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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush launch and technical details

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Latest: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush launches as open-world arcade racer

In mid‑July 2026, Milestone and Mattel announced that the arcade‑racing title Hot Wheels Infinite Rush would launch on 10 September 2026, two weeks earlier than previously planned, with an early‑access edition available

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Global toy industry demographic and manufacturing shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Global toy industry sees growth in adult segments and manufacturing concentration in China

The global toy industry is undergoing a demographic shift toward older consumers and a concentration of manufacturing in China. In the United States, the industry saw significant growth in the first half of 2026, fueled

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LEGO PlayStation console set rumors and leaks

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Latest: LEGO PlayStation set announced alongside functional emulation mod

Sony Interactive Entertainment and the LEGO Group have officially announced a buildable set that recreates the original PlayStation console. Revealed during a PlayStation State of Play event, the 1,911-piece set (identif

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Jurassic Park franchise expansion

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Latest: Jurassic Park franchise expands across film, gaming, and merchandise

The Jurassic Park franchise has grown into a multi-media brand encompassing films, video games, and consumer products. Originally a co-production involving Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Amblin Entertainme

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Disney motorsport media and licensing expansion

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Latest: Lightning McQueen Day celebrates Cars 20th anniversary

Disney and various motorsport entities are expanding commercial and media partnerships. Disney+ has secured a multi-year global streaming agreement with Formula E, commencing with the 2026/27 season. The platform will ho

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Gamescom 2026: Record attendance and security concerns

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Latest: Gamescom 2026 showcases indie game innovation and global expansion

Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, concluded with record-breaking figures, attracting 368,000 visitors from 131 countries and 1,743 exhibiting companies. This represented an 11% increase in exhibitors compared to 2025. I

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LEGO-Netflix K-Pop Demon Hunters merch expansion

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Latest: Netflix expands KPop Demon Hunters franchise with toys and concert tour

The LEGO Group’s first K‑Pop Demon Hunters set – an 825‑piece model of Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird – launched on 1 August 2026 at a retail price of US$69.99. Designed by Wes Talbott, the build measures over 21 cm tall an

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McFarlane Toys expands DC & Marvel figure releases

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Latest: Mattel and McFarlane Toys announce new DC Comics action figure lines

Following early‑July pre‑orders for the DC Collector Edition and Page Punchers ’89 lines, McFarlane Toys continued to roll out new figures throughout July and August 2026. On July 8 the company opened pre‑orders for thre

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Mattel Barbie anniversary product releases

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Latest: Mattel launches Barbie Signature Fashion Week collection

Mattel is marking significant milestones through new Barbie product releases. The brand celebrated the 65th anniversary of Barbie with the introduction of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll No. 216, which features a larger bod

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Hot Wheels ‘Challenge Accepted’ brand campaign

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Latest: Hot Wheels launches ‘Challenge Accepted’ campaign with global ambassadors

Mattel has launched a global brand platform for Hot Wheels titled ‘Challenge Accepted’, which introduces the brand’s first ‘Class of Legends’. This group of ambassadors includes singer Maluma, footballer Robert Lewandows

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Xbox 25th anniversary hardware and collectibles

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Latest: Xbox Series X25 anniversary consoles face massive scalping on resale markets

Celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Xbox include various hardware leaks and official product announcements. Leaked information suggests Microsoft may release a limited-edition Xbox Series X25 console and a matching

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Masters of the Universe media performance

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Latest: Masters of the Universe: Revelation to receive Blu-ray release

The ‘Masters of the Universe’ franchise has seen varied commercial developments across different media formats. The live-action film directed by Travis Knight experienced a significant shift in performance, transitioning

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Mattel Marilyn Monroe Barbie centennial release

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Latest: Mattel releases Marilyn Monroe Barbie to mark centennial

Mattel has announced and released a new Barbie Signature collector doll to commemorate the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. Developed in collaboration with The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC, the doll is inspired by M

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Mattel expansion into game publishing

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Latest: Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios to target Roblox and Fortnite

Mattel has established Mattel Game Studios, a global development and publishing organization intended to create original games based on the company’s own brands. This new division operates under Mattel Digital Studios an

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Warner Bros. Barbie sequel talks stall, Dec deadline

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Latest: Warner Bros. faces impasse over Barbie sequel negotiations

Negotiations for a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster ‘Barbie’ have reached a formal impasse between Warner Bros. Discovery and the original creative team. While the studio maintains a rights deal with Mattel, film co-chairs

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Toy Story franchise media and merchandise expansion

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Latest: Mattel discusses toy development amid Toy Story 5 release

The Toy Story franchise is expanding its reach across multiple media platforms following the theatrical release of the fifth installment. This expansion includes presence in the gaming sector, such as a special content p

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