Paw Patrol – 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 toy president Chris Beardall is retiring

Cole Watson — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:45:09 +0000

Current head of global toy brands Doug Wadleigh will replace him in January.

Spin Master had a 13.8% revenue bump in Q3

Cole Watson — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:47:49 +0000

Double-digit increases in both entertainment and digital games drove significant growth for the toyco this quarter.

FEATURE: The ABCs of e-learning games

Cole Watson — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:11:46 +0000

Educational video games are becoming a hot market for kidcos looking to bring their IPs to new platforms at home and in school through acquisitions, partnerships and licensing.

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.

PAW Patrol gets a third film before The Mighty Movie debuts

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:17:57 +0000

Spin Master and Nickelodeon Movies are developing the threequel, which is set for a 2026 theatrical release.

FEATURE: An oral history of PAW Patrol

Kidscreen Staff — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:28:17 +0000

As Spin Master’s juggernaut turns 10, the execs and creative talent behind this iconic preschool franchise share the story of how it took over the small screen, the big screen and toy aisles everywhere.

The big value in building alternative retail channels

Cole Watson — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:11:32 +0000

Getting toys on shelves at mass-market retailers is harder than ever, but Spin Master, Funko and BBC Studios are all successfully tapping into dollar stores, specialty retailers and DTC to sell consumer products.

Spin Master revenue drops by 16% in Q2

Andrea Hernandez — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:30:10 +0000

Gross toy sales are down, but PAW Patrol continues to fuel growth in the entertainment division.

Nick renews PAW Patrol and spinoff Rubble & Crew

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:54:44 +0000

Spin Master's hit preschool series is going into season 11, and its construction-centric offshoot will return with 26 fresh eps.