Spin Master – 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: Digital pets bark back

Kidscreen Staff — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:42:27 +0000

From the iconic Tamagotchi and Furby to virtual NFT avatars, the toy industry is in the midst of an e-pet renaissance.

Spin Master to acquire Melissa & Doug for US$950 million

Cole Watson — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:36:28 +0000

The deal will help the Canadian company tap into the sustainable toy market and expand its retail footprint in specialty and e-commerce channels.

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.

Unicorn Academy to premiere on Roblox

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:03:19 +0000

Spin Master and Gamefam will premiere the upcoming film first on the gaming platform before Netflix launches it.

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.

Moose promotes Ronnie Frankowski as its first global president

Cole Watson — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:52:11 +0000

The company's former chief commercial officer is now tasked with overseeing its global senior leadership team and finding ways to develop toys more efficiently.