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The Pokémon Company International Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Excell Brands
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pokémon Company International to acquire Excell Brands, a leading U.S. distributor and category management service provider....
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Oh YAAS Appoints Ken May as Chief Executive Officer to Lead the Future of Experiential Collectibles™
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oh YAAS, the company rewriting the future of collecting, today announced that Ken May, former Chief Executive Officer of Topgolf and FedEx Kinko’s, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The announcement follows Charles & Potomac Capital joining Oh YAAS as lead funder, signaling strong institutional confidence in the company’s vision and growth trajectory. Oh YAAS is pioneering Experiential Collectibles™—a new category that transforms traditional trading cards...
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Funko Announces Amendment and Extension of Existing Credit Agreement
EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that it has successfully amended and extended its existing credit agreement, originally dated September 17, 2021. The amendment extends the maturity date of the loans under the company’s credit agreement from September 17, 2026 to December 31, 2027 and waives and/or modifies certain financial covenants, in exchange for, among other things, revisions to pricing terms. Funko’s Chief...
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Mattel Fires on All Cylinders for 2026, Showcases Bold New Hot Wheels® Lineup at New York Toy Fair
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today that Hot Wheels® will debut new product innovation at New York Toy Fair. Hot Wheels as a brand has always blazed the way in play and fan engagement and 2026 is no exception. Built on a legacy of authentic automotive design, legendary performance, and relentless drive, this spirit comes to life t...
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Mattel Creations Debuts Fisher-Price® Little People® x André Saraiva, Reimagining a Childhood Favorite Through Contemporary Art
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mattel Creations, Mattel’s design-driven direct-to-consumer platform for collectible collaborations, launched the Fisher-Price® Little People® x André Saraiva set, a bold reimagining of one of the world’s most beloved toy lines through the creative vision of André Saraiva. Available exclusively on Mattel Creations, this set transforms nostalgia into artistry, merging the timeless charm of Little People with André’s bold, recognizable graffiti style. D...
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Mattel Marks 40 Years of the American Girl® Brand, Celebrating Every Memory, Every Story, Every Girl
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that American Girl is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of storytelling, community, and empowerment with its American Girl Modern Era Collection and announcing the brand’s first novel for adults, Samantha: The Next Chapter. The novel featuring American Girl Historical Character Samantha Parkington as an adult, written by New York Times Bestselling author Fiona Davis, will be released by American...
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Mattel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “We achieved strong topline growth in the fourth quarter and consumer demand was positive in every region for both the quarter and full year, but December gross billings in the U.S. ended up growing less than expected. Our international business was positive for the year and we gained market share in key categories glob...
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Names James A. Goldman to Board of Directors
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce the appointment of James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. “After conducting an extensive search, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Goldman to our Board of Directors. We are confident that Mr. Goldman’s extensive experience in leading successful global retail and branded consumer companies will enable him to make an immediate contribution as we look to accelerate our long-term strat...
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Barbie Commemorates 25 Years of “Barbie in the Nutcracker” with an All-New Animated Special Premiering Globally in 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today that Barbie® is kicking off a year-long celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the iconic Barbie™ in the Nutcracker - the special that launched the brand’s animated legacy and became a holiday classic for generations. Barbie is setting the stage for a year filled with new dolls, consumer pro...
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From Track to Tabletop: Mattel Brick Shop™ Debuts the Hot Wheels® Aston Martin Vantage GT3
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world’s most iconic brand portfolios, today unveiled its latest automotive collaboration at Toy Fair® in New York City. Mattel Brick Shop™ is expanding its successful Hot Wheels® line with Aston Martin to create an authentic 1:16 scale Aston Martin Vantage GT3 building set. Collectors can pre-order the new building set starting now at Walmart.com. The pr...