New York Toy Fair 2019: TOMY

By Justin D Williams

TOMY has something for everyone this year with some HOT new brands, like WWE and Doodle Bear, as well as its classic brands like Lamaze and John Deere. TOMY is back in action in 2019 with a partnership with WWE, the internationally-recognized and highly-sought-after intellectual property, to create a line of battling toys. Get ready for some unique battle play, infused with an element of surprise. Retro toys are hot and TOMY is excited to bring the heat with the return of Doodle Bear. The all-new Doodle Bear is refreshed and reimagined for how kids play today. The youngest members of the family will enjoy an all new line that features a quirky parade of pals that makes learning animal sounds amazingly silly. And Lamaze continues to expand their line as the flagship developmental infant brand sure to please babies and parents alike. Start your engines because TOMY is rolling out an all-new collectible, vehicle-based line designed just for girls, as well as all-new John Deere vehicles for the farmer in all of us—and much more!

New York Toy Fair 2019: iCaddy

New York Toy Fair 2019: iCaddy

iCaddy is a universal mobile device stand for tablets (including iPad and Kindle Fire) and smart phones. It includes a USB power bank, a charging cable and premium earbuds. All pieces are stored compactly in built-in storage compartments (never lose your ear buds again!) and it’s foldable, so it fits neatly in a backpack. Tablet battery life can be extended by up to 60% while phones can be completely recharged with the powerful 2600mAh battery pack.

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VIZ MEDIA Unveils The World Next Door

VIZ MEDIA Unveils The World Next Door

VIZ Media takes gamers on a vivid journey to an alternate realm with the release of THE WORLD NEXT DOOR on March 28th.

 

This debut video game from the multimedia entertainment company is produced as part of an ongoing publishing partnership with indie game innovator Rose City Games, with character designs by Lord Gris. Already award-winning in pre-release and most recently nominated for the upcoming 2019 SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award, THE WORLD NEXT DOOR follows Jun, a rebellious teen, who finds herself trapped in the parallel world inhabited by magical beings.

 

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Medal of Honor (Videogame Flashback)

Medal of Honor (Videogame Flashback)

Medal of Honor is a 1999 first-person shooter video game, developed by DreamWorks Interactive and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation. It is the first installment in the Medal of Honor video game series. The story was created by film director and producer Steven Spielberg.

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Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force (Videogame Flashback)

Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force (Videogame Flashback)

Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force is a mecha beat 'em up game developed by Fill-in Café (the same folks behind Asuka 120% Burning Fest. series and Panzer Bandit) and published by FamilySoft that never left the shores of Japan. It was released in 1994 for the Sharp X68000.

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Gundam Battle Assault (Videogame Flashback)

Gundam Battle Assault (Videogame Flashback)

Gundam Battle Assault is a 2-D fighter game that's based on the Gundum Wing anime series. Assume the role of Heero Yuy as he battles various bad guys from the TV series. Players can choose different battle suits, each of which has different features and attacks. Gameplay includes the ability to fly over opponents and attack them while in midair.

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MADE IN ABYSS’ Comes to Movie Theaters Across the U.S. March 20 & 25

MADE IN ABYSS’ Comes to Movie Theaters Across the U.S. March 20 & 25

Sentai Filmworks and Kadokawa Pictures today announced that its first film in the two-part MADE IN ABYSS compendium, Journey’s Dawn, will screen across hundreds of movie theater locations in the U.S. Heralded as an adventure that’s both hopeful and harrowing,Journey’s Dawn will be shown in theaters on March 20 for the Japanese with English subtitled screening and March 25 for the English dub showing.

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DC UNIVERSE DOUBLES Comic Book Offering

DC UNIVERSE DOUBLES Comic Book Offering

DC UNIVERSE announced today the first major expansion of its library of comic books since the launch of the digital subscription service in September 2018. All subscribers now have access to thousands of new titles curated from the decades of rich storytelling of iconic superheroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, that make up the DC library.

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Sonic Adventure DX (Videogame Flashback)

Sonic Adventure DX (Videogame Flashback)

An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.

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Luna Haruna at Sony's "Lost in Music" Pop-Up Experience

Luna Haruna at Sony's "Lost in Music" Pop-Up Experience

Sony Lost in Music contiunue with a night of J-Pop with artist Luna Haruna. With several popular anime theme songs such as "Sword Art Online", the "Monogatrari" series and "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" in her repertoire, Luna Haruna has become a fully fledged Anisong artiste.

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