- Playmates Holdings annual report for fiscal 2025 flagged sharp deterioration in group performance, driven by weaker toy demand and lower Hong Kong commercial property valuations.
- Toy unit cited escalating US-China trade tensions, tariff changes, and a quieter entertainment slate for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Godzilla x Kong as key headwinds.
- Playmates Toys posted a net loss of HKD 15 million, reflecting lower shipments, tariff costs, and higher development spend tied to new launches.
- Company disclosed non-renewal of TMNT license agreement, removing brand from product lineup for next license period starting in 2027.
- Management pointed to Power Rangers rollout as near-term growth driver in 2026, with Godzilla x Kong: Supernova movie set for March 2027 as next major catalyst.
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