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Jazwares will help scale Sticki Rolls in markets worldwide... The post Jazwares Gets in on the Sticki Rolls Craze via Sky Castle Toys Pact appeared first on The Toy Book.

The Golden Sales name will remain after the acquisition, preserving the 37-year legacy. The post Golden Sales Joins Enchanted Moments to Spark West Coast Growth appeared first on The Toy Book.

Sales are up $4.5 billion since 2019 and are expected to increase this holiday season. The post Circana Reports Positive Performance for the U.S. Toy Industry as the Holiday Boom Begins appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company is on a mission to delight fans and meet them where they are. The post Funko Q3 Earnings Reflect Progress in Turnaround Efforts as Profit, Margin Grow appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company retained $65 million in new and existing financing to restructure. The post Basic Fun! Emerges from Chapter 11 Reorganization appeared first on The Toy Book.

Every segment within toys and consumer products grew in Q3. The post JAKKS Pacific Bucks the Trend as Toy, Consumer Products Sales Grow 7% in Q3 appeared first on The Toy Book.

Excluding the addition of Melissa & Doug, gross product sales in toys still spiked 9.1% in Q3. The post Spin Master Q3 Earnings Sees Whopping 34.8% Spike in Toy Revenue Powered by Melissa & Doug appeared first on The Toy Book.

EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling video game in September. The post U.S. Video Game Sales Drop 6% in September, Circana Says appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company is working to stabilize its Consumer Products business as it streamlines processes and looks forward to growth in 2025 and 2026. The post Hasbro Q3 Earnings: Play-Doh, Transformers Grow Amid Declines in NERF, Star Wars appeared first on T

The company believes sales will be flat to slightly down this year. The post Mattel Kicks Off Q3 Earnings Season, Adjusts Guidance appeared first on The Toy Book.

Top Secret Toys and its brands join the Cra-Z-Art Portfolio The post Cra-Z-Art’s Latest Acquisition is ‘Top Secret’ appeared first on The Toy Book.

'Tis the season to sell some toys! The post NRF: Holiday Retail Spending Set for Modest Growth in 2024 appeared first on The Toy Book.

Carve will expand its reach across multiple categories... The post Carve Communications Acquires Freeman Public Relations appeared first on The Toy Book.

The U.S. toy industry can breathe a little bit easier as longshoremen return to work this Friday. The post Back to Work: Port Strike Ends as ILA, USMX Ink Tentative Agreement appeared first on The Toy Book.

Windy City Novelties has acquired U.S. Toy Co., expanding its role as a leading supplier of party supplies, light-up toys, and novelties. The acquisition will diversify Windy City’s product portfolio and strengthen its position in the novelty indus

The U.S. toy industry finds itself in the midst of yet another crisis to kick off the holiday season. The post It’s Official: Port Strike Threatens Holiday Season as ILA-USMX Labor Dispute Rages On appeared first on The Toy Book.

A potential work stoppage threatens holiday shipments and could result in higher costs for consumers. The post Toy & Game Industries Brace for Port Strike Amid ILA-USMX Labor Dispute appeared first on The Toy Book.

This could be a record-breaking year for the company behind Care Bears, Tonka, and Littlest Pet Shop toys. The post It’s ‘Back to Business at Basic Fun!’ According to Jay Foreman appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company bucked the trends by outperforming the broader toy industry in the first half of 2024. The post The LEGO Group Rocks Earnings Season with 14% Sales Growth appeared first on The Toy Book.

The designer toy company got a boost from its art-forward IP development. The post Pop Mart Sees Sizable Year-On-Year Revenue Increase appeared first on The Toy Book.

The dollar sales held steady in the first half of the year. The post U.S. Toy Sales Stabilize, Circana Reports appeared first on The Toy Book.

Net sales grew by 3.2% in the quarter. The post Funko Q2 Earnings: Sales Growth Returns Amid Improvements in Inventory, Margin appeared first on The Toy Book.

The “Masters of Bounce” have added another company to their growing portfolio. Flybar acquired National Sporting Goods (NSG), a New Jersey-based fixture in sporting goods, skate, and outdoor products. The acquisition of NSG expands Flybar

The company continues its restructuring and planning for the years ahead. The post Basic Fun! Scores $50 DIP Facility from Great Rock Capital appeared first on The Toy Book.

A lack of great entertainment content hurt the numbers in the first half of the year. The post JAKKS Pacific Q2 Earnings Slide as Company Looks to ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ to Spike Sales ap

Toy gross product sales were $384.7 million, including Melissa & Doug Toy gross product sales of $51.7 million. The post Spin Master Reveals Q2 2024 Earnings; CFO Mark Segal to Retire appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company says that positivity looms in the back half of the year with support from retailers amid new product launches. The post Hasbro Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Turnaround Continues appeared first on The Toy Book.

Net sales slid 1% worldwide while sales in North America dipped 3% compared to last year. The post Mattel Kicks Off Q2 Earnings Season with Resilience appeared first on The Toy Book.

Sony's 'Ghost of Tsushima' was the No. 1 best-selling game in May. The post U.S. Video Game Spending Falls 6% in May appeared first on The Toy Book.

The merger will bring together Skydance Investor Group’s financial resources and Paramount’s well-known IPs. The post Paramount, Skydance Media Merge to Form New Paramount appeared first on The Toy Book.

It's business as usual as Basic Fun! reshapes its business for the years ahead... The post Basic Fun! CEO Jay Foreman Comments on Restructuring appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company plans to restructure itself for the future. The post Basic Fun! Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection appeared first on The Toy Book.

Scholastic closes its agreement to invest in the kids’ content creator, producer, and distributor. The post Scholastic Seals Deal for Investment in 9 Story Media Group appeared first on The Toy Book.

Mary Meyer will continue to operate as an independent brand under Aurora World. The post Aurora World Acquires Mary Meyer appeared first on The Toy Book.

The decline was partially due to a 43% decline in hardware spending. The post U.S. Video Game Spending Falls 3% in April appeared first on The Toy Book.

The U.S. toy industry might be turning a corner from slowing sales. The post U.S. Toy Sales Still Up 38% Over 2019 as Decline Slows, Adult Consumer Segment Grows, Circana Says appeared first on The Toy Book.

The full study will be available later this summer. The post Licensing International Releases 2024 Global Licensing Industry Study appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company is closing down and liquidating remaining inventory with an online auction. The post Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse Files for Bankruptcy appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company saw big gains in profit and gross margin in Q1. The post Funko Taps Ex-Wizards of the Coast President as CEO; Reports Q1 Earnings appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company bucked the Q1 trend with strong sales and revenue numbers. The post Spin Master Q1 Earnings: Melissa & Doug Fuels Growth appeared first on The Toy Book.

Mobile accounted for 89% of the total year-on-year growth in video game content spending during the month. The post U.S. Video Game Spending Grows 4% in March appeared first on The Toy Book.

The back half of 2024 should prove fruitful as new entertainment kicks in to fuel toy and costume sales. The post JAKKS Pacific Q1 Earnings: Sales Slide 16% Amid Lack of Entertainment Content appeared first on The Toy Book.

Furby, Peppa Pig, and Magic the Gathering continue to see growth. The post Hasbro Q1 Earnings: Revenue Slides as Business Model Evolves appeared first on The Toy Book.

It's safe to say that Hot Wheels are still hot as the Vehicles segment continues to see international growth. The post Mattel Q1 Earnings: Sales in North America Jump Amid Challenging Retail, Economic Environment appeared first on The Toy Book.

Lucky Duck Games is known for Chronicles of Crime, Destinies, and other digital hybrid board games. The post Goliath Acquires Lucky Duck Games appeared first on The Toy Book.

The NRF survey reported the second-highest figure in the survey’s history. The post Egg-cellent Economics: NRF Survey Shows Easter Spending to Hit $22.4 Billion appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company will acquire 100% of the economic interest in 9 Story Media Group. The post Scholastic to Invest $186 Million in 9 Story Media Group appeared first on The Toy Book.

LEGO continues building a bigger future with investments in sustainability, innovation, and supply chain. The post From Bricks to Billions: LEGO Sales Surge Despite Toy Market Slump appeared first on The Toy Book.

Things seem to be moving in the right direction following a tumultuous period at Funko. The post Funko Earnings ‘Pop!’ Again Amid Turnaround, Continued Executive Shuffle appeared first on The Toy Book.

Just Play is looking to dive into the arts and crafts category this fall. The post Just Play Acquires Tara Toy appeared first on The Toy Book.

John Gessert will remain as President of American Plastic Toys. The post Northville Plastics Acquires American Plastic Toys appeared first on The Toy Book.

Big licenses, including Disney's Moana 2, The Simpsons, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire should power sales in 2024. The post JAKKS Pacific’s 2023 Earnings Rollercoaster: Sales Slide, Margins Soar as Disney’s ‘Wish’ Tanks appea

The video game company is planning layoffs, reorganizing studios, and sunsetting mobile games. The post Electronic Arts Reduces Workforce, Restructures appeared first on The Toy Book.

The layoffs will affect around 900 employees across the company, including those in studios. The post Sony Reduces Global Workforce by 8% appeared first on The Toy Book.

Relatable will continue to manufacture and market the Hunt A Killer games. The post Relatable Acquires Murder Mystery Game Franchise Hunt A Killer appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company is exploring strategic alternatives for the business. The post KidKraft Pursuing Possible Sale Amid Gordon Brothers Cash Infusion appeared first on The Toy Book.

A strong finish to the year in Q4 offsets losses amid major challenges for the overall toy industry. The post Spin Master: Preliminary 2023 Earnings Reflect 5.7% Revenue Dip Offset by Q4 Sales Boom appeared first on The Toy Book.

The company is leaning into its strategy of "Fewer, Bigger, Better" brands as it looks ahead. The post Hasbro: ‘Refocusing on Play’ as Revenue Falls 15% in 2023 appeared first on The Toy Book.

Big brands and a milestone year for Barbie helped Mattel gain market share in a challenging year. The post Mattel: A Q4 Win Drives Sales as 2023 Comes in Flat appeared first on The Toy Book.

Big brands and a milestone year for Barbie helped Mattel gain market share in a challenging year. The post Mattel: A Q4 Win Drives Sales as 2023 Comes in Flat appeared first on The Toy Book.