connection between parents and children. * To further support families and kids ...
TOMY to Launch First Ultrasaurus Model Featuring Gravity Cannon: ZOIDS "AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON Ver." Set for Late February 2027 Release
TOKYO, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMY Company, Ltd., based in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, has announced that the ZOIDS real moving kit (build-it-yourself motorized toy) "AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON ver." is scheduled to go on sale in late February 2027 via its official online store, "TOMY MA...
Smash-hit "tomica GARAGE" Evolves into Smarter Model; "tomica GARAGE Smart STONE GRAY Standard Edition" to Be Released in Mid-July 2026
- Equipped with Remote Control Functionality, Six-color Lighting and Collection Display That Can Illuminate Cars through Its Function to Control Multiple Units Simultaneously - TOKYO, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMY Company, Ltd., based in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, will release "tomica GARAGE Sm...
Singapore's First MINISO FRIENDS to Open at VivoCity, Launching an Immersive IP Playground with YOYO's First Overseas Exhibition
SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global lifestyle brand MINISO officially opened Singapore's first MINISO FRIENDS on April 25 at VivoCity, marking the debut of the brand's top-level store format in the country. Through visual upgrades, enhanced in‑store experiences and a strengthened IP ...
POP MART's "Twinkle Twinkle Sweet Pop Gelato" Drops on Lazada with Exclusive Vouchers and Collector Perks
SINGAPORE, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazada is bringing a sweeter shopping moment to collectors with the "Twinkle Twinkle Sweet Pop Gelato" collection by POP MART, available via the POP MART Official Store on the platform across Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines fr...
Blokees made its debut at 2026 Thailand Toy Expo, exhibiting multiple products
SHANGHAI, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 2 to 31, the Assembly Character Toys brand Blokees made its debut at the 2026 Thailand Toy Expo. Blokees unveiled its two major categories — Blokees Model Kits and Blokees Wheels, highlighting a diverse product matrix of more than 300 products ac...
Harbour City Shopping Mall and Bandai Namco Asia Launch the first-ever flagship event "Bandai Namco Asia Journey in Hong Kong"
HONG KONG, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour City, Hong Kong's largest
shopping mall, has partnered with Bandai Namco Asia to unveil "Bandai Namco
Asia Journey in Hong Kong @ Harbour City"from 27 March to 5 May 2026, marking
Hong Kong as the first stop of the regional journey.
52TOYS Unveils Ambitious 2026 Product Roadmap, Strengthening Long-Term Growth Momentum
1,000+ New Products and 100+ IPs Highlight 52TOYS' Latest Industry Moves BEIJING, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 52TOYS, a leading IP-driven toy company built on the brand proposition Play for Fun, announced an ambitious product roadmap featuring over 1,000 new releases across seven major catego...
Blokees Announces Upgrade Brand Mission at 2026 Global Partner Conference
SHANGHAI, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 25, 2026, Blokees, a global brand focused on assembly character toys, unveiled its upgraded brand mission — "Inspire Creativity, Share Joy" — at the 2026 Blokees Global Partner Conference, held under the theme "FORWARD, TOGETHER." Zhu Weisong, Fo...
Crayola Partners with Luxor to Expand Business in India: Encouraging Hands-on Creativity and Imaginative Play to Create Joy
EASTON, Pa., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crayola
Themed "Mix Some__!", CON-CON® HONG KONG 2026 Inspires Boundless Imagination in the World of IP
Pioneered and Organized by Medialink Group Limited The World-Class Creative Powerhouse of CON-CON® HONG KONG 2026 A First‑of‑Its‑Kind Convergence of 3 Innovation Frontiers, Bridging Cultures Across Regions * Mix Some NOISE! Gundam, Godzilla, Jujutsu Kaisen and more iconic heavyweight IPs unle...
Blokees Exhibits a Diverse Product Portfolio at Toy Fair New York 2026
SHANGHAI, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From February 14 to 17, Assembly
Character Toys brand Blokees appeared at Toy Fair New York 2026, presenting a
showcase of product portfolio to global consumers.
WePlay Partners with "The Little Prince" to Launch 2026 Valentine's Day Special Activity,Embark on an Interstellar Journey in the Name of Love
TAIPEI, Feb. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WePlay, a global next-generation social entertainment platform, today announced a strategic partnership with "The Little Prince," a French literary classic IP, to launch a special Valentine's Day activity themed "Will's Interstellar Journey." Running from Febr...
Anniversary boost: Spielwarenmesse strengthens its global leadership
* The industry platform with international appeal * A source of innovation and inspiration for the toy world NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 75th Spielwarenmesse will remain a milestone for the industry: The wintriest edition in years, filled with anniversary celebrations ...
Spielwarenmesse honours outstanding innovations with the ToyAward
NUREMBERG, Germany, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative game concept, the highest quality of workmanship and attractive market potential – all these criteria are combined in the six outstanding product ideas that were honoured with the prestigious ToyAward on the second day of Spielwarenm...
Blokees Exhibits Multiple Products at Spielwarenmesse 2026
SHANGHAI, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 27 to 31, Assembly Character Toys brand Blokees appeared at Spielwarenmesse 2026, exhibiting its expanding product ecosystem to a global players. At one of the world's leading international toy fairs, Blokees highlighted its commitment to de...
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