This fall, families can collect toys with tiny books inside, featuring characters from Paramount’s PAW Patrol^™, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and PMI’s very own Monster Tales!

Booksy’ collectible toy line

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Uniting the exciting world of toys with the imaginative world of books is the brand new patented and trademarked ‘Booksy’ collectible toy line by renowned global toy company, PMI Kids World. In an era where screens dominate, this collectible toy line offers children and families a unique way to foster a love for play and reading. Featuring tiny books cleverly housed inside unique collectible figures, Booksy engages children in the tactile and imaginative experience of play and reading, one Booksy at a time. The line will launch in October with PMI’s original Monster Tales at Amazon, followed by an expansion in November with licensed character versions from the hugely popular worlds of PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, and Paramount+ original series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, at Walmart.

Designed, written, and illustrated for children and families, Booksy collectible figures are the perfect steppingstone to nurturing children’s literacy through the excitement of collecting both books and appealing figures. The core Booksy collection, titled Monster Tales, introduces a series of original characters, stories, and a special Monster Tales bookcase for young readers to place and display their growing mini book collections. Characters from mega popular franchises, such as Chase and Skye, pups from PAW Patrol, and Raphael and Michelangelo from Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will also bring familiar faces to the world of Booksy, making reading even more exciting for young fans of the beloved franchises.

Patented and trademarked, the Booksy toy line and the Monster Tales brand are PMI’s very own intellectual properties that introduces an innovative story-focused product variety featuring the talents of Christian Tremblay, branding specialist and a titan of the family entertainment industry with over 30 years of experience.

“As a parent and lifelong reader, I understand the importance of encouraging children to discover a love for reading and play that truly ignites their imaginations,” says Omer Dekel, CEO at PMI Kids’ World. “Booksy is particularly special to me because it’s an IP we’ve developed in-house and patented, blending the excitement of toys with the educational value of relatable life lessons and adventures in collectible books. I’m incredibly excited to see how Booksy will inspire and nurture the next generation.”

In October 2024, the Booksy Monster Tales Six Pack, featuring Monster Tales Dome figures, will launch on Amazon in the USA. This collection offers six unique characters for children aged 3-8 to collect. Additionally, the Booksy Monster Tales Bookshelf Collector Set, including a Monster Tales Booksy figure and a Collector’s Bookshelf, will also be available on Amazon. The first licensed version will be launched November 2024, introducing Booksy One Pack PAW Patrol and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dome figures at Walmart, and offering 12 beloved characters for young fans. Globally, the Booksy Monster Tales toy line is set for a Fall 2024 release, with key markets including the United States, United Kingdom (exclusively distributed by Character Options), France (exclusively distributed by Bandai France), the Middle East (exclusively distributed by iBrands), Canada (exclusively distributed by Red Planet), and more. The Booksy PAW Patrol and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy lines will be sold exclusively at 3,000 Walmart stores across the USA.

Renowned for turning trending IPs into must-have toys, PMI Kids World is excited to introduce their very own brand and line of Booksy toys, right in time for the holidays.

About PMI Kids World
Established in 1995, PMI Kids World is a leading gaming-sector toy manufacturer focused on licensing consumer products in over 170 countries. PMI Kids World gives licensed intellectual properties (IPs) a vibrant existence by creating high-quality, innovative, affordable toys and collectibles. We’re here to bring the mega children’s brands and the coolest lines to kids worldwide. Our lineup includes esteemed names like Sonic Prime, Pudgy Penguins, Brawl Stars, and many others. Rooted in our purpose is the aspiration to ensure that every child can partake in the delight of play, irrespective of their circumstances.

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• Instagram: @pmi_toys
• Facebook: @pmiltd
• Twitter: @pmitoys
• TikTok: @pmi_toys

About Booksy
Patented and trademarked by PMI Kids World, Booksy is the global toy company’s newest innovation in collectible toys and storytelling. Launching with PMI’s very own Monster Tales IP in October 2024, each Booksy character figure houses a miniature, full-colored storybook that empowers kids’ imagination by merging engaging play patterns with storytelling. Following Monster Tales, Booksy will also release versions based on popular kids licenses such as PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in November 2024. Designed for boys and girls ages 3 to 8, each story introduces kid-relatable life lessons that children, families, and teachers will love and enjoy.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

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Disneyland is known for constantly evolving, always adding new attractions to keep the magic alive for its visitors. However, with every new addition, some beloved classics must make way for the future. This time, it’s the Red Car Trolley that will soon be making its final rounds in Disney California Adventure.

A Farewell to the Red Car Trolley

The Red Car Trolley, introduced in 2012 as part of the much-needed renovation of Disney California Adventure, is set to close in early 2025. The trolley was one of the key features of the park’s first major revamp, transforming the Sunshine Plaza entrance into the nostalgic Buena Vista Street. This reimagining aimed to transport visitors back to the 1920s, reflecting the era when Walt Disney first arrived in California. The Red Car Trolley became a symbol of this transformation, offering guests a charming ride from Buena Vista Street, past the Carthay Circle restaurant, and down Hollywood Boulevard.

An Attraction with a Story

The trolleys were more than just another ride—they were a tribute to Southern California’s history. Disney Imagineer Ray Spencer led the trolley project, drawing inspiration from the Pacific Electric Railway, which served the region from the 1900s until the rise of freeways in the 1960s. Spencer had a personal connection to the trolleys; his father took him on the last Red Car line in 1961.

To ensure authenticity, Disney even added overhead cables and replicated the sound of the original car horns, despite the fact that the trolleys themselves were battery-powered. The trolleys were designed with meticulous attention to detail: Car No. 623 paid homage to the year Disney arrived in California and founded the Walt Disney Company (1923), while Car No. 717 was a nod to Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955.

Making Way for the Future

As much as fans love the Red Car Trolley, the need for new experiences drives Disneyland’s ongoing evolution. The expansion of Avengers Campus, a growing favorite among visitors, will require the space currently occupied by the trolley’s car barn, where the vehicles charge their batteries. To make room for two new rides in this superhero-themed area, the Red Car Trolley will be retired, with its last trips taking place in early 2025. Specific closure dates will be announced this winter.

The closure of the Red Car Trolley is bittersweet, marking the end of an era that connected guests with a bygone time in California’s history. However, Disney’s commitment to bringing new and exciting adventures to its parks ensures that even as we say goodbye to old favorites, the future is full of possibilities. As Avengers Campus expands, guests can look forward to experiencing more of the Marvel universe in ways that only Disneyland can deliver.

While it’s always hard to see a piece of history go, the excitement of what’s to come at Disneyland is sure to keep the magic alive for generations to come.

For further reading, check out this link about Disney’s plans for California Adventure.

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Inspired by the brand’s iconic snack and the magic of summertime sleepovers, this delicious dreamland takes you inside the world of Rice Krispies Treats to make you feel like a kid again

Rice Krispies Treats

CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — This time of year is synonymous with getting back to routine and going back to school, but not for Rice Krispies Treats®. The brand is challenging families and fans to ditch the fall dread and get away for one more sweet summer vacation where you can live like a kid again—literally—at this one-of-a-kind destination: The Re-Treat Suite by Rice Krispies Treats^®.

Located in the newly renovated Red Jacket Beach Resort on seaside Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the Re-Treat Suite is an immersive takeover of a charming suite inspired by our classic snack and the nostalgia of summertime sleepovers, bringing fans inside the delicious world of Rice Krispies Treats.

The best part? This dream-like suite can be reserved at no cost to families and fans – all you have to do is pack up your crew, head to the Cape and let the core memory-making begin.

THIS SUITE IS SO SWEET

Designed for all-night fun and making memories that last a lifetime, guests will experience their favorite snack like never before. Wake up with ocean views from a giant Rice Krispies Treats bed. Ride down the slide from the top bunk of the double-stacked Treat bunkbeds. Build a massive marshmallow-y pillow fort. Create a new flavor of Rice Krispies Treats at the in-room Treat Yourself bar. Host a throwback movie marathon on a giant projector and marshmallow beanbags. Taste every flavor of Rice Krispies Treats in our super-stocked snack cabinets, including all our fan-favorites: Original, Chocolate, Strawberry, Chocolatey Chip Cookie Dough, Rainbow, Chocolatey Peanut Butter and more!

“At a time when families are packing their bags for back-to-school and early bedtime, we’re packing our bags for the Re-Treat Suite and this family-loved beach destination,” said Danielle Rappoport, Brand Director for Rice Krispies Treats. “We know that our iconic snack has the power to give our fans that wonderful sense of carefree fun. We hope the Re-Treat Suite gives guests an excuse to enjoy one more magical vacation with their loved ones before the sun sets on summer.”

What better place to enjoy an everlasting summer than Cape Cod – and at Red Jacket Beach Resort, a must-visit for travelers for generations? Beloved for its coastal charm and endless family-friendly activities, the Cape is the perfect August getaway for fans seeking a quintessential summertime adventure and the Red Jacket Beach Resort is no exception. Part of a multi-property resort group set upon a nearly one-mile stretch of beach along the Atlantic, the recently reimagined mid-Cape landmark delights with its all-new look and feel, featuring multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, kid-centric activities, bike rentals and more, ensuring families will have endless fun to explore when they step outside of the Re-Treat Suite by Rice Krispies Treats.

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HOW TO BOOK YOUR UNFORGETTABLE STAY

Families and fans can request to book one of five different two-night, three-day stays at the Re-Treat Suite by Rice Krispies Treats now throughout the month of August by visiting RiceKrispiesTreatsReTreat.com – all for the joyful cost of $0. And yes, you can bring the whole crew, as the Suite accommodates up to six guests in one queen bed, one set of twin bunk beds, and two rollaway beds.

Set your alarms! Bookings will be awarded to a limited number of fans on a first-come, first-served basis and will open on a rolling basis starting Monday, August 12* at 12PM EST. The stays will be available for booking as follows:  

• Monday, August 12 at 12pm ET: August 16-18 open for booking
• Wednesday, August 14 at 12pm ET: August 20-22 open for booking
• Friday, August 16 at 12pm ET: August 23-25 open for booking
• Monday, August 19 at 12pm ET: August 27-29 open for booking
• Friday, August 23 at 12pm ET: August 30-September 1 open for booking

Looking for ways to extend the summer magic or create your own Rice Krispies Treats-infused sleepover at home? Follow @RiceKrispiesTreats on TikTok, @RiceKrispiesTreatsUS on Instagram, or find us on your favorite social media platform for more fun ways to celebrate all month long.

*The five 2-night stays are not a contest. Stays will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be responsible for their own travel to and from the Re-Treat Suite by Rice Krispies Treats. Visit RiceKrispiesTreatsReTreat.com for full details.

About Kellanova

Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats®, RXBAR®, Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®, Special K®, Coco Pops®, and more, Kellanova’s vision is to become the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people.

At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at https://www.kellanova.com.

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About Red Jacket Resorts

Located on the Yarmouth shores of Cape Cod, the Red Jacket Resorts collection offers five spectacular resorts that cater to families, couples, private groups, and weddings alike. Spanning across the shores of Mid Cape, the EOS Hospitality-owned properties include Red Jacket Beach Resort, Blue Water Resort, Riviera Beach Resort, Green Harbor Resort and Blue Rock Resort. The collection of hotels that has welcomed guests for over 50 years feature family-friendly accommodations, amenities and more with private beaches, indoor/outdoor pools, summer programming, water activities, Kids Clubs, a rejuvenation spa, and one overlooking a championship par 3 golf course. With an ideal proximity to the charming towns of Cape Cod, guests have easy access to nearby shops, walking and biking trails, boating excursions, and more to explore the popular summertime and beyond destination.

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