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Spin Master volunteers teamed up with Children's Aid Foundation of Canada to assemble comfort kits for children entering foster care for the first time. Tucked inside the nearly 2,500 backpacks filled with thoughtful items is our GUND Kai Bear, which we hope will provide a comforting hug and a forever friend to those who receive it.

In 2016, nestled inside a speckled egg, a magical creature was brought to life with the help of a child's curiosity, care and nurturing. Responding to the power of touch, over two million Hatchimals were “hatched” by children around the world within a matter of months. Since then, 14.2 million have been sold.    Soon, a new generation of kids will get their hands on an all-new, reimagined egg featuring enchanting new elements, innovative materials, and expanded interactions. Get ready for the magic to unfold once again.    🌟 Something Magical is Coming 🌟 - October 4, 2024, Hatchimals Day.

This week we are celebrating two prestigious award wins for Spin Master and Melissa & Doug! Spin Master has been awarded the Great Place To Work Certification for the second time in Canada and for the first time in the United States! This prestigious recognition is based solely on feedback from our employees about their experiences at Spin Master. In addition, Melissa & Doug has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek magazine. Thank you to our incredible team and their dedication to making Spin Master and Melissa & Doug a fantastic place to work. 

Half a century ago, a simple yet mind-bending puzzle was conceived that would take the world by storm. Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Rubik's Cube and honour the brilliant mind behind it, Ernő Rubik, on his 80th birthday! Professor Rubik’s invention has challenged curious minds around the world. It has educated students, influenced artists and designers, permeated pop culture and fostered communities of cubers, innovators and enthusiasts - ultimately inspiring generations of problem-solvers. Here's to 50 years of celebrating the power of curiosity and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity—happy anniversary to the Rubik’s Cube, and Happy Birthday its creator, Professor Ernő Rubik. “One day – I don’t know exactly when, I don’t know exactly why – but an idea took hold of me: I thought it would be interesting to put together eight small cubes in such a manner that they remained joined together but were also capable of being moved individually. I hadn’t the faintest idea whether it would be interesting to anyone else.” – Ernő Rubik, Cubed: The Puzzle of us All. New York: Flatiron Books, 2020. https://lnkd.in/gJ-d-TTw

Half a century ago, a simple yet mind-bending puzzle was conceived that would take the world by storm. Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Rubik's Cube and honour the brilliant mind behind it, Ernő Rubik, on his 80th birthday! Professor Rubik’s invention has challenged curious minds around the world. It has educated students, influenced artists and designers, permeated pop culture and fostered communities of cubers, innovators and enthusiasts - ultimately inspiring generations of problem-solvers. Here's to 50 years of celebrating the power of curiosity and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity—happy anniversary to the Rubik’s Cube, and Happy Birthday its creator, Professor Ernő Rubik. “One day – I don’t know exactly when, I don’t know exactly why – but an idea took hold of me: I thought it would be interesting to put together eight small cubes in such a manner that they remained joined together but were also capable of being moved individually. I hadn’t the faintest idea whether it would be interesting to anyone else.” – Ernő Rubik, Cubed: The Puzzle of us All. New York: Flatiron Books, 2020. https://lnkd.in/gJ-d-TTw

Punirunes is taking Anime Expo by storm this weekend, bringing an unforgettable experience right to your fingertips!   👉Fans can immerse in the digital pet, reaching their whole hand into the mysterious hole 🕳 and engaging with a squishy dome that Engadget described as a "mochi-wrapped joystick". 🍙 🕹   Be among the first in North America to bring a Punirunes home via our custom vending machine experience, plus tons of adorable giveaways inspired by the gummy-like characters.   📍 Find us at Anime Expo, WF9, just outside Petree Plaza.

🗨 “It’s a very special moment for the company as we celebrate our 30th anniversary this year. It’s so monumental, what a Canadian-born company means on the global toy, games and entertainment stage. We’re going to continue to grow, and I think it’s a wonderful story.” - Max Rangel 📰 The Toronto Star caught up with Spin Master’s Global President & CEO, Max Rangel, to discuss his journey to the C-suite, the children’s entertainment landscape in the digital age and what’s next for both Spin Master and our beloved PAW Patrol pups. https://lnkd.in/gD8Jyzs7

Congratulations to all of the WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment Wonder Women Awards nominees from Spin Master and Melissa & Doug. These talented women have served as role models, demonstrated exceptional leadership and have made a positive impact in the company and industry as a whole. Susan Abraham, Senior Manager, Global Trade Shows and Events – Unsung Hero Sofia Dumery, SVP of Design – Sustainability Excellence Laura Henderson, EVP, Global Head of Early Learning – Inbound Licensing Jill Iannella, VP Deman and Supply Planning – Unsung Hero Jessica Livingston, Design Director – Designer/Inventor Corporate Claudia Sandoval, Vice President of Product Development – Designer/Inventor Sonia Singh, Director Supply Chain Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Leader Now it's time to show our support and vote! #WonderWomenEverywhere #WWA2024

Open-mindedness and embracing diversity are core values that we live and work by at Spin Master. Not only do these values foster an environment that fuels innovation, but they also reinforce a workplace culture of respect and inclusivity. For Pride Month, our offices around the world celebrated in many ways including a fun office parade, decorating Pride t-shirts, lunches, treats and more.

#MyFavouriteToy was a rag doll, was big, with a plastic head and bright blue hair, I called her Clementina, she was my best friend, her appearance was different and striking, not like common dolls and I liked that and that's how I wanted to be me, different, beautiful and striking, everything that in reality I felt intimidated Clementina was confident and strong. Spin Master initiative, the Toy Movement aims to do the same for children faced with conflict or war by delivering inspiration, imagination, magic and joy to the children around the world, regardless of circumstances. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, we want to share the message that all children deserve the opportunity to play, learn and grow. For every share I receive on this post, one toy will be donated towards The Toy Movement (up to 100,000 toys). Learn more at thetoymovement.org.