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PLAYMONSTER INSPIRES CREATIVITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CRAFTY CAKES & LITTLE KNITTY BITTYS

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Get your crafting hands ready!

BELOIT, Wis. (October 25, 2022) — Just in time for a season of indoor crafts and activities, PlayMonster announces the launch of their newest Crafty Cakes and Little Knitty Bittys brands for families looking to create fantastic decorative cake designs, or adorable yarn outfits for an animal friend!

Whatever your crafting interests, if you love adorable crafts, you’ll love these! Crafty Cakes and Little Knitty Bittys are set to introduce a world of exciting activities that are ready for your holiday wishlist.

“We understand parents are always on the lookout for products that can bring new and engaging experiences to their children,” says Lisa Wuennemann, global VP marketing communications at PlayMonster. “With Crafty Cakes and Little Knitty Bittys, we’re excited to see children spend time away from a screen and try out these new activities.”

Crafty Cakes

Families who love the excitement behind cake decorating, but not the mess it leaves behind, are in for a treat! Launching in Magicorn Glitter, Sweetdazzle Drizzle and Fantasea Shimmer versions, each Crafty Cake includes a ‘cake,’ Crafty cake base, display pedestal, spatula for decorating, Crafty ‘cream’, craft ‘drizzle’, sprinkles, over 25 decorating pieces and a surprise collectible cake topper for an impressive and creative finishing touch. Since these cakes are inedible, one can say these cakes are literally too good to eat!

Suitable for kids ages 5 and up, each Crafty Cakes set can be purchased individually for $14.99 USD.

Little Knitty Bittys

Little Knitty Bittys makes the perfect stocking stuffer for kids who love to craft! Available to buy individually, kids can get creative as they knit adorable outfits for their Little Knitty Bitty bear, fox and bunny characters. 

Each Little Knitty Bitty kit comes complete with a 4″ animal figure, yarn, needle, round-shaped knitting loom and knitting wand. Sets also come with step-by-step instructions on creating outfits and accessories for each figure. Everything you need to keep kids entertained over the holidays and during snow days! They’re also great for enjoying with parents, grandparents or friends to teach kids the basics of knitting.

This beginner loom-knitting set is available now from amazon.com and is suitable for ages 7 and up. MSRP $18.99 USD.

 

About PlayMonster 

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives and strives to keep play alive for all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Spirograph®, Colorforms, My Fairy Garden®, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships®, Koosh®, and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-Tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

 

For more information on the latest products from PlayMonster, please visit www.playmonster.com 

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For more information, please contact: 

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263 x275
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

Kassandra O’Brien
Beacon Communications (on behalf of PlayMonster)
289.264.6499
kobrien@beaconmediagrp.com

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PLAYMONSTER AND PASTABILITIES CELEBRATE NATIONAL PASTA DAY WITH YETI PASTA!

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Brand-new yeti-shaped pasta set to delight fans of the much-loved Yeti in My Spaghetti game!

BELOIT, Wis. (October 17, 2022) — Two of the most family-friendly brands want to add some excitement to family night! Launching today on national pasta day, Yeti in My Spaghetti and Pastabilities are releasing a limited edition Yeti Pasta and family game bundle for families looking to create fun memories and a delicious meal!

Pastabilities, producers of fun and unique pasta, and PlayMonster, manufacturers of the award-winning Yeti in My Spaghetti game, are excited to announce the limited-edition launch of Yeti Pasta.

“With this first-ever colab of Yeti Pasta and our Yeti in My Spaghetti game, we’re excited to see families spend quality time together,” says Lisa Wuennemann, global VP marketing at PlayMonster. “A family dinner and game night has never been so much fun.”

With pasta being an all-round family favorite and the well-known Yeti character from the popular family game being so adored by kids, Yeti Pasta is expected to be a huge hit. This limited edition pasta product contains only the very best premium ingredients. Parents can trust that their children are eating quality food that will tempt even the pickiest of eaters to enjoy a tasty Yeti Pasta dish.

“As a long-time fan of Yeti in My Spaghetti, the opportunity to work with PlayMonster to create healthy and fun pasta designs was a dream come true,” says Carey Aron, president at The Pasta Shoppe, the company behind the Pastabilities brand. “It has been amazing to combine our love of healthy pasta with a game that families adore and we’re excited to share our new Yeti pasta with everyone and celebrate national pasta day.”

Available exclusively for purchase online at Pastabilities starting today, pasta fans can purchase the game and pasta bundle for $19.99 USD, one pack of Yeti Pasta for $6.99 USD, or two for $9.99 USD.

To learn more about the game, please visit us at playmonster.com and follow our socials, below:

 To learn more about Pastabilities and discover amazing recipe ideas, please visit the following socials:

 For more information, visit playmonster.com

 

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives of all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as Koosh®, Playskool, Spirograph®, The Magical World of Disney Trivia, “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, THINGS…®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Colorforms, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships® and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-Tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

About The Pasta Shoppe LLC

The Pasta Shoppe LLC is a specialty pasta manufacturer creating fun, unique, and heathy pasta products. For nearly thirty years, the Pastabilities® brand has innovated the wheat to make it work for the ever-changing needs of pasta lovers. Pastabilities is now the delicious answer for vegans, kids, seniors, and anyone who wants healthier noodles that still taste like the pasta they know and love. Because we manufacture using only premium ingredients, better-for-you food has never been more well received by families and fans of pasta everywhere. (Check out our thousands of 5-star reviews!) Discover why The World is Full of Pastabilities® at www.pastashoppe.com

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Contact:

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

Kassandra O’Brien
Beacon Communications (on behalf of PlayMonster)
(289) 264-6499
kobrien@beaconmediagrp.com

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PLAYMONSTER LAUNCHES KOOSH CAMEOS FEATURING CHARACTERS FROM STARS WARS AND JURASSIC WORLD!

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PLAYMONSTER REIMAGINES HASBRO’s ICONIC CLASSIC BRAND KOOSH® BALL WITH MUST-HAVE LICENSES!

 

BELOIT, Wis. (October 6, 2022) — PlayMonster Group LLC is bringing fandom to the palm of your hands with the launch of new Koosh Cameos, the iconic brand from Hasbro, a global branded entertainment company! For a limited time, fans can pick up four all-new Koosh character collectibles (two from Jurassic World and two from Star Wars, The Mandalorian), inspired by the brand that brought the world the iconic Koosh Ball!

These collectible Koosh items combined with sculpts of classic fan-favorite characters gives fans of all ages an opportunity to showcase their fandom in a #KeepItKoosh way! Whether your goal is to play or display these products, consumers are in for a treat this fall!

“As a team of long-time Star Wars and Jurassic World fans, we’re very excited to share these fan-favorite characters, in Koosh form!” says Sakita Withers, Global Brand Manager at PlayMonster. “These brand-new collectible products are the first in our new Koosh Cameos product line, and we can’t wait to share them and expand on the line’s character variety in future launches!”

Following the brand’s successful launch of the Koosh Flix Stix with YouTube mega-stars Dude Perfect this past August, the team is ready for another big win. Koosh Cameos will be available soon at an Amazon, BAM or Kohl’s retailer near you, make sure you keep an eye out for these highly-anticipated, fan-favorite Koosh items:

Jurassic World Cameos | Ages 8+ | $12.99

The classic Koosh ball is reimagined as stylized Jurassic World characters! Keeping the same satisfying Koosh texture and movement, celebrated Jurassic World characters will come to life in Koosh form for a limited-edition collectors series.

 

The Mandalorian Cameos | Ages 8+ | $12.99

Celebrated Star Wars characters will come to life in the form of Koosh collectible figures! Featuring the adorable Grogu and The Mandalorian from Emmy-winning Star Wars The Mandalorian franchise for a limited-edition collectors series.

 

To learn more about Koosh Cameos, and everything PlayMonster, please visit Playmonster.com.

 

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives and strives to keep play alive for all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Spirograph®, Colorforms, My Fairy Garden®, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships®, Koosh®, and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-Tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

About Lucasfilm Ltd.

Founded by George Lucas in 1971, Lucasfilm is a privately held, fully-integrated entertainment company. In addition to its motion-picture and television production operations, the company’s global activities include Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, serving the digital needs of the entertainment industry for visual-effects and audio post-production; LucasArts, a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide; Lucas Licensing, which manages the global merchandising activities for Lucasfilm’s entertainment properties; Lucasfilm Animation; and Lucas Online creates Internet-based content for Lucasfilm’s entertainment properties and businesses. Additionally, Lucasfilm Singapore, produces digital animated content for film and television, as well as visual effects for feature films and multi-platform games. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

About Jurassic World

From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $5 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.

The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

 

© 2022 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 

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For More Information, Please Contact:

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263 x275
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

Kassandra O’Brien
Beacon Communications (on behalf of PlayMonster)
289.264.6499
kobrien@beaconmediagrp.com

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@PlayMonsterFun“The Magical World of Disney Trivia Summer Sweepstakes”

 Official Rules 

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

  1. Sweepstakes Description: THE @PLAYMONSTERFUN “THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DISNEY TRIVIA SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES” (THE “SWEEPSTAKES”) IS GOVERNED BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND PROMOTES THE PLAYMONSTER GAME “THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DISNEY TRIVIA” (THE “GAME”). TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GAME FOR FREE, VISIT WWW.PLAYMONSTER.COM.
  2. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States of America and the District of Columbia, sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of entry (the “Entrant”). An individual under the age of majority in his/her jurisdiction of legal residence, which is generally eighteen (18) years of age (a “Minor”) should have his or her parent’s or legal guardian’s permission before participating in the Sweepstakes. In all cases, where a Minor is an Entrant or Prize winner, Entrant/Prize winner/You/Your refers to such Minor and the Minor’s parent or legal guardian acting on his/her behalf.

Employees of PlayMonster Group LLC (“Sponsor”) and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Entities”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of such individuals are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes or win a prize. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

  1. Agreement to Rules: By participating in the Sweepstakes, the Entrant  or “You” agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Sponsor as final and binding as they relate to the Sweepstakes in all respects. By holding an account with Instagram and/or Facebook (the “Social Platforms”), You are bound by its/their respective terms and conditions. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission, or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the Sweepstakes. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Sweepstakes. Sponsor may be reached by messages to its Instagram page at Instagram.com/PlayMonsterFun and its Facebook page at Facebook.com/PlayMonsterFun.
  2. Sweepstakes Period: The Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) on September 20, 2022 and ends at 11:59:59 PM PT on September 27, 2022, (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
  3. How to Enter: During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible Entrants can enter the Sweepstakes online-only by accessing the Sweepstakes post at Instagram.com/PlayMonsterFun and/or Facebook.com/PlayMonsterFun (the “Sweepstakes Post(s)”). Entrants must “Like” the Sweepstakes and follow @PlayMonsterFun on the Social Platform on which they are attempting to enter to be eligible to win.

If participating via mobile device, You understand and agree that wireless Internet access and other charges may apply. You are advised to review your wireless carrier’s rate plan BEFORE participating in the Sweepstakes via mobile device. Wireless Internet access is not available in all areas and not all mobile devices allow for wireless Internet access or are compatible with the Social Platform app(s).

By successfully completing the foregoing, and subject to the limitations detailed herein, you will receive one (1) Entry into the Sweepstakes. Automated or robotic entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Internet entry must be made by the Entrant. Sponsor may remove and disqualify any Entries it deems in its sole and absolute discretion to contain obscene, profane, or questionable material or content. Final eligibility for the award of any Prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. The Social Platforms’ database clocks will be the official timekeepers for the Sweepstakes. There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person per day per Social Platform.

  1. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize winner will be awarded one (1) The Magical World of Disney Trivia Game. The ARV of the Prize is $39.99 USD.
  2. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible Entries received on both Social Platforms.
  3. Winner Selection and Notification: At the completion of the Sweepstakes Period, on or about September 28, 2022, Sponsor (or its designee) will select one (1) potential winner in a random drawing from among all eligible Entries received on the Social Platforms combined during the Sweepstakes Period. Winner is subject to verification, including verification of age. Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all respects. The potential Prize winner will be notified on or about September 28, 2022 via direct message at the social handle on the Social Platform from which the Entry was selected from @PlayMonsterFun. Sponsor shall have no liability for potential winner’s failure to receive notification for any reason, including spam, junk e-mail or security settings, or any other technical difficulty, or incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information or failure to adequately monitor a Social Platform. It is your responsibility to ensure that your privacy settings are set are to receive direct messages. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails to claim the Prize by 11:59:59 PM PT on October 5, 2022, the Prize may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may be selected from remaining eligible Entries.
  4. Prize Winner Responsibilities: The Prize will be awarded in the name of the Entrant. In the event a potential Prize winner is under the age of majority in his or her jurisdiction of residence, the Prize will be awarded in the name of the Entrant’s parent or legal guardian. By accepting a prize, winner acknowledges and agrees to compliance with these Official Rules, which are final and binding. Winner acknowledges that decisions of Sponsor and its agencies with respect to all aspects of the Sweepstakes are final and Sponsor’s sole obligation is to award Prize to winner. No cash or other Prize substitution shall be permitted except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. The Prize is non-transferable. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if the Prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. The ARV of the Prize represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the Prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen Prize items. Unclaimed Prizes may not be awarded.  This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States of America/D.C. and Prize will only be awarded and/or delivered to an address within said locations. Winner will be solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes connected with receipt of Prize, the use and enjoyment of Prize, or any other connection with this Sweepstakes unless otherwise required by law or unless this requirement is waived in writing by an authorized representative of Sponsor, in its sole discretion.
  5. Publicity: By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrants automatically confer on Sponsor an irrevocable, non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free worldwide, fully paid-up, assignable license to use his or her first name, photograph, likeness, statements, Social Platform profile/handle, biographical information, city and state address for advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in all media, including, without limitation, in perpetuity, without further notice, approval, attribution, or any compensation (except to the extent prohibited by law) and agree to execute specific consent to such use upon request.
  6. Terms & Conditions: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Sponsor control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such case, Sponsor may select the potential winner from all eligible Entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or violates these Official Rules. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  7. Limitation of Liability: By submitting an entry, You waive any privacy expectations that You might have with respect to the Entry or any personal information provided. By participating, participants agree (and agree to confirm in writing) to the extent permitted by law to release and hold harmless Sponsor, the Sweepstakes Entities, Disney, Meta Platforms, Inc. and any and all Internet server(s) and access provider(s) and their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors, (collectively the “Released Parties”) from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such participation in the Sweepstakes and/or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of Entries. Proof of attempting to submit an Entry is not considered proof of delivery or receipt. Entries will not be acknowledged or returned and become the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor.
  8. Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, You agree (and agree to confirm in writing) that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Rock County, Wisconsin having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall You be permitted to obtain awards for, and You hereby waive all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than Your actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes). You further waive all rights to injunctive relief and have damages multiplied or increased. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability, so the above may not apply to You.
  9. Miscellaneous: If any provision of the Official Rules or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance shall be declared to be invalid, unenforceable or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not have the effect of invalidating or voiding the remainder of the Official Rules, it being the intent and agreement of the parties that the Official Rules shall be deemed amended by modifying such provision to the extent necessary to render it valid, legal and enforceable while preserving its intent or, if such modification is not possible, by substituting therefore another provision that is valid, legal and enforceable so as to give effect to Sponsor’s intent. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that provision. Entrants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use, and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.
  10. Sponsor/Instagram Disclaimer: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by PlayMonster Group LLC, 1400 E. Inman Parkway, Beloit, WI 53511 and is no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Disney or Instagram or Facebook from Meta. You understand that You are providing your information to the Sponsor (with use subject to the privacy policy found at: https://www.playmonster.com/privacy-policy/) and not Disney or to any of its related entities, or to Instagram or Facebook from Meta. By participating via Instagram, You are also subject to Instagram’s data policy and terms of use which may be found at https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875. By participating via Facebook, you are also subject to Facebook’s data policy and terms of use which may be found at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/?entry_point=data_policy_redirect&entry=0.

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@PlayMonsterFunGames “5 Second RuleⓇ Uncensored Round 2 September Sweepstakes”

Official Rules FINAL

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

  1. Sweepstakes Description: THE @PLAYMONSTERFUNGAMES “5 SECOND RULE® UNCENSORED ROUND 2 SEPTEMBER  SWEEPSTAKES” (THE “SWEEPSTAKES”) IS GOVERNED BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND PROMOTES THE PLAYMONSTER GAME “5 SECOND RULE® UNCENSORED ROUND 2” (THE “GAME”). TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GAME FOR FREE, VISIT WWW.PLAYMONSTER.COM.
  2. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States of America and the District of Columbia, twenty one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry (the “Entrant”).

Employees of PlayMonster Group LLC (“Sponsor”), and its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Entities”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of such individuals are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

  1. Agreement to Rules: By participating in the Sweepstakes, the Entrant  or “You” agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Sponsor as final and binding as they relate to the Sweepstakes in all respects. By holding an account with Instagram and/or Facebook (the “Social Platforms”), You are bound by their respective terms and conditions. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission, or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the Sweepstakes. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Sweepstakes. Sponsor may be reached by messages to its Instagram page at Instagram.com/PlayMonsterFunGames and its Facebook page at Facebook.com/PlayMonsterFunGames.
  2. Sweepstakes Period: The Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) on September 30, 2022 and ends at 11:59:59 PM PT on October 7, 2022, (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
  3. How to Enter: During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible Entrants can enter the Sweepstakes online-only by accessing the Sweepstakes post at Instagram.com/PlayMonsterFunGames and/or Facebook.com/PlayMonsterFunGames (the “Sweepstakes Post(s)”). Entrants must “Like” the Sweepstakes Post, tag one (1) friend in the comments section, and follow @PlayMonsterFunGames on the Social Platform to be eligible to win.

If participating via mobile device, You understand and agree that wireless Internet access and other charges may apply. You are advised to review your wireless carrier’s rate plan BEFORE participating in the Sweepstakes via mobile device. Wireless Internet access is not available in all areas and not all mobile devices allow for wireless Internet access or are compatible with the Social Platform app(s).

By successfully completing the foregoing, and subject to the limitations detailed herein, you will receive one (1) Entry into the Sweepstakes. Automated or robotic entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Internet entry must be made by the Entrant. Sponsor may remove and disqualify any Entries it deems in its sole and absolute discretion to contain obscene, profane, or questionable material or content. Final eligibility for the award of any Prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. The Social Platforms’ database clocks will be the official timekeepers for the Sweepstakes. You are advised to secure the consent of any friend prior to tagging them in your Entry. Limit: There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person per day per Social Platform during the Sweepstakes Period. For the avoidance of doubt, a person may be included in another Entrant’s Entry as a tagged friend and still submit his/her own Entry without violating the preceding entry limit.

  1. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize winner will be awarded one (1) 5 Second Rule® Uncensored Round 2 Game. The ARV of the Prize is $26.99 USD.
  2. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible Entries received on both Social Platforms combined.
  3. Winner Selection and Notification: At the completion of the Sweepstakes Period, on or about October 10, 2022, Sponsor (or its designee) will select one (1) potential winner in a random drawing from among all eligible Entries received on the Social Platforms combined during the Sweepstakes Period. Winner is subject to verification, including verification of age. Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all respects. The potential Prize winner will be notified on or about October 10, 2022 via direct message at the social handle on the Social Platform from which the Entry was selected from @PlayMonsterFunGames. Sponsor shall have no liability for potential winner’s failure to receive notification for any reason, including spam, junk e-mail or security settings, or any other technical difficulty, or incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information or failure to adequately monitor a Social Platform. It is your responsibility to ensure that your privacy settings are set are to receive direct messages. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails to claim the Prize by 11:59:59 PM PT on October 17, 2022, the Prize may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may be selected from remaining eligible Entries.
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PLAYMONSTER WINS COVETED TOY OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR CRAFT-TASTIC!

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Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Conjures up a Specialty Toy of the Year Award! 

BELOIT, Wis –  (September 21, 2022) – PlayMonster Group LLC is proud to announce that Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions has been awarded a Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, the industry’s most prestigious honor  in the Specialty Toy category. Loved by both kids and parents, this popular activity kit is known for the fun and creativity it inspires, along with a true appreciation for the wonder of nature.

 

For the passionate team of toy enthusiasts behind the Craft-tastic brand, helping children and families explore new ways to engage and discover the nature around them has been a goal when creating the Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions kit. As PlayMonster’s beloved crafts kit receives the industry-recognized TOTY Award, the team behind the product hopes more children will have the chance to go outside and create magical potions of their own!

 

“It’s such an honor to know that a toy that brings crafts and activities outdoors has resonated so much with families, enough for it to earn its own Toy of the Year Award!” says Wendy Hartling, Director of Activity Toys. “There’s nature all around us, and our team of toy inventors are thrilled to know the Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions kit is doing exactly what it’s researched and made to do: help families get creative and learn more about the environment.”

 

The TOTY Awards are often referred to as the “Oscars” of the toy industry and the winners are determined by elite members of the toy industry, including play experts, journalists, academics, retailers, and other toy experts.

“We are thrilled to bring the industry together to celebrate the best of the best in toy,” said Pamela Mastrota, Executive Director of The Toy Foundation. “It’s inspiring to see the imagination and creativity behind every toy and the industry’s collective focus to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to both children and adults.”

Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions

Adventure out into nature with Scavenger Hunt Potions! Go outside and collect magical, natural ingredients, then combine them to create special magic potions! There are enough materials to make seven potions—and the bottles can be reused again and again! Make a Sunshine Potion, Rainbow Potion or create your own Nature Potion! This kit is perfect for getting children out into the environment and appreciating their natural world. Instructions come with 7 potion recipes and space to write in your own.

Ages 4+

MSRP  $19.99

For more information about Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Potions, and other award-winning Craft-tastic items, visit amazon.com.

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives and strives to keep play alive for all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Spirograph®, Colorforms, My Fairy Garden®, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships®, Koosh®, and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-Tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

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For More Information, Please Contact:

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

Allison Yakeley
Beacon Communications (on behalf of PlayMonster)
ayakeley@beaconmediagrp.com

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THE ENCHANTED WORLD OF PLAYMONSTER’S MY FAIRY GARDEN™ FLOURISHES WITH DALLAS TOY FAIR REVEALS!

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Watch your world grow with new collectible characters, accessories and plants to bring your garden to life! 

BELOIT, Wis. (September 19, 2022) — Making its debut at Dallas Toy Fair, PlayMonster’s re-launch of My Fairy Garden™ makes a bold statement with new style, added play value and a focus on planting and nurturing with each of the unique fairies and their homes! Located at Booth #12-1001 on the Dallas Market Center’s show floor, visitors will get a first look into this enchanting fairy world from September 20th to September 22nd!

Visitors will experience the reveal of the My Fairy Garden™ line, featuring six new stunning grow-and-play sets, including Blossom Balloon, Hedgehog Haven, Well of Wishes, Nettles’ Nook, Twilight Treehouse, and Hop’s Hideaway. All sets are rooted in nature and feature six highly-detailed and articulated fairies centered around an earthly component: sun, air, water, earth, light, shadow, and dream. Each set also includes a Plantimal friend, removable growing areas, seeds for edible plants, hidden surprises and added play features. Plus, a special fairy field guide will provide children with an introduction to the fairy world and encourage participation in nature activities and projects! Each My Fairy Garden pack purchased contributes a donation to My Fairy Garden’s partnership with One Tree Planted, which helps to reforest the world.

“We’re incredibly excited to share how My Fairy Garden can make an impact on families, and the environment with its enchanting sweet style,” says Wendy Hartling, director of activity toys at PlayMonster. “It is a uniquely rewarding experience that opens a world of storytelling through grow and play.”

Launching in Spring 2023 with a fully-integrated marketing campaign, attendees can visit PlayMonster’s My Fairy Garden™ at Booth #12-1001 to find the following products from the brand’s 2023 product line:

 

My Fairy Garden Twilight Treehouse | $29.99 | Ages 4+

Welcome to the Fairy Realm! Join Rae the Light Fairy and her adorable Plantimal friend, Hop, and grow & play in your own magical Fairy Garden! Sow the seeds provided in the growing area, then tend to and nurture them with the garden accessories and watering can and watch them grow! Rae’s fairy lantern illuminates her Twilight Treehouse home for hours of fairy magic and play! Sit inside the treehouse and have a party with Hop and Rae, or have them swing on the branch outside. 

My Fairy Garden Hedgehog Haven | $19.99 | Ages 4+

Join Tara the Earth Fairy and her adorable Plantimal friends Twigs, Quill, and Prickles, and grow & play in your own magical Fairy Garden! Sow the red cabbage seeds provided, nurture them and watch your plants grow! The mushroom house has space for the Hoglets to sit at the table, and also have a nap in the rotating leaf beds. There’s even a little basket winch for a fun ride from the beds down to the seating area! The Hoglets can also go for a ride in the wheelbarrow and play on the leaf swings. Hours of fun for everyone! Also in the pack is a special Fairy Field Guide which tells you all about Fairy Tara and includes other nature activities and projects.

 

My Fairy Garden Blossom Balloon | $19.99 | Ages 4+

Welcome to the Fairy Realm! Join Skye the Air Fairy and her adorable Plantimal friend, Snap, and grow & play in your own magical Fairy Garden! Sow the coriander seeds provided in the growing area, then tend to and nurture them with the garden accessories and watering can and watch them grow! Land the pretty flower-shaped balloon on the tree branch or take Skye and Snap on an exciting flying adventure. Blow the flowers on the branches to make them spin! Also in the pack is a special Fairy Field Guide which tells you all about Fairy Skye and includes other nature activities and projects. 

 

My Fairy Garden Well of Wishes | $14.99 | Ages 4+

Join Kai the Water Fairy and her adorable Plantimal friend, Kibo, and grow & play in your own magical Fairy Garden! Sow the red amaranth seeds provided to create a magical, edible garden for Kai and Kibo. Add water to the separate pond section for Kibo to swim in, and fill the well to discover the secret surprise! Then use the well to fill the watering can to water your garden! Also in the pack is a special Fairy Field Guide which tells you all about Fairy Kai and includes other nature activities and projects.

My Fairy Garden Hop’s Hideaway | $12.99 | Ages 4+
Join Rae the Light Fairy and her adorable Plantimal friend, Hop, and grow & play in your own magical Fairy Garden! Sow the cornflower seeds provided to create a magical garden for Rae and Hop. Hop even has his own house to keep an eye on the garden and watch the plants grow. Also in the pack is a special Fairy Field Guide which tells you all about Fairy Rae and includes other nature activities and projects. 

My Fairy Garden Nettles’ Nook | $12.99 | Ages 4+

Join Luna the Shadow Fairy and her adorable Plantimal friend, Nettles, and grow & play in your own magical Fairy Garden! Sow the purple radish seeds provided to create a magical, edible garden for Luna and Nettles. Nettles even has their own house to watch over the garden and perhaps also have a nap. Also in the pack is a special Fairy Field Guide which tells you all about Fairy Luna and includes other nature activities and projects.

 

For more information on the latest products from PlayMonster and My Fairy Garden™, please visit https://www.playmonster.com. 

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives and strives to keep play alive for all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Spirograph®, Colorforms, My Fairy Garden®, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships®, Koosh® and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

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For More Information, Please Contact:  

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com 

 

Allison Yakeley (on behalf of PlayMonster)
ayakeley@beaconmediagrp.com

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PLAYMONSTER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO FUEL GLOBAL STRATEGIC GROWTH

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Steve Adolph joins as President; Sharon Fosbery promoted to Chief Brands & Strategy Officer

 

BELOIT, Wis. (September 15, 2022) — PlayMonster Group LLC., a leading international toy and game company, announces that global business leader Steve Adolph has joined the company as President, and Sharon Fosbery has been promoted to Chief Brands & Strategy Officer to join the company leadership team.

Having served as president and CEO at a range of companies throughout his career, Adolph has extensive global retail operations leadership experience in both consumer and business-to-business sectors, working with leading blue-chip clients including Amazon, Apple, Coke, Facebook, Intel, P&G, Red Bull, Samsung, Target and Walmart.

Reporting to CEO Tim Kilpin, Adolph will work alongside Kilpin on strategic initiatives and growth in the organization with a primary focus on global operations.

Also joining the senior leadership team from her previous role as Sales and Marketing Director for PlayMonster UK is Sharon Fosbery. In the newly created position of Chief Brands & Strategy Officer, she will focus on developing and driving long-term global brand strategy across the organization. Fosbery brings a powerful toy and game marketing background of 25 years, in which she has helped shape the long-term strategic direction for a number of brands and companies, including PlayMonster, University Games and Hasbro.

“We have set the stage for a new era of growth here at PlayMonster, and both Steve and Sharon bring a strong measure of strategic leadership in marketing and operations that will serve us well as we step into the next phase of our global success,” says CEO Tim Kilpin.  “As we head to Dallas with an incredibly strong team in place, we are excited to present the most innovative, consumer-tested toy lines we have ever launched, and this is just the beginning of the amazing growth of PlayMonster.”

With a strong 2022 performance and a dynamic new range of 2023 product launches showing in this fall’s retail previews, PlayMonster is continuing to actively expand its footprint in new spaces and channels, both in the US and globally.

New business lines in craft and activity, bolstered by the recent acquisition of Ann Williams Group and the tremendous success of Koosh, have greatly expanded the company’s growth this year.

Additionally, a strengthened focus on licensing introduced by Kilpin has boosted business across core games and activities, including the hot introduction of The Magical World of Disney Trivia,

PlayMonster announced a significant capital injection from global private equity firms Adams Street Partners and H.I.G Capital earlier this year, along with a recent expansion to its sales team.

For more information, visit playmonster.com.

 

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives of all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as Koosh®, Playskool, Spirograph®, The Magical World of Disney Trivia, “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, THINGS…®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Colorforms, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships® and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-Tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

 

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Contact:

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

Allison Yakeley
Beacon Communications (on behalf of PlayMonster)
ayakeley@beaconmediagrp.com

 

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PLAYMONSTER ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SALES TEAM

Four Key New Appointments Bolster Team Driving Significant Growth

Across Mass, Specialty and E-commerce

 

BELOIT, Wis. (September 8, 2022) — PlayMonster Group LLC is pleased to announce several key appointments, marking an expansion of its sales team that supports the company’s rapid growth across key categories. Appointments include:

  • Walker Mitchell, Vice President National Account
    Walker, based in Bentonville, AR, brings vast toy industry account leadership, coming to the PlayMonster team most recently from Buffalo Games and previously in key roles with Mattel, Ravensburger, Disney and Hasbro.
  • Jillian Rautenstrach, National Account Manager
    Jillian joins PlayMonster with over 15 years as a top performer in the toy industry, having most recently served at Mattel for ten years.
  • Rebecca Kirschner, National Account Manager
    Rebecca joins PlayMonster with more than ten years of toy industry experience, having worked previously with Melissa and Doug and formerly Schylling.
  • Amy Nguyen, eCommerce Merchandising Manager
    Amy joins PlayMonster from wPromote and Spectrum Brands and will focus on expansion of the company’s eCommerce presence.

 

Jena Smart, National Accounts Manager, will also take on new responsibilities, leading PlayMonster’s efforts in the expanding specialty channel.

 

With a strong 2022 performance and a dynamic new range of 2023 product launches showing in retail previews, PlayMonster is continuing to actively expand its footprint in new spaces and channels, both in the US and globally.

“Our sales team is deeply committed to our partnership across all of our diverse retail channels,” says CEO Tim Kilpin. “We’re incredibly pleased to welcome the new team members and their added strengths to help maximize opportunity and growth across key accounts.”

For more information, visit playmonster.com.

 

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives of all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as Koosh®, Playskool, Spirograph®, The Magical World of Disney Trivia, “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, THINGS…®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Colorforms, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships® and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-Tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

 

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Contact:

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

Allison Yakeley
Beacon Communications (on behalf of PlayMonster)
ayakeley@beaconmediagrp.com

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SPIROGRAPH CONTINUES TO INNOVATE AND INSPIRE CREATIVITY WITH NEW SPIROGRAPH 3D, SPIROGRAPH MANDALA MAKER AND LICENSED SPIROGRAPH CYCLEX

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BELOIT, Wis. (September 6, 2022) — The classic way to create countless amazing designs, Spirograph, has delighted millions and inspired generations of artists for over 50 years by turning a blank page into a beautiful work of art. Hasbro, a global play and entertainment company and PlayMonster are excited to announce Spirograph is taking its classic spiral-design sets to new heights of creativity with a suite of exciting new launches this fall, including Spirograph 3D, the Spirograph Mandala Maker, Spirograph Cyclex Clips and Spirograph Cyclex Studio bringing much-anticipated licensed characters into the line for the first time!

Spirograph 3D | $14.99 | Ages 8+

Combining time-tested creativity with 3D fun, Spirograph 3D allows young artists to create amazing art that pops right off the paper! Make endless dimensional designs that will dazzle your eyes!

 

Spirograph Mandala Maker | $24.99 | Ages 8+

Inspired by the popular Mandala trend that has enchanted millions, Spirograph Mandala Maker invites artists of all ages to create beautiful large-scale Spirograph artwork using the interchangeable Mandala wheel, adding countless mandala patterns to create endlessly beautiful and captivating works of art.

 

Spirograph Cyclex Clips and Spirograph Cyclex Studio | $5.99 and $24.99  | Ages 5+

Spirograph is now available on-the-go for even more fun with Cyclex Clips, featuring popular characters from kids’ favorite movies and shows! Clip your favorite character on a backpack or gym bag to show your love, then unclip to use the Spirograph drawing tool whenever you feel crafty! With a special Cyclex drawing tool that combines the wheel and gears together, Spirograph Cyclex Clips make drawing fun and easy for kids 5+.

“As Spirograph products continue to be enjoyed by artists and craft enthusiasts alike, our passionate team of product designers are excited to innovate and introduce new ways for Spirograph fans to create,” says Lisa Wuennemann, vice president of marketing at PlayMonster. “We have more exciting ways to design and play on the way, so please stay tuned!”

For more information on the latest products from PlayMonster and Spirograph, please visit https://www.playmonster.com.

 

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives and strives to keep play alive for all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Spirograph®, Colorforms, My Fairy Garden®, Fashion Plates®, Latchkits®, Snap Ships®, Koosh® and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a  better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global  audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its  independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer  of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and  DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes  MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE,  DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner  brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship,  including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s  Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely  shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

© 2022 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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For More Information, Please Contact: 

 

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster Group LLC
(800) 524-4263
lisa.wuennemann@playmonster.com

 

Allison Yakeley
Beacon Communications
(on behalf of PlayMonster Group LLC)
ayakeley@beaconmediagrp.com