It’s been a big week for kids’ entertainment.
Toyetic properties are everywhere, with new content rolling out across TV and movies, video games, music, and more. This installment of The Toy Book’s Media Mashup includes updates from Transformers One, Monster High, Hot Wheels, Ms. Rachel, Sesame Street, The Wiggles, Blippi, Monster Jam, Miraculous, and more.
Movies:
Transformers One – Cast Featurette
Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.
For more on Transformers One, check out The Toy Book‘s LA Fall Toy Preview Issue, available Sept. 9!
TV/Streaming:
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Season 2
In season 2, Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar are back and ready to race. The season also introduces the mysterious new racer, Cruise, who drives the Street Shrieker. All the young drivers will need to be at their best this season as they move on from the Camp Champ Grand Prix of season 1 and into the Ultimate Garage. Whoever wins the challenge this season also wins control of the Ultimate Garage and everything in it!
The new season will also have plenty of music. Patrick Stump, lead vocalist for Fall Out Boy, composed, recorded, and produced the show’s theme song as well as the score, underscore, and music cues for all its episodes. Learn more at The Toy Insider.
Retailers can look for new toys from Mattel to back the series.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 4
When Dot and Quaxly enter the town to get a new microphone, they run into a new friend, Tinkatink! Part 4 of the action-packed Pokémon Horizons: The Series will premiere Nov. 22, 2024, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.
Video Games:
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem is crashing onto PS4, PS5, Xbox X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Oct. 18. Kids can smash, crash, and perform mind-blowing tricks across fantastical arenas in this adrenaline-fueled arcade adventure. Learn more at The Toy Insider.
Miraculous: Paris Under Siege
Miraculous: Paris Under Siege is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC in October. Kids can embark on a thrilling adventure where heroism, acrobatic combat and parkour agility collide as Shadow Moth unleashes a wave of villains across the city.
Source: Feld Entertainment
Monster Jam Showdown
Monster Jam Showdown brings the action of Monster Jam to PS4, PS5, Xbox X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Aug. 19. Families can pilot a host of iconic trucks as they hit the throttle and kick off their careers.
Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets
Mattel and Outright Games unleashed a teaser of Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC available on Steam and the Microsoft Store in October. This clawsome new trailer offers a first-look at this spooktacular adventure, showcasing the ghoulest features coming to Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets.
Other Kids’ Music & Entertainment:
New Found Glory Drops Little Mermaid Cover
New Found Glory, the multi-platinum pop-punk veterans, take the plunge into the sea with their electrifying rendition of “Part of Your World,” originally from Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989). This energetic cover injects a fresh dose of punk rock spirit into Ariel’s classic yearning for adventure. The track comes from the upcoming album, A While New Sound, out Sept. 6.
Tracklisting:
- “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid by New Found Glory
- “Remember Me” from Coco by Mayday Parade
- “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King by Simple Plan
- “I2I” from A Goofy Movie by Magnolia Park
- “A Whole New World” from Aladdin by Yellowcard
- “Go the Distance” from Hercules by We The Kings
- “Surface Pressure” from Encanto by Plain White T’s
- “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story by Meet Me @ The Altar
- “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Tarzan by Boys Like Girls
- “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas by Tokio Hotel
- “Let It Go” from Frozen by LØLØ
- “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin by Bowling For Soup
Republic Records: Kids & Family Unleashes Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure Soundtrack
The centerpiece of the soundtrack for Ryan’s World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure is a cover of Imagine Dragons’ “Thunder,” executed by the Grammy-winning vocal group Pentatonix. The film, in theaters now, marks the first-ever wide theatrical release of a digital creator-driven film.
Tracklisting:
- Pentatonix – “Thunder”
- Qai Qai – “Best Friend”
- Miles Music Kid – “You Can Be a Hero”
- Ryan’s World – “Go Find the Hero in You”
- Toys and Colors – “Magical Day”
- The Rock and Roll Playhouse – “Count On Me”
- Ryan’s World – “Your Own Hero”
- MusicClubKids! – “Happy”
- Ryan’s World – “Right Where You Wanna Be”
- Ryan’s World – “Who Will It Be? (Titan Remix)”
Play-Doh x Marvel: Heroes in the Making!
Hasbro launched Marvel-themed Play-Doh sets earlier this summer. Now, the two brands are teaming up again to launch a Play-Doh and Marvel YouTube series!
The Heroes in the Making! series will feature CGI-simulated, stop-motion shorts featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes, including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and the Hulk. Learn more at The Toy Insider.
Ms. Rachel Knows How to Get to Sesame Street
Songwriter Ms. Rachel is taking a trip to Sesame Street to visit everyone’s favorite little red monster. Three new songs featuring Ms. Rachel and Sesame Street characters are coming, with one already here for kids who love a little music in their lives. Learn more at The Toy Insider.
Spin Master is releasing its first Ms. Rachel toys this fall while Just Play continues to offer great products inspired by Sesame Street. For the “kidult” crowd, Super7 and NECA offer a new range of collectible Sesame Street action figures.
Blippi and The Wiggles Team Up!
Two beloved children’s entertainment brands are joining forces for the first time to celebrate both Blippi’s 10th anniversary and the release of The Wiggles’ 100th album. The collaboration has produced new songs as well as mash-ups of old favorites. Learn more at The Toy Insider.
