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Stretch Your Dollars Further with The Toy Insider's 2023 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Insider, the toy industry's most influential organization and a trusted go-to source for parents and gift-givers, launched its 2023 Spring & Summer Gift Guide online at thetoyinsider.com so families can stock up on the best toys and entertainment as temperatures rise. This year's annual guide has more than 250 toys from more than 120 toymakers, with dozens of travel and budget-friendly finds, toys that teach, screen-free options, outdoor play must-haves, and water toys for summertime splashing.

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  • "With affordability still at the top of parents' minds, we made sure that this year's Spring & Summer Gift Guide is stuffed with options that are both easy on the wallet and pack in endless hours of playtime!
  • More than 70% of the guide is made up of toys under $50, with more than 130 products under $25.
  • Grouped by category and age, the guide includes something for every kid, including fans of CoComelon, Jurassic World and Super Mario Bros.
  • Toy Insider Picks: Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Magical Mixer Playset (Hasbro), Pretendables Lemonade Time Set (Fat Brain Toys)
    The Toy Insider's Spring & Summer Gift Guide is available on the newly redesigned thetoyinsider.com , providing easier access to hot toys and games than ever before.

Hasbro Announces Executive Leadership Team Appointments

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today announced two senior appointments to the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today announced two senior appointments to the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.
  • Tim joins Hasbro from PlayMonster Group LLC where he most recently served as Executive Chairman since January 2023 and as CEO from January 2022.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tim and Gina to Hasbro,” said Chris Cocks, Hasbro’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • I speak for the entire Hasbro team in wishing her and her family the very best in retirement.”

PLAYMONSTER AND HASBRO ANNOUNCE EXPANDED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP ON PLAYSKOOL AND RELAUNCH OF WEEBLES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

BELOIT, Wis., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayMonster Group LLC., a leading international toy and game company, and Hasbro Inc., a global branded entertainment leader, have announced that PlayMonster will bring the entire Playskool brand to the company's dynamic roster in 2024 as part of an overall global growth strategy delivering innovation and re-imagined classic play to preschoolers and their families around the world. 

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  • Following a successful Fall 2022 launch of the Playskool Glo Friends line, PlayMonster plans to re-launch Weebles in Fall 2023 with a diverse new line up of Weebles figures and playsets that will inspire a child's imagination.
  • Our research shows that today's parents still recall "Weebles wobble but they don't fall down."
  • In 2024, PlayMonster will take over the entire Playskool line, including Glo Worm, Sit 'n Spin, Busy Gears, Elefun, Busy Ball Popper, and Busy Poppin' Pals, in addition to Koosh, Spirograph and Glo Friends which PlayMonster already licenses globally.
  • "We look forward to sustained growth as we continue to bring quality, purposeful and fun play to young families everywhere."

PLAYMONSTER APPOINTS STEVE ADOLPH AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

BELOIT, Wis., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international toy and game company PlayMonster Group LLC announced today that Tim Kilpin will transition to the newly created role of Executive Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors, focusing on long-term opportunities and partnerships and leading the search for acquisitions. Sitting President, Steve Adolph has now been appointed to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Sitting President, Steve Adolph has now been appointed to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Adolph has skillfully steered and executed the company's global business strategy and operations in his brief time at PlayMonster.
  • "I'm thrilled to be assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer of PlayMonster," says Adolph.
  • I look forward to ensuring that PlayMonster continues to amplify its strong global foothold in the toy and game industry."

THE 20th ANNUAL CHICAGO TOY & GAME FAIR RESUMES IN-PERSON EVENT ON DECEMBER 10 & 11, 2022

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Friday, December 2, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On December 10th and 11th the 2022 Holiday Chicago Toy & Gift Fair (CHITAG), North America's largest toy & game fair open to the public, will be resuming their annual in-person event after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID. This marks the 20th year for CHITAG, which will take place at a new venue this year: the Donald J. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (5555 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018).

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On December 10th and 11th the 2022 Holiday Chicago Toy & Gift Fair (CHITAG), North America's largest toy & game fair open to the public, will be resuming their annual in-person event after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID.
  • Toy giant Goliath Group will also host a qualifying event for the North American Rummikub Championship on Saturday, December 10th at CHITAG.
  • The entry fee is only $25 and includes free admission to CHITAG, plus a Rummikub Premium Edition game (combined package value $45.00).
  • "To celebrate the start of our 20th anniversary we are rolling back prices to 2003 when we first started this event.

INFLUENCERS' TOP TOY PICKS FOR HOLIDAY '22 UNVEILED BY CLAMOUR

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Clamour today announced the "Holiday 2022 Influencer Choice List," which highlights the hottest toys and games as voted on by top-tier family content creators in the Clamour network.

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  • Clamour today announced the "Holiday 2022 Influencer Choice List," which highlights the hottest toys and games as voted on by top-tier family content creators in the Clamour network.
  • Clamour, the trusted influencer marketing resource, reveals elite digital influencers' top toy picks for Holiday 2022.
  • "We are proud to continue this annual collaboration, empowering the community to identify and share their best holiday picks for 2022."
  • Since launching in 2016, Clamour has innovated experiential marketing in the toy industry with its annual Clamour Summit, a three-day networking retreat for over 300 top-tier video influencers, industry thought leaders, and toy brands.

The Toy Insider™ Experts Identify Top Toy Trends of 2022

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Insider, the toy industry's most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, identified the top toy trends of 2022 and shared their expert toy picks representing each trend for easy holiday shopping. Consumers are encouraged to shop early and budget more to get this year's trending toys, as price hikes hit all toy categories and supply chain effects linger this holiday season.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Insider ,the toy industry's most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, identified the top toy trends of 2022 and shared their experttoy picks representing each trend for easy holiday shopping.
  • "One thing that all of the toy selections from trending categories have in common: they help bring families together for memorable play moments,"saysMarissa Silva, Co-Editor-in-Chief, The Toy Insider.
  • For product fact sheets and high-res product photography ofThe Toy Insider'sHot 20, STEM 10 and 12 Under $20, click here .
  • The Toy Insider's Favorites: All-Pro Passer (NSI International), EXIT: The Lord of the Rings Shadows Over Middle-earth (Thames & Kosmos), H2OGO!

Yeti in My Spaghetti and Pastabilities Give You A Pasta-tively Fun Way To Celebrate World Pasta Day!

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

BELOIT, Wis., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Pastabilities, producers of fun and unique pasta, and PlayMonster, manufacturers of the award-winning Yeti in My Spaghetti game, want to take a bite out of family game night!

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  • BELOIT, Wis., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Pastabilities, producers of fun and unique pasta, and PlayMonster, manufacturers of the award-winning Yeti in My Spaghetti game, want to take a bite out of family game night!
  • The two family-friendly brands have collaborated to give foodies and game-players the ultimate family night-in with their limited-edition launch of Yeti Pasta and game bundle!
  • "With this first-ever colab of Yeti Pasta and our Yeti in My Spaghetti game, we're excited to see families spend quality time together," says Lisa Wuennemann, global VP marketing at PlayMonster.
  • "It has been amazing to combine our love of healthy pasta with a game that families adore and we're excited to share our new Yeti pasta with everyone and celebrate world pasta day."

PLAYMONSTER WINS COVETED TOY OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR CRAFT-TASTIC!

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Conjures up a Specialty Toy of the Year Award!

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  • Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Conjures up a Specialty Toy of the Year Award!
  • BELOIT, Wis, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlayMonster Group LLC is proud to announce that Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions has been awarded a Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, the industry's most prestigious honor in the Specialty Toy category.
  • "It's such an honor to know that a toy that brings crafts and activities outdoors has resonated so much with families, enough for it to earn its own Toy of the Year Award!"
  • "We are thrilled to bring the industry together to celebrate the best of the best in toy," said Pamela Mastrota, Executive Director of The Toy Foundation.

PLAYMONSTER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO FUEL GLOBAL STRATEGIC GROWTH

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Reporting to CEO Tim Kilpin, Adolph will work alongside Kilpin on strategic initiatives and growth in the organization with a primary focus on global operations.

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  • Reporting to CEO Tim Kilpin, Adolph will work alongside Kilpin on strategic initiatives and growth in the organization with a primary focus on global operations.
  • Also joining the senior leadership team from her previous role as Sales and Marketing Director for PlayMonster UK is Sharon Fosbery.
  • In the newly created position of Chief Brands & Strategy Officer, she will focus on developing and driving long-term global brand strategy across the organization.
  • PlayMonster announced a significant capital injection from global private equity firms Adams Street Partners and H.I.G Capital earlier this year, along with a recent expansion to its sales team.