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ThinkGeek Launches Mystery Collectible Subscription Box Service
ThinkGeek is set to launch the ThinkGeek Capsule, a limited edition service that delivers different “geeky” items to its customers’ doors every month. The subscription service will include three Capsules with ThinkGeek merchandise valued at more than $50. Merchandise will include T-Shirts, pins, desktop replicas, household essentials, art prints, and more. Items are from fandoms [...]
Mattel Introduces New Mega Construx Despicable Me Construction Line
Mattel’s Mega Construx brand released new construction sets based on Despicable Me 3, ahead of the movie’s release next month. The new products include the Mega Construx Micro Action Figure Series, Despicable Me 3 Cheese Festival Assortment, Mini Vehicle Assortment, Agnes and Minion Feature Pack Assortments, Gru’s Water Motorbike, Family Luau Party, and Dru’s Transforming Vehicle. [...]
The Jim Henson Co., McFarlane Toys Partner for Figures Inspired by Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal
The Jim Henson Co. partnered with McFarlane Toys to create figures based on characters from two of Henson’s features, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. McFarlane Toys will produce fully-articulated action figures that are replicas of their on-screen characters. The toys will feature a 7-inch figure of Labyrinth’s Jareth the Goblin King, as well as Jen [...]
Jay@Play Launches Flip Zee Girls
Jay@Play, creators of the two-in-one FlipaZoo plush, launched Flip Zee Girls Dolls. Kids can flip the plush dolls from baby to girls. The line now features six styles to collect, each with its own personality and pets: Zara Flower, Zabrina Ballerina, Zandy Candy, Zana Strawberry, and Zuri Cat. The dolls are outfitted in dresses and [...]
WowWee Launches Minion MiP Turbo Dave
Minion MiP Turbo Dave, from WowWee, is now available. This Minions-licensed MiP robot launched ahead of Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me 3, in theaters June 30. Turbo Dave is kids’ own personal Minion. It responds to hand gestures using GestureSense technology, and can navigate kids’ rooms. The Turbo Dave App allows kids to control their Minion remotely, plan paths [...]
