In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lizzy Newsome, owner and curator of Kappa Toys in Las Vegas.
Newsome’s design-minded stores carry a wide array of hard-to-find international toys and collectibles combined with a carefully curated selection of nostalgic retro classics for kids and adults alike.
On the show, Newsome discusses her toy retail journey from Austin to Las Vegas and the differences between being a traditional toy buyer and a toy curator. Additionally, Albritton and Newsome discuss the newly launched Kappa Toys location in the experiential Area15 destination in Las Vegas that showcases glow-in-the-dark, neon, and blacklight reactive toys. Finally, the duo discusses the evolution of brick and mortar toy retail in the post-pandemic age.
The “Power Kid Podcast” is presented by The Toy Book Podcasts by Adventure Media and Events. The long-running series presents in-depth interviews and conversations with some of the biggest names and rising stars in the toy, game, and family entertainment industries. The Toy Book Podcasts are available through all of your favorite streaming services, including Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
Adventure Media and Events (AM&E) is the publisher of the Toy Book, the Toy Insider, and the Pop Insider. Composed of an editorial team with more than 100 years of combined experience in the toy and entertainment industries, AM&E publications provide consumers, press, and trade audiences with the latest news and updates on all things play and pop culture.
