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  • MasterPieces Partners with Sesame Street for Craft Kits and Games

    Jan 15, 2021

    MasterPieces Partners with Sesame Street for Craft Kits and Games MasterPieces is partnering with Sesame Workshop to create new craft kits, memory games, and traditional card games based on popular Sesame Street characters. The toys will include the Sesame Street Garbage Truck, a DIY wood paint kit featuring Oscar the Grouch; the Sesame Street Best Friends Character Bank, a wooden kids’ bank paint kit with […]

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  • Kidults Rising: Teens, Adults Contribute to UK Toy Industry Boom

    Jan 15, 2021

    Kidults Rising: Teens, Adults Contribute to UK Toy Industry Boom The UK toy industry grew 5% last year, according to the latest data provided by The NPD Group. Strict COVID-19 lockdowns — which are happening again right now — fueled 19% overall growth in games and puzzles, mirroring results in the U.S. Puzzles alone spiked 38% in 2020. Additional categories scoring big include building sets […]

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  • PlayMonster’s Snap Ships Expands with New Drone Sets

    Jan 14, 2021

    PlayMonster’s Snap Ships Expands with New Drone Sets The battle between the Forge and the Komplex rages on with the addition of six new Snap Ships Fusion Build Drone sets from PlayMonster. Launched last year, the “Build to Battle” construction line is a collectible, modular building system backed by digital content and storytelling. Each of the six sets is a unique build on […]

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  • Diamond Debuts Card Culture Retailer Program for Non-sport Trading Cards

    Jan 14, 2021

    Diamond Debuts Card Culture Retailer Program for Non-sport Trading Cards After years of dormancy, the trading card market is back in a big way and Diamond Comic Distributors Inc. is launching a new program to aid retailers in getting in on the action. Card Culture is a retailer program geared toward the distribution of non-sport, collectible trading cards from leading manufacturers. Diamond says that its […]

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  • Lin-Manuel Miranda, Entertainment Earth Debut ‘Hamilton’ Pin Mates Collection

    Jan 14, 2021

    Lin-Manuel Miranda, Entertainment Earth Debut ‘Hamilton’ Pin Mates Collection TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Entertainment Earth inked a deal to launch the first officially licensed line of collectible figures inspired by the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton. The Hamilton Pin Mates collection of wooden collectibles presents Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Eliza Schuyler in a throwback form factor that recalls the Fisher-Price Little People […]

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  • Target Reveals 17.2% Holiday Sales Boom

    Jan 14, 2021

    Target Reveals 17.2% Holiday Sales Boom The holiday season struck a bullseye for Minneapolis-based Target Corp. While Q4 and full-year reporting is still a ways off, Target offered its traditional holiday performance update this week. The retailer scored big with a 17.2% sales increase in November/December with a 4.2% increase in store-originated comparable sales. Digital sales grew 102%. As more families […]

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  • Cloudco, Topps Combine Gross ’80s Brands for Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids Collab

    Jan 14, 2021

    Cloudco, Topps Combine Gross ’80s Brands for Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids Collab It’s the battle of the (gross) brands, as Cloudco Entertainment and The Topps Company join forces for collaboration that playfully pits Madballs against Garbage Pail Kids — two classic ’80s brands that embrace all things disgusting. Garbage Pail Kids debuted as a series of trading cards in 1985, featuring gross characters with outrageous names to match. […]

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  • LEGO Ninjago Celebrates 10 Years

    Jan 14, 2021

    LEGO Ninjago Celebrates 10 Years The LEGO Group will celebrate the anniversary with exclusive sets.

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  • No Toy Fair? No Problem. Don’t Let the Lack of Trade Shows Mean a Lack of 2021 Press

    Jan 13, 2021

    No Toy Fair? No Problem. Don’t Let the Lack of Trade Shows Mean a Lack of 2021 Press by CLARK NESSELRODT, executive vice president, Brilliant PR & Marketing Many brands seem to be under the impression that their yearlong media and influencer results hinge on Toy Fair New York. Yes, we have seen tremendous results from setting up thousands of media appointments on the Javits Center floor, erupting clouds of smoke from science […]

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  • Pokémon Kicks Off 25th Anniversary with Katy Perry Collaboration

    Jan 13, 2021

    Pokémon Kicks Off 25th Anniversary with Katy Perry Collaboration The Pokémon Company International revealed plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary.  Pokémon will team up with Katy Perry and Universal Music Group for the yearlong project, P25 Music. More information about the collaboration will be released throughout the year.  “It is an honor to be chosen to help celebrate a franchise that has given me […]

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  • What Is Dry January and Should You Try It For Yourself?

    What Is Dry January and Should You Try It For Yourself?

    The year 2020 was incredibly difficult for a lot of people. COVID-19 protocols forced most people to spend more time at home -- more than they would usually spend without human contact, to be sure. While some people are able to at least have the company of their families, this can still lead to stressful situations, as we all need a break from each other every once in a while. Additionally, many people found themselves dealing with the effects of loneliness

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  • Good Charlotte is Back with

    Good Charlotte is Back with "Last December"

    Two decades after bursting onto the scene, Good Charlotte is back with a new single and music video, "Last December."

    The new track is the first new music from the band since 2018's Generation RX and comes via the band's new MDDN label. The new video is a time capsule for 2020 reflecting closed venues and a world on pause amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • How to Help Your Young Adult Find Their First Apartment

    How to Help Your Young Adult Find Their First Apartment

    As a father, it's hard to see your child grow up and slowly stop asking for your help. Even if your child doesn't think they need your help, they could certainly benefit from attaining it. This is especially true when your child approaches adulthood more and more. If your child has recently expressed interest in moving out, there are several ways you can help your young adult find their first apartment. This process also includes providing support in other areas

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  • The Pretty Reckless Unleashes '25' Music Video

    The Pretty Reckless Unleashes '25' Music Video

    After a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Pretty Reckless will release its new album, Death By Rock and Roll on Feb. 12 via Fearless Records.

    The band has stayed busy in recent months with live videos and at-home performances and now the attention has been turned back toward the new album. This week brought the debut of "25," complete with a new music video to go with it. See the clip below.

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  • How to Use Winter to Prepare For Your Garden

    How to Use Winter to Prepare For Your Garden

    Planting and cultivating a garden is an extremely rewarding experience, and the 117.6 million Americans who garden every year would most likely agree. Although you may not think of winter as a time to put thought into your garden, it's a great time to do so. Even if you don't have a garden of your own at your home or apartment, there are great community gardens where you can get a plot and grow your own flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

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  • 6 Hobbies to Pick Up During Quarantine

    6 Hobbies to Pick Up During Quarantine

    Although it feels like the COVID-19 pandemic has already lasted forever, realistically it is looking like it will last even longer. To avoid falling into a rut during the winter months, try to pick up a new hobby . Even if you only do it for a month and end up not liking it, there is no harm in trying new things. As a parent, it's important to show your kids that even adults can do things for fun, and the

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  • 3 Ways to Stay Healthy at Home This Winter

    3 Ways to Stay Healthy at Home This Winter

    Winter is a time filled with joy, cozying up by the fire, and relaxing. This season tends to bring people together. It can also keep people inside depending on where you live due to the weather. And when we spend more time inside, we're less likely to get active.

    Here are three ways on how to keep your health up during the winter.

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  • LIVING COLOUR Classic “Cult of Personality” Reimagined by PRODUCT OF HATE - New Non-Album Single, Video Released

    LIVING COLOUR Classic “Cult of Personality” Reimagined by PRODUCT OF HATE - New Non-Album Single, Video Released

    PRODUCT OF HATE delivers an early Halloween treat with an epic rendition of LIVING COLOUR ’s 1988 classic, “Cult of Personality” ahead of the U.S. Presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The timeless anthem is just as relevant now as it was upon its original release and the band pays tribute with a version that amps up the rage atop a crushing groove. The cover art is an homage to the original single while the video is an

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