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Space Heroes Universe makes the move from digital to physical
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / INTERACTIVEThe licensing world has caught the attention of another digital property, as the Space Heroes Universe virtual world is set to inspire toys, books and card games thanks to a deal between Bubble Gum Interactive and new venture AT New Media and Virtual World Licensing.
With Digital NewFront, Disney’s web stories point to past and future
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / INTERACTIVE / TVA web series grounded in the Vinylmation toy line and another based on the It’s a Small World IP were among the original short-form programs unveiled by Disney Interactive at its Digital NewFront this morning in New York. The House of Mouse made its presentation to ad buyers with a newly reported 500 million Facebook fans and two billion YouTube views under its wing.
3D app Subway Surfer adds three licensees
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / INTERACTIVEInk, the global representative for Denmark-based Kiloo’s property Subway Surfers, has signed licensing deals in the apparel, nightwear and arcade games categories for the app.
Jada Toys named Small Potatoes global master toy partner
CONSUMER PRODUCTSLittle Airplane Productions is extending the licensing reach of the Small Potatoes preschool series with the appointment of Jada Toys as its new global master toy partner (excluding China and South Korea).
Lalaloopsy TV series finds Canadian home
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVCorus Entertainment-owned Treehouse Canada has picked up the Lalaloopsy animated series based on the MGA Entertainment doll line of the same name.
Fireman Sam toy range hits France
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVHIT Entertainment’s Fireman Sam is building on its hot streak with French preschoolers, as Silverlit has come on board as the brand’s new toy distributor in the region.
After band shake-up, The Wiggles officially embark on new era
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVWith a master toy deal in place and a farewell tour in the rear view, The Wiggles has kicked off its 2013 Taking Off tour that’s backed by a new cast – including the first female Wiggle Emma Watkins – as well as a CD and DVD.
Trash Pack creator gets in girls’ hair
CONSUMER PRODUCTSAfter striking a chord with boys via its line of Trash Pack collectibles, Australia’s Moose Toys is launching The Zelfs, a new line of girl-skewing dolls that center on hair play.
With widened losses, Jakks points to mobile-toy venture
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / INTERACTIVEThe first quarter of 2013 saw sales increase 6.4% to US$78.1 million for California-based toymaker Jakks Pacific. But with losses rising to US$27.6 million from US$16 million in 2012, the company is harvesting momentum for the fall launch of its DreamPlay interactive toy line.
Disney starlet gets Random House book deal
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / TVIt looks like Disney’s Shake it Up stars are doing exactly that in the tween/teen media space. Following news of star Zendaya Coleman topping girls’ style lists, her co-star Bella Thorne has inked a YA book deal with Random House Children’s Books.
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