FunMax Group is expanding into the U.S. market and has signed a licensing agreement with Mattel for Barbie and Hot Wheels branded role-play products. Since launching its U.S. operations in 2023, FunMax Group has continuously expanded its pre

Disney and Mattel Unveil 'Toy Story 5' Toy Line, Discuss Collaboration Details Executives from Disney and Mattel jointly discussed the toy product line created for Disney Pixar's Toy Story 5. The Toy Story series will its fifth movie on June 1

India’s toy industry is transforming from a fragmented, import-dependent sector into a globally competitive and innovation-driven ecosystem. The market was once dominated by low-cost imported products—particularly from China—but has now reached a

Recently, U.S. pop-culture collectibles giant Funko released its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results. Although performance remains weak year-on-year, signs of improvement are emerging, driven by K-Pop “Witchy Girl Group,” *Stranger Things

Image source: Wacker Chemie Recently, German specialty chemicals giant WACKER released its fiscal year 2025 financial report, revealing the challenging conditions facing the global chemical industry amid a complex environment: annual sales declined

Recently, the Mexican government officially issued new tariff regulations, which will revoke the previous ones.Temporary tariff measures against non-free trade agreement partner countries are incorporated into the General Import and Export Tax Law.

The copyright infringement dispute between China's leading plush toy company Pop Mart and 3D printing unicorn Tiertime is about to escalate into a legal battle. The case will officially go to trial on April 2. This infringement dispute originated fro

In September last year, the LEGO Group announced it would acquire LEGOLAND Discovery Centers and LEGOLAND Parks from Merlin Entertainments. The transaction has now been completed, with a cash consideration of £200 million (RMB 1.846 billion).

Although the conflict in Iran is not directly targeting the toy industry, its wide-ranging impact on global transportation routes and energy markets is profoundly affecting the toy sector through complex supply chain networks. Here is a comprehensive

From a boy passionate about collectible cards to a trailblazer driving the commercial development of trendy toys.Jason Entertainment founder Lin JunStarting from trading cards, build a brand portfolio covering multiple categories, including tradin

Character Group plc is a UK-based toy company, commonly referred to as Character Options (its principal trading subsidiary) or Character Group. Founded in 1991, the company specializes in the design, development, and distribution of toys, games, and

International News Guide: Raw Material News: Trump Announces EPA Officially Revokes “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding” Building Materials News: MIT Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Recycled Plastic Floor Trusses Support Over 4,000 Pounds Packa

Fig. Nylon 6 Chips (Source: Polypro) On February 11, 2026, Juhushun New Material Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Juhushun") successfully bid for a 10% stake in Fujian Tianchen Yaolong New Material Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Tianch

On January 20, 2026, a seemingly routine project investment announcement by Nantong Jiangtian Chemical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Jiangtian Chemical") caused a stir in the chemical industry. The announcement stated that the company plans

In January 2026, UK newborn care medical technology company mOm Incubators announced that its core product, the Essential Incubator, had received 510(k) market clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it one of the few port

According to a report by the Institute of Bioplastics, on January 14, 2026, Huafon Spandex (Shanghai) Bio-based Material Co., Ltd. (Covation Biomaterials LLC, abbreviated asCovationBio announced that it has agreed to sell its stake in Primient Covati

Toys are the warmest companions of childhood, and the core that supports this companionship is the invisible material technology. The quality of toys is primarily determined by the performance of materials, which not only affects the enjoyment du

On January 13, 2026, according to the Financial Times, Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, is pressuring suppliers to provide discounts of up to 30% to offset potential tariff impacts.   This action primarily targets suppliers of go

India's rapidly growing toy exports are facing a cold wave. Although the Indian government has previously aimed to become a global toy manufacturing hub through domestic protection policies and leveraging global supply chain adjustments, the recen

The newly revised Toy Safety Directive has been passed by the European Parliament and Council and will be implemented.2026 It officially comes into effect. The regulation aims to strengthen the protection of children from harmful chemicals in toys