Tag: Toys

Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce featured in ‘Little People’ collector set

#Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are featured in ‘Little People’ collector set | from: @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs, aside from being the reigning Super Bowl champions, are one of the most popular teams in the league. The passionate fan base has formed a unique bond with the team throughout its existence, and memories are commemorated in various ways.

Mattel recently announced the launch of the NFL Little People Collector™ Series, including an exclusive set designed for Chiefs fans. The exclusive sets will be displayed in commemorative packaging and feature NFL players and the super fans of ‘Chiefs Kingdom’ as Little People figures.

“Our 2023 Little People Collector NFL Series celebrates the football superfan inside all of us, which is why we are thrilled to unveil these exclusive sets for all 32 NFL teams,” said Chuck Scothon, SVP and General Manager of Fisher-Price. “Whether you’re a football enthusiast or a die-hard fan, these sets are a must-have piece of sports memorabilia that celebrates each and every team, plus the fans and the players that make this sport truly great.”

The Chiefs are one of a handful of teams with figures specially crafted to fit a player’s likeness. Several sets feature specialty sculpted figures, such as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and tight end Travis Kelce.

Chiefs fans can also enter the Little People Collector: FANtasy Frenzy Sweepstakes. Each league member will be transformed into their very own Little People® superfan with a personalized jersey and custom collector’s box.

Fantasy leagues can enter the sweepstakes until September 7 at MattelCreations.com/lpcnfl

Hasbro released their new NERF mascot named ‘Murph’ and everyone was disturbed by its look

Who…who asked for this?

If you grew up in contemporary America, there is positively very little way you never played with Hasbro’s NERF foam toys.

I know, I know. Just mentioning this probably brings up some traumatic memories. Your dog probably chewed up your beloved NERF football from when you were eight, and you still refuse to throw it away. I get it, and I’m genuinely sorry.

Bad news: What I’m about to describe isn’t going to make you feel any better. On Friday, Hasbro revealed their new NERF mascot, “Murph,” a.k.a. their agent of chaos. This toy mascot monstrosity certainly lives up to the billing of a worthy messenger of the apocalypse:

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Is that supposed to make children excited to shoot foam  and/or toss it around to each other? Because if I was 10-years-old now and saw that, I’d never leave the house. No. Thank. You.

Per AdWeek‘s Paul Hiebert:

Murph, [is] an anthropomorphic character made entirely out of Nerf darts.

“We wanted to introduce a mascot that represents this ageless, unbridled fun that lives in all of us and creates a physical embodiment of that feeling you get when you play with Nerf,” said Adam Kleinman, svp and gm of Nerf at parent company Hasbro.

Kleinman noted the marketing push around Murph, who he described as a playful spirit and gifted athlete, is based on internal research showing parents desire to create moments of active play they experienced as kids with their own children.

We’ll let the Internet take it from here.