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Interactive entertainment company and mobile games publisher FunCraft, together with Sanrio, has announced the global launch of Hello Kitty – Merge Town, a puzzle and merge decoration game that brings a renowned cast of characters and town to life for the ultimate Hello Kitty and Friends gaming experience. Based on the …
Read More »Funrise to launch range of Rocket League replica cars
Funrise has announced a new partnership with video game developer Psyonix to create a range of customisable and remote-controlled Rocket League replica cars, in a deal brokered by IMG. The new Rocket League branded collection will feature several customisable cars, including mini-RCs and full-size RCs that allow players to bring the video …
Read More »MadeForMums reveals its Top Christmas Toys 2020 winners
The MadeForMums Top Christmas Toys 2020 winners have been revealed, championing an expansive feast of toys voted the best of the year so far by UK children, families, and experts in the field. Spanning the sectors, names such as Laser Battle Hunters, Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers, Gotta Go Flamingos, and …
Read More »US: Fart Ninjas land at retailers nationwide courtesy of Funrise
Fart Ninjas, the latest ‘silent but deadly’ action figure line has finally landed at retailers across the US courtesy of the global toymaker, Funrise. The new line packs electronic features that triggers fart sounds and surprises unsuspecting individuals, with Fart Ninja characters arriving in two different sizes, with a variety …
Read More »Funrise signs multi-year toy license with Caterpillar
Funrise has entered into a new multi-year toy license with Caterpillar, the globally recognised construction equipment manufacturer. Under the agreement, Funrise will distribute and market a line of realistic toy machines based on Cat construction machines. The Cat toy line from Funrise is expected to include machines in a wide range …
Read More »Funrise Gazillion Bubbles joins Children’s Activities Week
The toy brand will help highlight the positive impact children's activities have on physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Read More »Funrise and Hasbro announces new Tonka ranges
Power Movers and Tonka Tinys are coming in 2018.
Read More »NY Toy Fair 2018: Funrise partners with Warner Bros. for Herodrive DC Super Friends
The collection will hit retailers in Autumn 2018.
Read More »Funrise named master toy partner for Paramount Pictures’ Amusement Park
The firm will develop a comprehensive line of products based on the movie including figures, play-sets, plush, role play, collectables and more.
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