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Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May is kicking off with celebrations across global retail, digital and streaming from the biggest names in anime.

Net sales were $113.3 million, a year-over-year increase of $23.2 million or 26%, driven in part by demand for product related to last quarter’s film releases.

Spin Master Corp announced that Jonathan Roiter will join Spin Master as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, May 2025, following the previously announced retirement of Mark Segal.

Hasbro, Inc. announced a multi-year extension to its long-running relationship with Disney Consumer Products to continue creating innovative toys and games for premier brands, Star Wars™ and Marvel.

The new sets will allow builders to recreate even more of their favourite characters and moments from LEGO Fortnite Odyssey​ and Fortnite​. This announcement follows on from the first-ever release of LEGO Fortnite physical sets last year.

Hasbro, Inc. first quarter revenue increased 17% driven by 46% growth in the Wizards and Digital Gaming segment.

Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter which ended on March 31, 2025.

Toys“R”Us Studios, the entertainment production arm of the global toy brand, has partnered with Story Kitchen to develop a live-action film.

The LEGO® Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai set arrives on the 1st June 2025, alongside the LEGO® Art Fauna Collection Tiger building set.

This initiative celebrates the release of Miniland’s new anti-bullying educational games, designed to foster empathy, kindness, and positive social interactions among children.

Mattel, Inc., in collaboration with IDW Publishing, unveiled Monster High: World’s Scare, a five issue comic book limited series, available for pre-order at local comic shops and online.

Disguise, Inc., a subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Inc., announced an agreement with SEGA of America, Inc. granting the rights to create Sonic the Hedgehog costumes.

Mattel, Inc. announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, May 5, 2025. Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call.

Funko, Inc. announced the planned opening of the first Southeast Asian Funko-licensed store by local retailer, Funtastik Enterprises Corp, in the Philippines, currently scheduled to debut in June 2025.

For eight decades, Mattel has created innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences, and develop children through play. Now, that mission extends to people of all ages, with this first-ever study spanning generations worldwide.