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The Pop Insider Experts Reveal the Must-Have Pop-Culture Gifts of 2021 for a Gloriously Geeky Holiday Season

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Universe, Twitter, Pop, Ghostbusters, Star Wars, LLC, Pokémon, COVID-19, New York Comic Con, Video, Toy book, Javits Center, Instagram, FC Avanhard Kramatorsk, News, Newsletter, Quarantine, Online shopping

The guide launches on the first day of New York Comic Con, where fans can find print copies of the Pop Insider to bring home, or view the full gift guide online at thepopinsider.com .

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The guide launches on the first day of New York Comic Con, where fans can find print copies of the Pop Insider to bring home, or view the full gift guide online at thepopinsider.com .
We couldn't be more excited to launch the guide at New York Comic Con's first in-person event in two years," said Marissa Silva, Editor-in-Chief of the Pop Insider.
"We are so happy to finally see a flurry of new entertainment content hitting screens this year and next.
Enter now through December 13, 2021 for your chance to win big this holiday season!

PWCC Introduces Monthly Auction With Industry-First Extended Bidding Features

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The first Monthly Auction will feature over 40,000 cards, the largest PWCC auction to date, and offer new extended bidding features that will create excitement during the close of the auction, keeping collectors engaged throughout the entire experience.

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The first Monthly Auction will feature over 40,000 cards, the largest PWCC auction to date, and offer new extended bidding features that will create excitement during the close of the auction, keeping collectors engaged throughout the entire experience.
"When we developed our Monthly Auction platform, we took a look at auctions throughout our industry and saw an opportunity to make extended bidding more engaging," said Jesse Craig, Director of Business Development for PWCC Marketplace.
On October 29th, the night following the final closing, the Monthly Auction will feature a 'Round 2' to auction any duplicate cards.
The Monthly Auction has already garnered confidence from the market pre-launch, enabling PWCC to offer the most cards that the company has ever offeredin an auction.

The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys of 2021 to Help Shoppers Beat the Holiday Frenzy

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

News, Toy, Parent, Pokémon, YouTube, Profile, Twitter, Toy book, Facebook, Trading card, Industry

This year's print guide features more than 200 toys, and an additional 145 toys can be found online, representing more than 136 toy companies in total.

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This year's print guide features more than 200 toys, and an additional 145 toys can be found online, representing more than 136 toy companies in total.
Parents and gift-givers can easily search for toys and games by a child's age (broken out into 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8+ age groups).
Toys must be new for 2021 and available to consumers for purchase duringthe holiday season, either on the company's website or through any retail partner.
When evaluating toys, the team considers play value, originality, skill building, product integrity and, of course, the fun factor.

Jazwares Launches Music-Centric Toy Line On Amazon Inspired By Amazon Original Animated Series Do, Re & Mi From Gaumont

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Jazwares, a global leader in play, today announced the launch of its exclusive Do, Re & Mi product line.

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Jazwares, a global leader in play, today announced the launch of its exclusive Do, Re & Mi product line.
The toys are inspired by the Amazon Original animated series Do, Re & Mi,created by Michael Scharf and Jackie Tohn and produced by Amazon Studios and Gaumont.
"We are excited to bring the musical adventures from the Do, Re & Mi series to life through our new preschool line."
For more information on the Do, Re & Mi toy line, please visit www.jazwares.com and to shop the collection visit amazon.com/shopdoremi.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Its Inaugural MDA Takes Vegas Stream-a-thon Labor Day Weekend

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Building on MDA's legacy in Las Vegas, the organization is recapturing its Labor Day prominence with the MDA Takes Vegas event, which will harness the power of gaming and streaming, upping the stakes with a must-see, must-play production from Las Vegas on September 4 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight ET.

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Building on MDA's legacy in Las Vegas, the organization is recapturing its Labor Day prominence with the MDA Takes Vegas event, which will harness the power of gaming and streaming, upping the stakes with a must-see, must-play production from Las Vegas on September 4 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight ET.
Building on its innovative fundraising roots, MDA brings together its heritage with exciting new gaming platforms that are core to the MDA community.
The MDA Takes Vegas stream-a-thon supports MDA's mission of empowering people living with neuromuscular diseases to achieve their full potential.
For 70 years, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has been committed to transforming the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.

The NPD Group: U.S. Toy Industry Sales Experience +19% Increase During the First Half of 2021

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased +19% from January-June 2021, growing +$1.7B, to $11.0B in sales, according to The NPD Group.

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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased +19% from January-June 2021, growing +$1.7B, to $11.0B in sales, according to The NPD Group.
From 2018 to 2021 the industry experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% in both dollars and ASP, clearly driven by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021.
However, in the back half of the year, the toy industry should see some benefit from the child tax credit," added Lennett.
"In fact, in the week that the first check hit bank accounts, the toy industry grew 17%**."

eBay Launches New Trading Cards Experience Bringing Price Guide & Collection Features to Enthusiasts

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Trading cards, Ephemera, EBay, Software, Operating systems, Computer architecture

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a record-breaking year for the trading card industry, eBay announces today the introduction of Price Guide and Collection tools for trading cards.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a record-breaking year for the trading card industry, eBay announces today the introduction of Price Guide and Collection tools for trading cards.
The new features provide a single destination for enthusiasts to view, manage, and track the value of their trading card portfolios.
Users can access Price Guide beta by typing in a trading card query in search to access the entry point that will lead them into the new experience.
Nearly 18 million trading cards were sold in Q1 2021 with an average of 139 cards sold per minute.

Jazwares Builds on Success of #1 Cable Preschool Series "Dino Ranch" with Debut of Exclusive Toy Line

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Dino Ranch, Television series, Animated television series, Childhood

Playtime will be totally roarsome when it comes to this new toy line that fans of the series will adore.

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Playtime will be totally roarsome when it comes to this new toy line that fans of the series will adore.
Dino Ranch follows the Cassidy family as they tackle life in a fantastical "pre-westoric" setting where dinosaurs roam.
Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management & Content Marketing, Boat Rocker Studios said: "We are delighted to see Jazwares innovative toy line finally launch.
As a consequence, current plans, and anticipated actions may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by Jazwares or on Jazwares' behalf.

Nintendo News: New Pokémon Snap ‘Explore the Lental Region’ Site Offers Digital Rewards and Interactive Sneak Peek Before Launch

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Friday, April 23, 2021

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210423005128/en/\nThe Explore the Lental Region site launches today and offers details about the Lental region and its wild Pok\xc3\xa9mon.

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210423005128/en/\nThe Explore the Lental Region site launches today and offers details about the Lental region and its wild Pok\xc3\xa9mon.
(Graphic: Business Wire)\nThe Explore the Lental Region site* launches today and offers details about the Lental region and its wild Pok\xc3\xa9mon.
They can also earn My Nintendo Platinum Points** along their journey, which can be redeemed for various rewards, including upcoming New Pok\xc3\xa9mon Snap items.\nEach of the eight locations also offers a special digital photo frame available only on the site, inspired by different parts of the Lental region.
To learn more about New Pok\xc3\xa9mon Snap, visit https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/new-pokemon-snap-switch/ .\nTrainers can head over to the Explore the Lental Region site now to begin their early explorations at ExploreLental.com .

Retro Video Game Values Increase 33% Since the Start of COVID Lockdowns

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Fads, Fads and trends, Pokémon, Video game collecting

Games like Pokemon Emerald for Gameboy Advance increased 145% and Pokemon HeartGold for Nintendo DS increased 133%.

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Games like Pokemon Emerald for Gameboy Advance increased 145% and Pokemon HeartGold for Nintendo DS increased 133%.
"Video game collecting became a very popular pandemic past time" said PriceCharting owner JJ Hendricks.
"Game collecting is nostalgic, indoors, and isolated but it also has a big online community so collectors can socially distance while still connecting virtually."
PriceCharting.com is the industry standard price guide for video games and has been tracking game prices and game collecting trends since 2007.