Recent Press

February 12, 2025

Anjar Co. & Becker Associates take over the licensing for Leo The Truck

Planned are playsets, books and sleepwear

Spielwarenmesse

February 5, 2025

Anjar & Becker Associates to drive North American success for Leo the Truck

The animated series will be repped by Anjar & Becker Associates in the US and Canada.

LicensingSource.net

February 4, 2025

Anjar Co. & Becker Associates Rev Up ‘Leo the Truck’ Licensing Program

The seasoned licensing agents will represent the YouTube series across multiple categories.

January 23, 2025

An American Toy Company Produced the World’s First Frisbees on This Day in 1957

Wham-O Manufacturing Co. rolled out its first flying discs on January 23, 1957.

Smithsonian Magazine

January 3, 2025

Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop

It's not the gyrating motion of the hips that keeps the hoop aloft; it's a body type with a sloping surface as "hips."

October 25, 2024

Panini Launches Leo the Truck Books

The publishing house has launched bedtime stories with “Leo the Truck” franchise for preschool kids in Germany.

Total Licensing

October 18, 2024

Doggos Featured in Chart Charity Art Magazine

Chart Charity Art

September 24, 2024

People of Play Reveals Finalists for 17th Annual TAGIE Awards

Jazwares' Batter Batter Fetch nominated for Toy Innovator of the Year.

August 29, 2024

American Battle Dome returns in Japan, promises to be CHO EXCITING!

American Battle Dome first appeared in Japanese toy stores in 1994.

August 29, 2024

American Battle Dome is BACK in Japan!

Experience the thrill of American Battle Dome as it returns in Japan, celebrating 30 years of fun and nostalgia!

Console Classics

August 26, 2024

Tsukuda's original toy "American Battle Dome" is being reissued

The nostalgic design pays homage to the packaging of the toy released in 1994.

August 25, 2024

Nostalgic “American Battle Dome” TV commercial is now available!

Reprint edition pays homage to the nostalgic package design of the time.

Outdoor Toy Awards Winners Announced

The winners of the Outdoor Toy Awards 2024 have all received their gongs after a weekend of rigorous testing by a group of kid critics.

Ultimate Frisbee Seeks Greater Awareness

The league aims to grow the appeal of a niche sport that gained prominence on college campuses years ago

Wham-O lines up exclusive Slip ‘N Slide deal with Costco

The wholesaler will stock the toyco's blow-up Slip 'N Slide Air, which comes with a splash tank and water cannon for even more summertime fun.

Wham-O to Release Slip ‘N Slide Air Exclusively at Costco

The new take on the classic Slip ‘N Slide features an automatic waterfall splash tank.

Wham-O’s New Slip ‘N Slide Air Brings the Summer Classic to Costco

Costco members can add the new water toy to their spring and summer itineraries.

January 30, 2024

Jonathan & Patti Becker Receive 2024 Mojo 100 Award

This is the fourth year in a row the Beckers have received the award.

January 17, 2024

The World's Largest Professional Ultimate Frisbee League is Now the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA)

January 17, 2024

American Ultimate Disc League set for rebrand

After 12 years under the moniker, the league will rebrand as the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) starting with its 2024 season.

Sports Business Journal

January 17, 2024

The AUDL Rebrands to the Ultimate Frisbee Association

The association licensed the word 'frisbee' from the owner of Wham-O Discs.

January 17, 2024

No More Ultimate Disc

The sport’s largest pro league is now the Ultimate Frisbee Association.

November 30, 2023

Top Holiday Toys from the Year You Were Born

Over the years, the toys atop holiday wish lists have evolved quite a bit.

October 5, 2023

New to BLE: “BLE is the perfect place to meet”

The focus at BLE (Stand E177) will be on Leo the Truck.

Licensing Source

September 28, 2023

Demand for Relaxation. The Market for Paintings by Numbers Continues to Grow

Stories of major manufacturers – Ideyka, Brushme and OKTO

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