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Zuru hires Weta man, 120 staff as it gears up to launch ‘Disney-level’ content
Global toy brand Zuru expanding into video games and animated video content. Nick Mowbray told the Herald the company had formed a video game division plus a studio.
Zuru CFO targeted by deepfake video version of his boss Nick Mowbray on Teams call Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray is warning that an AI version of himself was used in an attempt to “recreate me’ and dupe Zuru’s chief financial officer, Christian Pellone, on a Microsoft Teams video call. “This is unbelievable. The sophistication is something everyone needs to be aware of. Mind-blowing,” he said.
Spy: Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams’ engagement revealed Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams confirmed their engagement to Spy from London this week. Williams, 42, has outdone himself with a stunning diamond solitaire that one expert estimated would be around 10 carats. The couple have more than made up for their low-key engagement with a romantic trip to Europe to enjoy the Rugby World Cup.
Anna Mowbray: people don't want to know about my money Zuru was founded by Anna Mowbray and Abigail Dougherty in Guangzhou, China. Their breakthrough toy was RoboFish, a plastic fish which moved when it came into contact with water. They spent $24m on film director Andrew Adamson’s home.
Small business: Tradie gear inspired by billion-dollar business Josh Rippin founded Waltyn Workwear after working at Zuru in Shenzen, China. With the help of a Prime Minister push and AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Leaders Getting Coffee: Nick Mowbray talks to Bruce Cotterill about cracking China and NZ politics Nick Mowbray is the co-founder of Zuru, one of the world's most successful toy companies. He spoke to Bruce Cotterill on his NZ Herald podcast Leaders Getting Coffee. He says success comes down to how willing you are and how long you sacrifice.
Baby shark bath toys recalled in Australia 'over risk of impalement' The toys made by company Zuru have been sold in Australia by Kmart, Woolworths, Big W, and Toymate as well as on Amazon. The ACCC has warned that, "when using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or kids pool, a child can slip and fall onto or sit on the hard plastic top fin"
Toy company Zuru fails in Lego trade mark case Zuru wanted to say on its packaging that its plastic bricks were compatible with Lego's bricks. Lego took exception to the claim, arguing compatibility statements containing the word “Lego’ infringed its trade mark. Justice Graham Lang has ruled in favour of Lego in a High Court decision delivered on July 12.
Baby Shark toys recalled after ‘impalement injuries and puncture wounds' More than 7m of the Baby Shark Sing & Swim toys have been urgently recalled. Manufacturer Zuru 'is aware of 12 reports of children falling or sitting onto the recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toy, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds' Nine of the incidents required stitches or medical attention.
Millions of Baby Shark toys recalled after 12 injured children reports Around 7.5 million of the Robo AliveJunior Baby Shark Sing & Swim bath toys are being recalled. Manufacturer Zuru said it was 'aware of 12 reports of children falling or sitting onto' the recalled toy, resulting in 'impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds' Nine of the incidents required stitches or medical attention.
Baby Shark Bath Toy Recalled After Cutting Children California-based company Zuru is recalling 7.5 million of the plastic shark-shaped toys after at least 12 reports of children injured by them. The toy’s sharp dorsal fin, which can cut or stab children if they fall on it, is the problem.
Baby Shark bath toys recalled after children are wounded by falling on them The full-size and mini versions of Zuru's Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys have been recalled from shelves. A reported 12 injuries have been suffered by a child sitting or falling on the toys. The toys sold at Walmart and Target in the US from May 2019 through to March 2023.
No more baby shark do do do do! Shark toys recalled after 12 injuries reported Zuru, based in El Segundo, California, took this drastic step after receiving multiple reports of lacerations and puncture wounds caused by the toys. The recall applies to both full-size and mini versions of Zuru's robotic baby shark toys, specifically those equipped with hard plastic top fins.
No more baby shark do do do do! Shark toys recalled after 12 injuries reported The recall applies to both full-size and mini versions of Zuru's robotic baby shark toys, specifically those equipped with hard plastic top fins. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a total of twelve injuries have already been reported.
7.5 million Zuru ‘Baby Shark’ bath toys are being recalled in the US Zuru, an El Segundo, California-based toymaker, said it's recalling both full-size and mini versions of its robotic baby shark toys that have hard plastic top fins. Twelve injuries have already been reported with Zuru's full-sized Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys.
7.5 million 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled after... Zuru, an El Segundo, California-based toymaker, said it's recalling both full-size and mini versions of its robotic baby shark toys that have hard plastic top fins. Twelve injuries have already been reported with Zuru's full-sized Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys.
7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled For Impalement Risk To Children Zuru is voluntarily recalling around 7.5 million of these toys. Zuru is requesting that you first disable the tail fin by either cutting it off the full-sized products or bending it on the mini-sized product.
7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled. 12 kids were cut or stabbed playing with them Twelve injuries have already been reported with Zuru's full-sized Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys. Nine of these cases required stitches or medical attention. The toys were sold in-person and online at chains including Walmart, Target and CVS.
Baby Shark bath toys recalled after reports children wounded from falling or sitting on them Around 7.5 million children's bath toys based on Baby Shark have been recalled. Reports of children being injured through lacerations and puncture wounds. Manufacturer Zuru is recalling the full-size and mini versions of the robotic toys.
7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled. 12 kids were cut or stabbed playing with them Toymaker Zuru is recalling both full-size and mini versions of its robotic baby shark toys that have hard plastic top fins. Twelve injuries have already been reported with Zuru's full-sized Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys. Nine of these cases required stitches or medical attention.
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