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The Toy Book - June 2025

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Specialty toys & gifts

The Toy Book‘ ‘s 41st volume keeps the momentum going with a new issue spotlighting the specialty side of the toy industry.

It’s packed with exclusive features, expert insights, and our legendary new product showcases. Plus, we dive into the world of Made in USA toys and games—a must-read for retailers navigating the tariff terrain.
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GennComm Patents Its Latest Innovative Plush Material

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People of Play Opens Nominations for 2025 TAGIE Awards

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Sticker Shock: 75% of American Adults Support Tariff-Free Toys as Elon Musk Warns ‘Trump tariffs will cause a recession’

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Moose Toys Debuts Exclusives Ahead of SDCC

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The LEGO Group Unveils Grand Line of One Piece Building Sets

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Care Bears to Star in Live Action Feature Film

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Nintendo Reveals New Game Titles for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

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Scholastic to Publish Paris Hilton’s Books in New Deal 

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Trouble Down Under: Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ Folds Again

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Beyblade X World Championship Brings High-Stakes Competition to Anime Expo

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Switching the Game: Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Today

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The LEGO Group Launches ‘She Built That’ Campaign

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TOY NEWS

    Funko and Marvel Announce Variant Cover for Marvel Collector Corps Debut
    Funko has announced a variant cover for its Marvel Collector Corps debut box, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, which ships in April. The variant will highlight the first edition of Marvel’s new series, Guardians Team Up Meet the Avengers, and will be exclusive to Marvel Collector Corps.
    February 25, 2015
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    The Lego Group’s Strong 2014 Led by Global Growth
    Last year, the Lego Group enjoyed revenue growth of 15 percent year over year on a local currency basis, excluding foreign exchange impacts. Revenue increased by 13 percent to DKK 28.6 billion (USD $4,349,545,486) compared to DKK 25.3 billion (USD $3,847,850,941) in the previous year, while the year’s operating profit increased to DKK 9.7 billion (USD $1,475,318,881) compared to DKK 8.3 billion (USD $1,262,184,735) in the previous year, an increase of 16 percent. Net profit was DKK 7.0 billion (USD $1,064,493,150) compared to DKK 6.1 billion USD $927,777,853) in the prior year, an increase of 15 percent.
    February 25, 2015
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    Jakks Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
    Jakks Pacific Inc. reported results for the company’s fourth quarter and full year ended December 31. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $254.0 million, compared to $137.7 million reported in the comparable period last year. Reported net income for the fourth quarter was $2.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of $16.1 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, reported in the comparable period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter increased to $10.6 million, compared with negative EBITDA of $6.0 million in the fourth quarter of last year.
    February 25, 2015
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    Deal Reached to End Severe West Coast Port Backlog
    Multiple sources report that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year labor contract, ending several months of back-ups and delays at 29 West Coast ports. The deal was reached with the assistance of U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Deputy Director Scot Beckenbaugh, following more than nine months of talks. As reported by Bloomberg News this past Friday, talks had broken down this month over a union demand that it be able to fire arbitrators in workplace grievances. The Read more...
    February 24, 2015
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    North American International Toy Fair Still Largest Toy Show in Western Hemisphere
    Last week’s 112th North American International Toy Fair—the largest toy marketplace held in the Western Hemisphere—opened its doors to nearly 25,000 global play professionals. Owned and operated by the U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA) in partnership with the Canadian Toy Association (CTA), Toy Fair 2015 grew in size and scope over the previous year, with a record-breaking 421,300 net square feet of exhibit space filled with 1,064 exhibitors, importers, distributors, and sales agents, and hundreds of thousands of brand-new toys and games.
    February 24, 2015
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    Jakks Pacific Awarded Vendor of the Year by Toys “R” Us
    Jakks Pacific Inc. was awarded the Vendor of the Year Award from Toys “R” Us. The award is presented annually to business partners that have helped the company become a resource for kids and families. “We are honored to receive the ‘Vendor of the Year’ Award from Toys “R” Us,” says Jack McGrath, Chief Operating Officer, Jakks Pacific Inc. “The partnership between Jakks and Toys “R” Us is truly collaborative. Toys “R” Us highlighted our ability to spot trends early in the year and swiftly and efficiently bring products to market. We look forward to continue being a valuable business Read more...
    February 23, 2015
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    Brandberry and Flux Animation Studio Team Up on Furmaids
    Brandberry has joined forces with Flux Animation Studio to develop Furmaids, and is searching for broadcast partners around the globe, in addition to a toy partner. Furmaids are magical animals that transform into animal/mermaid hybrids when they enter the water. The brand features themes of transformation, exploration, and cooperation—with an ecological twist.
    February 23, 2015
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    CPSC Commissioners Emphasize Testing Burden Relief at TIA’s Toy Safety Update
    In their remarks during the Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) annual Toy Safety Update, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Elliot Kaye and Commissioners Ann Marie Buerkle and Marietta Robinson emphasized that easing unnecessary third-party testing burdens for toy manufacturers will be a priority focus for the agency during the coming year.
    February 22, 2015
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    Toy Industry Association (TIA) Elects New Leadership at Annual General Meeting
    At its annual general meeting held on Monday, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced the election of three new members to the TIA Board of Directors for two-year terms of office expiring in February of 2017. Nominated to serve their first terms on the TIA Board were Kerry Cunnion, senior vice president of sales at Tomy International; Howard Kahn, chairman of Madame Alexander and CEO of Kahn Lucas; and Bruce Raiffe, president of Gund.
    February 20, 2015
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    Wal-Mart to Boost Pay of U.S. Workers
    As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to boost the pay of all its U.S. employees to at least $9 an hour by April. This raise would top the federal minimum wage by 24 percent and take a bite out of the company’s profit this year. Wal-Mart has stated that the investment in higher wages and better training will cost the company. The wage announcement came as Wal-Mart reported a relatively strong holiday season, with sales at its core U.S. business up 1.5 percent. For the quarter ended January 31, Wal-Mart reported earnings of $4.97 billion, up Read more...
    February 19, 2015
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    Jakks Pacific Secures Licensing Agreement for Despicable Me Franchise and Minions
    Jakks Pacific Inc. has been granted the rights to manufacture, market, and distribute a line of consumer products based on the Minions from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me franchise, as well as their upcoming film, Minions, which arrives in theaters in July. The licensing agreement, awarded by Universal Partnerships & Licensing, covers inflatable ball pits, wagons, arcade games, The Original Big Wheel, outdoor children’s furniture, and more. These products are expected to launch at North American retailers this spring. “We are pleased to be a part of the phenomenally successful Despicable Me franchise, and the highly anticipated Minions Read more...
    February 18, 2015
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    WIT Presents Awards to Women Leaders at Annual Wonder Women in Toys, Licensing, and Entertainment Dinner
    Women leaders were honored by more than 500 industry executives at the 11th Annual Wonder Women in Toys, Licensing, and Entertainment (WIT) Awards Dinner, which took place on Sunday night. Hosted by WIT, and coinciding with the North American International Toy Fair in New York City, the gala awarded winners from more than 40 distinguished nominees from around the world. WIT also presented Special Honoree Awards to executives from Sesame Workshop, amazon.com, and Disney Consumer Products.
    February 18, 2015
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