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Jakks Pacific Debuts Anime Division and Unveils New Protoypes at Licensing Expo
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (195+ words) The prototypes are available to view at the hololive productions booth for the rest of the show. Anime is making waves at this year's Licensing Expo, and JAKKS Pacific is gearing up to dominate the category. The company announced at…...
Talkin' Toys: Puremind's Anime Collectibles Take Off
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (405+ words) Inside the shifting habits of a growing audience. For decades, anime collectibles meant one thing: high-end figures locked behind glass. But walk into fandom-focused pop-culture and anime retailers across the U. S. today, and you'll see a massive shift. Items that were…...
Wyncor, Oui Do! Enter Partnership to Develop Two Animated Series
1+ week, 5+ day ago (265+ words) The collaboration will develop two original animated properties. Wyncor and Oui Do! Productions enter a strategic partnership to co-develop two original animated'series. Both series are also launching alongside Wyncor Content Distribution, a new worldwide distribution arm with Oui Do! as…...
Crunchyroll Expands Ani-May Global Licensing Program
2+ week, 4+ day ago (354+ words) Source: Crunchyroll/The Toy Book Crunchyroll is scaling its annual Ani-May initiative into a global, month-long licensing and retail program, launching today with coordinated activations across streaming, commerce, and fan engagement. Positioned as a cross-platform campaign, Ani-May connects major anime…...
Kess Co Expands with One Piece: Escape from Egghead
2+ week, 4+ day ago (294+ words) Source: Kess Co/The Toy Book Fast-paced gameplay sails to retail this summer. Kess Co continues its collaboration with Toei Animation with the launch of One Piece: Escape from Egghead, a new board game inspired by the latest arc of…...
JAKKS Pacific and Crunchyroll to Unleash New Anime Licensed Products
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (218+ words) This partnership marks the first major deal under JAKKS" new anime division. Fresh off the launch of its new anime-dedicated product division, JAKKS Pacific has announced Crunchyroll as the platform"s inaugural partner." The two companies are joining forces to…...
JAKKS Pacific Launches New Anime Product Division
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) Source: JAKKS Pacific/The Toy Book The platform taps into the rising popularity of anime, manga, and digital creator culture. Manga mania is hitting JAKKS Pacific. Together with its costume division, Disguise, the toy maker is launching a new, large-scale…...
Hasbro Signs Licensing Deal for Voltron Live-Action Movie Toys
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Source: Hasbro/The Toy Book Action figures, toys, and more return to the toy aisle in anticipation of the feature film. Hasbro has entered a new licensing collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios to develop action figures, toys, and roleplay products…...
Tokyopop's Latest Mission Features "Spy X Family' Merch
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (298+ words) Source: Tokyopop/ The Toy Book Consumers can expect six new products inspired by the anime series. Tokyopop'negotiated a publishing agreement with Crunchyroll to develop new products inspired by'Spy x Family. The new lineup will cover a range of categories, including…...
ZAG Develops Carmen Jorda-Inspired Animated Franchise
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (448+ words) Source: ZAG/The Toy Book The studio behind "Miraculous" moves into racing with an animated feature, series, and licensing program. ZAG is steering into new territory with the development of Carmen, a motorsport-driven entertainment franchise inspired by former Formula 1 development…...