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Toekenz Collectibles Announces Partnership with Mattel

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Toekenz Collectibles and its forthcoming, family-focused digital collectibles application today announced it has entered a licensing partnership with Mattel.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Toekenz Collectibles and its forthcoming, family-focused digital collectibles application today announced it has entered a licensing partnership with Mattel.
Through the partnership, Toekenz will create blockchain-based digital collectibles for children and families featuring some of Mattel's most iconic brands and characters.
We are proud to partner with Toekenz as we bring some of the most iconic Mattel IP to their cutting-edge platform."
Through licensing agreements with leading partners, Toekenz connects brands with their target audiences through the creation of blockchain-based digital collectibles, games, and communities.

Spin Master Corp. to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 2, 2022

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its third quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

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TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its third quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games.
Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups.
With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.

THE PAW PATROL® ARE CALLING ALL HEROES IN NICKELODEON AND VSTAR'S ALL-NEW LIVE SHOW PAW PATROL LIVE! "HEROES UNITE"

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Monday, September 12, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group today announced the launch of PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite," based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, airing on Nickelodeon and produced by Spin Master Entertainment. This brand-new production, which begins touring in the U.S. Feb. 2023, is an interactive live stage show, where members of the audience get to be heroes unleashed, helping the pups solve puzzles as honorary members of the pack, while they navigate the globe to make it back to Adventure Bay in the nick of time. Featuring stunning visual effects, captivating storytelling and a vibrant musical score that will have guests dancing in their seats and singing along, this staged extravaganza is jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family! Pre-sale begins Tuesday, Sept. 13th and select markets will go on public on sale on Friday, Sept. 16th.

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Package includes a premium seat and exclusive photo opp with PAW Patrol characters after the show.
For more information or to join the Tail Mail mailing list for presale and other exclusive offers, visit www.pawpatrollive.com .
VStar Entertainment Group is a leading entertainment company and producer of unforgettable live experiences for audiences in the U.S. and internationally.
With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.

Spin Master's Bakugan® Franchise Premieres New Metaverse Experience on Roblox

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Hosted within the Bakugan Battle League experience on Roblox, four to six episodes will drop each week, with streaming features.

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Hosted within the Bakugan Battle League experience on Roblox, four to six episodes will drop each week, with streaming features.
"Today, we are doubling down in the metaverse, delivering Bakugan to its global fanbase and Roblox's massive audience in another authentic, first of its kind immersive experience."
In addition to the five-month Bakugan streaming event, Spin Master will debut six Roblox co-branded digital gift cards from September to November.
The Bakugan Roblox digital gift card promotion will include an exclusive Bakugan metaverse item, a virtual Genesis Dragonoid that can be worn across other experiences on Roblox, and it will also grant access to all the new Bakugan characters when visiting the Bakugan Battle League experience on Roblox.

Spin Master Makes Fast Company's Fourth Annual List of the Best Workplaces for Innovators In the Consumer Products and Services Category

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The fourth annual list honors organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.

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The fourth annual list honors organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.
Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2022 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks winners from a variety of industries, including computer science, biotech, consumer packaged goods, non-profit, education, financial services, cybersecurity, engineering, diversity, sustainability, B2B, and consumer products and services.
"For close to 30 years, Spin Master has built a reputation rooted in innovation, pushing the boundaries of creativity," said Max Rangel, Spin Master's Global President and CEO.
Fast Company's "Best Workplaces for Innovators" issue is available online now, and the print issue will be on newsstands beginning August 16, 2022.

Spin Master Corp. to Report Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results on July 27, 2022

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

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TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its second quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

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TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its second quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games.
Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups.
With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.

Spin Master Entertainment Doctors Up a Fresh Spin on Preschool with New Animated Series "Vida the Vet"™

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

"Spin Master Entertainment has deep experience creating award-winning content and engaging stories for preschoolers that are infused with a sense of play," said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master's President of Entertainment.

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"Spin Master Entertainment has deep experience creating award-winning content and engaging stories for preschoolers that are infused with a sense of play," said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master's President of Entertainment.
Spin Master Entertainment is orchestrating a strategic global franchise roll-out and will lead consumer products cross-category licensing worldwide, starting with toys in 2024.
Vida the Vet complements Spin Master Entertainment's overall content pipeline of multiplatform entertainment all created with children in mind.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games.

Astralis Capital Among Second Round Investors as Sports Gambling Guides Receives an Additional $2M in Funding

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Sports Gambling Guides (SGG), the elite social media sports marketing company that was recently shortlisted for Sports Affiliate Of The Year at the 2022 SBC Awards, has announced its received an additional $2 million in second round funding from investors including Astralis Capital.

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Sports Gambling Guides (SGG), the elite social media sports marketing company that was recently shortlisted for Sports Affiliate Of The Year at the 2022 SBC Awards, has announced its received an additional $2 million in second round funding from investors including Astralis Capital.
Astralis Capital, meanwhile, is a venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and investing in transformative businesses in the digital gaming space via its Astralis Fund I LP, an iGaming, Sports Betting and Digital Gaming-focused Venture fund, co-managed by Tisno Onggara and Evan Meya.
Given the profile and trajectory of SGG, its not hard to see why they were selected by Astralis and others to receive further funding.
Troy Paul, Co-Founder and President of Sports Gambling Guides said: Were delighted to have been selected for funding by Astralis Capital and many other additional investors.

Spin Master Teams Up with Inner-City Arts Students in Pursuit of Amplifying Diversity Through Creative Play

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Character Creator set reimagines a traditional play pattern celebrating diversity and inclusion

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Character Creator set reimagines a traditional play pattern celebrating diversity and inclusion
TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, is putting a diversity spin onto a traditional play pattern with the launch of the Truly You!
Character Creator set from concept to consumers," said Jennifer Skewes, Vice President and Global Brand Team Leader, Activities & Building Sets at Spin Master.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games.
With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.

Spin Master Entertainment Brings Home The Golden Screen Award for PAW Patrol: The Movie™ - Presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

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Saturday, April 9, 2022

TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, has won The Golden Screen Award for Feature Film, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, for its box office hit PAW Patrol: The Movie.

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TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, has won The Golden Screen Award for Feature Film, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, for its box office hit PAW Patrol: The Movie.
The Golden Screen Award recognizes the Canadian film that grossed the highest domestic box office over the time period of Jan 1, 2021 to Feb 24, 2022.
PAW Patrol: The Movie stayed true to these rootswith more than 90% of the production being completed in Canada.
In addition to receiving The Golden Screen Award, Spin Master's PAW Patrol won Best Pre-School Program/Series and PAW Patrol Moto Pups: Pups vs the Ruff-Ruff Pack won Best Sound, Animation.