Gabby’s Dollhouse – Kidscreen

Ms. Rachel picks Spin Master as her master toy partner

Cole Watson — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:03:55 +0000

A first range of licensed plush, puzzles and learning aids inspired by the YouTuber's preschool education videos will launch next year.

Spin Master named global toy licensee for Dora the Explorer

Andrea Hernandez — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:14:50 +0000

The toymaker’s line of products based on Nickelodeon Animation's Dora IP will launch in 2024.

Jellyfish Originals adapts Toto the Ninja Cat books for television

Andrea Hernandez — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:08:40 +0000

English TV personality Dermot O'Leary (pictured) penned the books, which have sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide.

NBCUniversal to launch DreamWorks land at its Orlando park

Andrea Hernandez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:13:08 +0000

The themed area will open in 2024 with attractions based on popular franchises from the studio such as Shrek (pictured) and Trolls.

Disguise renews Universal costume deal with new territories

Cole Watson — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:10:06 +0000

The costume maker's full range of Universal-branded costumes and accessories will roll out to retailers in the US and LatAm in time for Halloween.

The LEGO Group builds its first Gabby’s Dollhouse range

Cole Watson — Mon, 01 May 2023 15:47:01 +0000

Four new building sets, including the Netflix show's namesake dollhouse, will roll out to retailers across North America in August.

Deals of the Week: Superights, Lion Forge, Nickelodeon

Kidscreen Staff — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:42:00 +0000

Preschool series Go! Go! Cory Carson and Pocoyo score pickups around the world, Lion Forge's latest project explores the origins of iconic Black musicians, and PrivacyCheq adds new AI tools to determine kids’ ages.

Toy revenue drives Spin Master’s Q4

Jeremy Dickson — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:37:24 +0000

A 25.8% increase in its new preschool, dolls and interactive category (formerly girls and preschool) helped lift the toyco's fourth-quarter revenue by 26.5% to US$620.5 million.

Netflix greenlights pair of DreamWorks series

Jeremy Dickson — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:23:43 +0000

Set to premiere in 2023, book adaptation Not Quite Narwhal stars a narwhal/unicorn protagonist, while Dew Drop Diaries centers around a group of human-helping fairies.

Spin Master enters Gabby’s Dollhouse

Elizabeth Foster — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:34:57 +0000

After a difficult first quarter, the toyco is partnering with DreamWorks on toys for the new Netflix series, strengthening its preschool portfolio.