Source: Michaels Michaels Stores are headed for new ownership. The Michaels Companies and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. revealed plans for an acquisition that will take Michaels private in a $5 billion deal. The Texas-based arts and crafts retailer made a bigger investment in toys beginning in October 2018 with the……
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Mission: Play! by Mattel – Berlin Exterior Concept | Source: Mattel In 2019, it seemed as if the race was on as several toymakers began investing in the live events and experience space. One big area of focus was Family Entertainment Centers (FEC) with both Mattel and Hasbro revealing partnerships to enter the arena. Now,……
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Source: Tonies Tonies — the original screen-free audio entertainment system for kids — is expanding its library with the addition of a new Sleepy Time collection for spring. Sleepy Time Tonies (featured on page 90 of the Feb. 2021 issue of the Toy Book) includes a trio of Tonie figures that interact with the Toniebox……
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‘PAW Patrol’ | Source: ViacomCBS The Toy Book chats with Dion Vlachos, executive vice president of licensing and retail at ViacomCBS, about taking Nickelodeon shows from the TV to the toy box. The Toy Book: How do you work with your licensing partners to bring the magic of Nickelodeon shows from the screen to kids’……
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