December 18, 2025

Basic Fun! Acquires Select Assets of Arcade1Up

A new era in home arcade gaming begins with the company behind Tonka, Care Bears, and Littlest Pet Shop toys leading the charge.

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Disney and OpenAI Reveal Landmark Agreement

The three-year licensing deal allows fans to generate short AI videos featuring more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters.

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NRF: Super Saturday Sets the Stage for a $1 Trillion Holiday Season

A record-breaking 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the final Saturday before Christmas.

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eBay Reveals Toys, Fandoms, and Sports That Defined Global Collector Culture

Pokémon, LEGO, Labubu, and sports icons shaped the collectibles landscape as nostalgia and social trends fueled demand worldwide.

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Bioworld Launches New In-House Investment Division

This venture fund will help drive innovation and shape the future of consumer brands.

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MGA Debuts New Toy Category with Hyojo Mystery Box Series

Meme Mash-up: Cra-Z-Art Debuts ‘6-7’ Slime Inspired by Viral Trend

Kroeger Marketing to bring Funko to Canadian Retail Next Year

This Week in Video Games: Nintendo Delivers Major Releases While SEGA and Miraculous Announce Collabs

DesignerCon Reflects on 20 Years of Art and Creativity

Peepsfest Returns for Family Fun

Stitch Crashes Disney’s Holiday Magic Tour for Festive Fun

Mattel Teams Up with Los Angeles Football Club for Holiday Shopping Spree

Paramount+ Greenlights Two Animated Series for Mo Willems

Mattel Kicks off UNO Elite Tournament in U.S. Hobby Shops

Super7 Expands with New ‘Back to the Future’ Figures 

Building & Exploring: 10 Toys That Encourage Creativity in Motion

Innovative block kits, dynamic magnetic builds, and small-but-mighty creative sets come together to guide kids into a world of hands-on discovery.

LEGO CITY HELICOPTER, FIRE TRUCK, & SUBMARINE REMIX

THE LEGO GROUP

Ages: 7+ | MSRP: $59.99

WISE BLOCK OFF-ROAD

STUNT RACER

ALPHA GROUP

Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $44.99

BLDR SQUISH TOUR VAN

JAZWARES

Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $59.99

SUPER MINI MARKET

KLUTZ

Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $12.99

JAKKS Pacific, Paramount Renew ‘PAW Patrol’ Licensing Partnership Until 2028

JAKKS will debut new products inspired by the series and its theatrical releases.

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All Is Bright with Hallmark’s New Licensing Program

Cloudco Entertainment to Open First Care Bears Play Area in U.S.

Timeless Brands to Launch Monopoly Steakhouse in Mexico

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