TOYS
Mega Construx launches Game of Thrones kits
Mega Construx is now playing its part in the billion-dollar Game of Thrones business. Two kits have recently become available – for the time being, however, only as an advance sale in the USA.
August 6, 2019
Cartamundi acquires United States Playing Card Company
The Belgian company Cartamundi has signed a purchase agreement for the US playing card manufacturer United States Playing Card Company. This is another building block in the company’s global expansion…
July 18, 2019
Kinderspiel des Jahres 2019 means “Valley of the Vikings”
Haba is on the road to success. For the second time in a row, the company has won the “Kinderspiel des Jahres” award for one of its products.
July 11, 2019
Lego with Florian Gmeiner as new Senior Marketing Director
On 1 July Florian Gmeiner took over the position of Senior Marketing Director for the DACH region of Lego GmbH.
July 4, 2019
Hello Kitty – Mattel Concludes License Agreement with Sanrio
The US Mattel Group relies on the trend brand Hello Kitty. The company has announced an extensive licensing agreement with the rights owner Sanrio.
June 20, 2019
Top 10 Toys 2019 – these are the nominated products
The “Top 10 Toys” award is an important marketing tool for industry and commerce. Now the Federal Association of the Toy Retail Trade (BVS) and a jury of experts have nominated a preselection of 36 to…
June 17, 2019
Steiff releases a limited edition for the release of “The Lion King” at the cinema
In 1994 the animated film “The Lion King” was released by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Since its release, the film has raised more than 968 million US dollars worldwide. After 25 years, the Disney r…
June 4, 2019
Carrera with new owner
The Munich-based investment company Quantum Capital Partners (QCP) announced the purchase of Stadlbauer Marketing & Vertrieb GmbH. The acquisition strengthens Quantum’s position in the toy market. As…
June 3, 2019
Stiftung Warentest – Which garden trampoline is really safe?
German Stiftung Warentest tested various garden trampolines in its April 2019 issue. Five of them performed particularly well.
May 16, 2019
Successful license business – Lego celebrates 20 years of Star Wars
Products for popular series and films have become an indispensable part of the toy business. With Star Wars, Lego is setting an example for lasting success in the licensing business.
May 14, 2019
Hasbro back in the profit zone – thanks to e-sports and classic games
After losses in the previous year, Hasbro posted a profit of over 26 million dollars in the first quarter. The main contributors to sales were Monopoly, Play-Doh and Transformers.
May 3, 2019
The new Playmobil license Heidi comes on the market
Playmobil continues to expand its successfully launched license business. The next topic will be play sets based around the popular character Heidi.
April 26, 2019
Brand of the Century – Vedes on Tradition and Modernity
In November last year, the traditional company Vedes was named “Brand of the Century” for the third time in a row. Luna Journal took this opportunity to talk to Patrick Gottesleben, Head of Marketing,…
April 11, 2019
Playmobil with sales growth and expansion plans towards the USA
With Playmobil, the Brandstätter group of companies achieved worldwide sales of 686 million euros in 2018. This is an increase of one percent after the record year 2017.
April 10, 2019
Lego Duplo celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Lego Duplo brick celebrates its 50th anniversary in German children’s rooms. Luna Journal spoke with Claudia Maus, Director Brand Management & Marketing Intelligence, about the cross-generational…
April 9, 2019
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