and have fun at the same time!” Moonbug has also signed multiple licensing partners in categories beyond toys, including Roshambo for a collection of Blippi sunglasses, Disguise for Blippi costumes, Simon & Schuster for CoComelon board books, Centric for CoComelon pajamas, and Sprout Organics for CoComelon snacks. This year, kids can practically eat, sleep, and breathe their favorite Moonbug shows. In addition to more hours of entertainment and expanding licensed offerings for its well-established trio of shows including Blippi, CoComelon, and Little Baby Bum, there’s even more on the horizon for this new-age entertainment giant, thanks in large part to partnerships with more than 120 licensees. “We will be releasing licensed toy programs for other Moonbug shows, including Arpo, Morphle, and some other new exciting shows on the horizon that have yet to be announced — stay tuned for more,” Simon teases. For Moonbug, it’s all about presenting kid-safe content in a fresh, innovative way. And from backpacks to vitamins, the fun and joy that Moonbug shows provide extends far off the screen and into every aspect of kids’ lives. ✪
COCOMELON MUSICAL LEARNING BUS (JUST PLAY) Kids can engage in their own early learning adventures with JJ. Begin the musical bus ride by pressing JJ to play educational songs and nursery rhymes, including “The Alphabet Song” and “The Wheels on the Bus.” The brightly colored shapes on the top of the bus even light up to the music. Little learners can slide the melon on the side of the bus to select one of four educational modes: Letters, Sounds, Words, or Numbers. It even features a built-in handle, so kids can play and learn on the go. Ages: 3+ MSRP: $24.99 Availability: Walmart, Amazon (October)
Ages: 6 MOS.+ MSRP: $14.99 Available: Amazon, Walmart
Inspired by a fan-favorite Blippi episode, this freewheeling Excavator features a working arm dig and playable sound effects, including “The Excavator Song.” With the free-wheeling feature, kids can really take the vehicle for a spin. The Excavator includes six themed accessories such as traffic cones and an exclusive, 3-inch articulated Blippi figure that can hold an assortment of construction tools. Ages: 3+ MSRP: $24.99 Available: Amazon, walmart.com, target.com (September)
BLIPPI TODDLER BOYS VELCRO STRAP SNEAKERS (GROUND UP)
LITTLE TIKES LITTLE BABY BUM TWINKLE PLUSH (MGA ENTERTAINMENT) The perfect nighttime buddy for your baby, Little Baby Bum Twinkle the Star Plush sings the song “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” while helping to create a soothing sleep routine. This snuggly plush toy is great for quiet-time play and soothing nap time relaxation.
BLIPPI EXCAVATOR (JAZWARES)
COCOMELON: THE WHEELS ON THE BUS BOARD BOOK (SIMON & SCHUSTER) This school bus-shaped, interactive, novelty board book has wheels that really turn and will get readers giggling with its fun take on the classic song. Kids can pretend to ride on the bus and sing along with JJ and his pals as the driver opens and shuts the school bus door, the wipers swish, the lights blink, the horn beeps, and more.
These Blippi-inspired sneakers feature a pull-tab, velcro closure. Kids can celebrate their Blippi fandom with these blue, orange, and heather grey shoes, complete with Blippi’s iconic glasses. They feature a cushioned footbed and a durable outsole, and come in sizes 5-10. Ages: 2+ MSRP: $32.00 Available: groundupshop.com
Ages: 0-5 MSRP: $7.99 Available: Walmart (September)
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