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Thrill Geek
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
Celebrate 626 Day with New Lilo & Stitch Collections from Disney and Partners
Get ready to blast off into blue alien fandom—626 Day is here! Today, June 26, Disney fans around the globe will celebrate Stitch, everyone's favorite mischief-maker from Lilo & Stitch , with a lineup of all-new toys, apparel, collectibles, and more. This year's 626 Day celebration brings a wave of exclusive products across mass retailers and including: New apparel collections from Cakeworthy and RSVLTS Exclusive Stitch and Angel plush from Disney Store Japan A first-of-its-kind animatronic Stitch plush from Just Play, available for pre-order A playful H&M collection featuring tropical Stitch styles A themed jewelry line from RockLove with galactic flair What started in 2019 as a fan-driven trend across social media has now evolved into a major Disney Consumer Products campaign. Recognizing the viral impact of #626Day and Stitch's growing popularity on platforms like TikTok and Disney+, Disney officially embraced the holiday in 2021—and it's only grown bigger every year. The celebration is especially meaningful this summer, following the massive success of the Lilo & Stitch live-action film, which premiered to a record-breaking $183 million over Memorial Day weekend. Stitch has since become the fastest-growing brand in Disney Consumer Products, projected to top $3 billion at retail by the end of 2025. Fans can expect exclusive drops, themed content, and family-friendly merchandise that captures the spirit of Stitch and his 'ohana. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the franchise for the first time, 626 Day is your chance to celebrate 23 years of love for Experiment 626. Janine is a theme park and pop culture nerd from an early age. Since 1994, she's been traversing the theme park world and has enjoyed all things from Halloween events to new ride releases and beyond. When she's not at a theme park, she's probably at a concert or doing something fun with her kiddo.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RELATABLE EXPANDS GLOBAL TOYS AND GAMES FOOTPRINT WITH STRATEGIC SHIFT IN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
New Partnerships With Just Play, Character Options, And Banter Toys Set The Stage For Accelerated International Growth For Relatable NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Relatable, a modern entertainment company transforming social trends into products for Gen Z, millennials, and their families, today announced a strategic shift in its international distribution business. The company has entered into new partnerships with leading distributors in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand to expand its global reach and accelerate growth in key markets. The following partnerships will support Relatable's global expansion: In Europe, Relatable has partnered with Just Play, a key player in the European toy and games industry. Beginning January 2026, Just Play will oversee distribution across the region and expand its portfolio to include games, while also supporting Relatable's growth in the plush category, where the Emotional Support Pals plush line has become a best-seller in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Relatable is teaming up with Character Options, a prominent distributor with an established presence in the market. The partnership is set to begin in the second half of 2025, ensuring the distribution of Relatable's products across key retailers in the region. In Australia and New Zealand, Relatable has partnered with Banter Toys & Collectibles, a leader in the toy markets across both regions. This collaboration, set to begin later this year, marks a significant step in expanding Relatable's presence and strengthening its foothold in these markets. "This is a pivotal moment for Relatable as we expand our reach with leading international partners," said Casey Collins, Chief Commercial Officer at Relatable. "Our mission has always been to create culturally resonant, trend-driven products that connect with consumers worldwide. Partnering with Just Play, Character Options and Banter Toys not only strengthens our international foundation, but also opens the door for new creative collaborations, retail innovation, and meaningful global brand engagement. We're excited to shape the future of play on a broader stage and continue to accelerate our recent growth." These new international partnerships build on Relatable's momentum as a fast-growing force in the global toy and games industry. Following over 30% growth in North America in 2024, the company is focused on replicating that success globally. By scaling operations abroad and strengthening retail integration, Relatable aims to drive demand for its trend-led products in new and emerging markets. These strategic partnerships are key to delivering results and expanding its best-selling brands across categories worldwide. For more information on Relatable's robust product line, visit About RelatableRelatable (Formerly What Do You Meme?) is a creatively driven think tank powered by makers and entertainers who create fun, social, and of course relatable games, toys, plush items, and wellness products for all ages. Founded in 2016 by Ben Kaplan, Elie Ballas, and Elliot Tebele, the company was originally named after its flagship game, What Do You Meme?, and rebranded in 2023 to reflect its diverse offerings. Notable products include Emotional Support Pals, Buzzed, Let's Get Deep, Incoherent, Tower Stack, Hunt A Killer, and the viral Happy Helpers Menstruation Crustacean heating pads. With over 30% market share, Relatable is the category leader in adult party games. Relatable is the fastest-growing toy and game company, with What Do You Meme? remaining a worldwide best-seller. Products are available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, and online at Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for updates. About Just PlayJust Play is a passionate toy company and global leader across a broad range of children's consumer goods including figures, playsets, dolls, plush, role-play and dress-up. They create unique and innovative proprietary lines, as well as award-winning products based on popular children's entertainment brands with best-in-class licensing partners. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and is a top toy manufacturer, according to Circana. To learn more about Just Play's products, please visit or follow the company on Instagram (@JustPlayProducts) or Facebook/JustPlay. About Character OptionsCharacter Options Limited is part of The Character Group plc founded in 1991- an AIM listed company. The Character Group plc is one of the UK's leading toy companies and is engaged in the design, development, and international distribution of a wide range of licensed and non-licensed product. The Character Group plc are the manufacturer of household brands such as Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, Simbrix, ChillFactor, Doctor Who, Flying Heroes, Teletubbies and Ben and Holly. The group is also 3rd party distributor for licenses such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fingerlings, Shimmer N' Sparkle, Mash'ems, LankyBox, and Aphmau. About Banter ToysBanter Toys & Collectibles are a leading distributor of licensed entertainment toys and collectibles in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1988, Banter Toys have been servicing mass market and specialty retailers in Australia and New Zealand. The company is able to offer its supplier partners very broad distribution beyond mass retailers due to its historical trading card relationship. The company attends all major trading card and toy industry events around the world, and exhibits every year at the Australian Toy Fair and New Zealand Toy Fair. Business Contact:Casey Collins | Chief Commercial Officercasey@ Media ContactAlexis Winkler | PR Manageralexis@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Relatable Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
