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The Good Toy Guide responds to consumer demand with eCommerce solution The first wave of brands on board with the Good Toy Guide’s evolution includes Learning Resources, Hornby Hobbies, Geomag, Galt Toys and Trends. The Good Toy Guide, founded by Dr Amanda Gummer, has expanded its business to offer a one-stop-shop for users, in preparation for the busy festive season.

HASBRO’S NERF TURKEY VORTEX SPIRALS HOME FOR THANKSGIVING. Created as part of a collaboration between Concepts and Nike for the TurDUNKen fashion capsule collection, the NERF Turkey Vortex will be sold separately through Hasbro Pulse while supplies last beginning Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. EST. The entire capsule collection is available at the Concepts flagship stores in Boston and New York City and online.

Mattel Creations is continuing its fusion of toys and art with the debut of MEGA Collabs, a new collection that pairs iconic artists with MEGA Builders to create exclusive collectibles. MEGA Collabs will debut with a project from graphic artist and collectible pioneer Frank Kozik.

Kozik rose to fame in the early ’90s by creating unique concert posters for rock acts including Nirvana, Melvins, Gwar, the Beastie Boys, and more.

Asmodee USA will release 'Fake That!' into U.S. trade. Asmodee USA will release Fake That!, a new quiz game, into U.S. trade on December 4. In Fake That!, players ask each other zany questions while trying to guess whether their opponents answers are true or false.

Mattel Creations, Frank Kozik team up for Mega Collabs launch. Mattel Creations is continuing its fusion of toys and art with the debut of MEGA Collabs, a new collection that pairs iconic artists with MEGA Builders to create exclusive collectibles. MEGA Collabs will debut with a project from graphic artist and collectible pioneer Frank Kozik.

Cra-Z-Art opens first international sales office in Manchester as it eyes European growth. The popular arts and crafts kits, puzzles, and school supplies manufacturer, Cra-Z-Art has opened its first international sales office in Manchester as the company continues to see steady international growth. The new office will be headed up by the toy industry sales veteran, Oliver Williams.

Lucky Duck Games will release 'It's A Wonderful World: War or Peace' into U.S. trade. Lucky Duck Games will release It's a Wonderful World: War or Peace, an expansion for It's a Wonderful World, in Q1 of 2021. This expansion contains six scenarios that let players make choices that will tip the balance of the It's a Wonderful World  story towards either peace or World War.

Dantoy’s new Green Bean toy line will ‘push boundaries of consumer perception’ and eco toys. The Danish toy maker, Dantoy is looking to push the boundaries of both product development and consumer perception with the launch of its latest sustainable-developed toy line, Green Bean; a range of toys created directly from the waste material of the toy company’s own toy production methods.

Funko unveils new 'Pop! Funko Masters of The Universe' figures. Funko unveiled a wave of Pop! Masters of the Universe vinyl figures for release in December. Masters of the Universe fever is ramping up again as a new RPG is in the works and Kevin Smith is firing up a new animated series.

Try to speak words good in 'Poetry for Neanderthals'. Exploding Kittens will release Poetry for Neanderthals, a family word game, into retail on January 1. In Poetry for Neanderthals, players form teams and attempt to earn points by guessing words and phrases utters by the other Neanderthal Poets.

Jazwares to launch the UK’s first plush play-sets this December with Squishville. Jazwares is looking to break the mold in the UK’s plush market with the launch of Squishville, an extension of the popular Squishmallows brand that brings the first all-plush play-sets to the UK retail scene this December. The colourful and squishy brand extension follows the international success of its Squishmallows plush range.

PAC-MAN: The Card Game. First released by Namco in 1980, Pac-Man was an immediate hit with gamers and an entry point for many new video-game enthusiasts. Now, UK-based Steamforged Games brings the arcade hit to tabletops in the form of a new card game aptly titled, PAC-MAN: The Card Game.

‘I’m A Girly’ European fashion dolls make U.S. debut. I’M A GIRLY, a new line of collectible fashion dolls focused on empowering young girls and boys to play creatively and help to find their own style, has launched in the U.S. following its incredible success in Europe and in Canada.

Super7 adds ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ to Reaction Figures line. Halloween may be over for this year, but in Halloweentown, it’s Halloween every day! And Super7 is bringing fans a little bit of Halloweentown with new The Nightmare Before Christmas ReAction figures.

Unlock gems in an old castle with 'Clever Keys'. HABA USA announced Clever Keys, a press-your-luck memory game, for release on February 11. In Clever Keys, players attempt to unlock a stockpile of gemstones from a treasure trove located in the middle of an old castle.

THE TOY COACH, TINKERTINI TEAM UP TO FACILITATE PITCHING TO MAJOR TOYMAKERS. Budding toy creators now have a new path to pitching that could help put new toys on the fast track to retail. The Toy Coach and TinkerTini are joining forces to offer graduates of the Toy Creators Academy instant access to pitch their ideas directly to major toymakers through the Tinkerly Innovation Platform.

Disneyland to Furlough More Employees, Including Executives. Major Southern California theme parks remain in a stalemate with Gov. Gavin Newsom over reopening. Disneyland on Monday instituted more furloughs as the Southern California theme park resort remains shuttered.

According to a memo from Disneyland President Ken Potrock obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the additional furloughs impact an...

This Teddy Bear Company Has Been Around For 140 Years  Founded in 1880, Steiff is the manufacturer of high-end toys and collectibles. The original founder, Margarete Steiff, was recently inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. In this week’s Q&A, we discuss this achievement with Steiff Spokesperson Liza Marques Grando and learn what’s ahead for the toy company. Q: Congrats on the Toy Hall of Fame induction for Founder...

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