Spin Master, Ms. Rachel Announce New Collection of Early Childhood Learning Toys

Spin Master and children’s educators and entertainers, Rachel Griffin-Accurso and Aron Accurso, creators of the Ms. Rachel YouTube channel for babies and toddlers, have announced they are teaming up to create a collection of developmental and early childhood learning toys. The deal, brokered by CAA Brand Management, establishes Spin Master as Ms. Rachel’s global master toy licensee, delivering hands-on play to Ms. Rachel’s fanbase.

“We are thrilled to be Ms. Rachel’s partner in play,” says Doug Wadleigh, executive vice president, head, global toy brands, Spin Master. “As a progressive and trusted voice in early childhood learning, Ms. Rachel is a wonderful fit for our toy portfolio and will support Spin Master’s expansion into early childhood and developmental play.” 

The collection, designed in collaboration with child development experts, will take inspiration from Ms. Rachel and her videos supporting language development and early childhood milestones with a wide range of toys that will include plush, puzzles, playsets, vehicles, role-play toys and learning aides. The Ms. Rachel initiative further supports the company’s expansion into early childhood developmental play, following Spin Master’s acquisition of Melissa & Doug, scheduled to close in Q1 2024.

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“Play is the most powerful way a child can learn,” says Griffin-Accurso. “We have a big responsibility to fulfill the trust parents have in us, and together with Spin Master, we’re excited to deliver the high-quality toys our audience has been asking for, to help them learn, bond and thrive.”

“Ms. Rachel has become a trusted resource for today’s parents: loved for her inclusive and engaging approach, providing tools and inspiration for parents to help their young children learn and develop through play,” says Laura Henderson, executive vice president, M&A and special projects, Spin Master. “Now with Spin Master’s signature creative innovation and expertise in early childhood play, Ms. Rachel’s companion toy collection will help deepen children’s learning as families bond and re-create the play they see in her videos at home.”