This year's Hape booth showcases PowerOn™, a next-generation, air-filled soccer ball that turns play into usable power and community impact — building on the original concept previously known as SOCCKET®, now enhanced for improved playability, durability, and accessibility.
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Is Better Outside (LIBO), a subsidiary of Hape, will debut PowerOn™, the world's only energy-generating soccer ball, at New York Toy Fair 2026. Attendees can experience it first-hand at the Hape booth #635 beginning February 14, 2026, where the ball's kinetic energy technology is showcased powering small external devices via USB-C and illuminating through its integrated lighting feature.
Built on the simple idea that the more you play, the more power you create, PowerOn is designed to resonate with parents, educators, and young athletes alike—bringing together sport, STEM learning, and real-world utility in a single product.
A New Era of Play-Powered Innovation
PowerOn represents the next evolution of the original SOCCKET energy-generating concept—reimagined for today's families, communities, and modern play. The new version is air-filled for dramatically improved playability, engineered for greater durability, and is designed to be more accessible, with manufacturing efficiencies targeted to bring the product to market at an estimated 30–40% lower cost than earlier generations.
"PowerOn represents a new generation of play-powered products," said Ed O'Brien, Managing Director of LIBO. "We're committed to building an entire platform of energy-generating sports and play—from soccer to other ball sports and beyond—and Toy Fair is the perfect place to reintroduce this category to the world."
Purpose Built for Everyday Life—and When It Matters Most
PowerOn is designed for both daily play and practical utility. In addition to helping kids stay active, the product's generated energy can be used in moments when backup power and light are especially meaningful—whether at home during outages or as part of broader community and humanitarian use cases.
LIBO also plans to continue the impact model behind the original SOCCKET product: for every 10 PowerOn balls purchased, one will be sponsored for a community in need and distributed through partner organizations and programs.
Continuing the SOCCKET Legacy
LIBO acquired Uncharted Power's energy-generating play product business to carry the SOCCKET legacy forward through PowerOn, grounded in the idea that play can create real-world value.
The original SOCCKET ball was invented by Jessica O. Matthews while she was a student at Harvard. Matthews held dual U.S.–Nigeria citizenship, and an experience during a family trip to Nigeria—in which frequent power outages forced reliance on noisy diesel generators—helped spark her belief that energy access could be reimagined through simple, everyday activities.
SOCCKET and Uncharted's early energy-generating play work drew support from athletes and cultural leaders over the years, including Magic Johnson, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul, helping raise awareness of the intersection of play and community impact.
"I created the first version of this ball because I wanted to prove—especially to kids and families facing daily challenges—that you don't have to accept the status quo," said Matthews. "It was born from a desire to solve a real problem, and seeing PowerOn bring that idea forward with better playability, broader accessibility, and a renewed commitment to community impact is incredibly meaningful."
What's Next: World Cup Activations and Retail Availability
Following Toy Fair, LIBO plans PowerOn activations tied to global football culture and major summer moments, including events aligned with World Cup host cities, ahead of anticipated retail availability later in Fall 2026.
To learn more, schedule a demo, or request press materials, visit PowerOnBall.com or contact Swerve Strategic (contact info below).
Product & Press Information
Toy Fair Location: Hape Booth #635
Toy Fair Dates: February 14–17, 2026 Booth Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Product Availability: Targeting Fall 2026; U.S. availability expected September 9, 2026 Estimated Price Range: $59.99 - $69.99 anticipated
About LIBO
Life Is Better Outside (LIBO) is a Colorado-based company focused on outdoor active experiences that inspire movement, connection, and discovery. Across its family of brands, including P/1, Do-U-Play, and Trelines, LIBO develops innovative sporting goods, games, and backyard adventure accessories that meet the evolving expectations of today's consumers. A subsidiary of Hape International, LIBO is committed to quality, innovation, and elevating everyday active play.
About Hape
Hape is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, eco-friendly toys. Hape's mission is to promote the development of young minds through playful, innovative toys designed to inspire creativity and learning. With a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship, Hape brings educational play to families worldwide.
About Uncharted Power and SOCCKET
Uncharted Power is an award-winning renewable energy company that pioneered motion-based energy innovation and introduced the SOCCKET energy-generating play concept as a new way to turn everyday activity into power and possibility.
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The Power Is Back On: LIBO (a Hape Company) Debuts the New PowerOn™ Energy-Generating Soccer Ball at New York Toy Fair 2026, Ahead of Broader Retail and E-Commerce Launch Later This Year
The Power Is Back On: LIBO (a Hape Company) Debuts the New PowerOn™ Energy-Generating Soccer Ball at New York Toy Fair 2026, Ahead of Broader Retail and E-Commerce Launch Later This Year
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50-year study of the US market and 20 years of foreign market data informs components of market value.
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces the release of the Ocean Tomo Intangible Asset Market Value (IAMV) study. With this release, the study now reflects a panel of 50 years of data in the US market and 20 years of data in foreign markets.
The study examines the components of market value, specifically the role of intangible assets, across a range of global indexes. IAMV is shown as of calendar year end by subtracting net tangible asset value from market capitalization.
Commenting on the Components of S&P 500® Market Value, economic expert and study author Matthew Johnson observes, "the composition of corporate value has undergone a fundamental transformation over the past five decades." In 1975, tangible assets—property, plant, equipment, inventory, and other physical capital—represented 83% of the market value of companies comprising the S&P 500 index, with intangible assets accounting for only 17%. By the end of 2025, this relationship had completely inverted: intangible assets now constitute approximately 92% of S&P 500 market capitalization, while tangible assets have been reduced to a mere 8%. Johnson adds, "This 75 percentage point shift represents what Ocean Tomo has defined as 'economic inversion'— a wholesale transformation in the nature of value creation whereby economic worth has migrated from what can be 'touched' to what can be 'thought'."
The magnitude and implications of this transformation are comparable to the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. Just as the Industrial Revolution fundamentally restructured economic activity from agrarian and craft-based production to mechanized manufacturing, the intangible revolution has redefined the sources and measurement of corporate value in the 21st century. Ocean Tomo Co-founder and J.S. Held Chief Intellectual Property Officer, James E. Malackowski observes, "While the Industrial Revolution required a century to unfold fully, the intangible revolution has occurred within a single human lifespan, with particularly rapid acceleration occurring in the 1985-2005 period when intangible asset market value increased from 32% to 79%—a remarkable 47 percentage point surge in just two decades."
The 2020-2025 period deserves special attention: S&P 500 IAMV remained stable at approximately 90% despite the Federal Reserve implementing the most aggressive monetary tightening cycle in four decades. Dr. Nikki Tavasoli, PhD, shares, "Traditional financial theory predicts that intangible-intensive firms should be highly sensitive to interest rate changes due to their long-duration cash flows and limited collateral value." She adds, "The observed stability challenges this prediction and requires explanation, which we address in a forthcoming paper."
In 2005, the IAMV study was expanded beyond the S&P 500 to explore the components of value in several key international markets. Stock market indexes from Europe, China, Japan, and South Korea were selected and analyzed to determine the comparable role of intangible assets.
To learn more about the 2025 Intangible Asset Market Value Study, download the report, visit: https://oceantomo.com/intangible-asset-market-value-study/.
Ocean Tomo's unique understanding of intellectual property (IP) value is driven by the firm's engagement across all matters involving intangible assets, spanning strategic planning, investments, disputes, and transactions. Litigation outcomes refine valuation methodologies, while advisory engagements are shaped by real-world insights from both the boardroom and public markets. Transaction outcomes—buying, selling, and licensing IP—validates strategic decisions and informs how IP is valued in practice. Ocean Tomo valuations used by IP owners to access capital provides insight on how financial institutions recognize IP as a bankable asset. This continuous feedback strengthens the team's ability to deliver credible, actionable insights across all matters involving intangible assets.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90% of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of Fortune 100 Companies.
J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB or Ocean Tomo Investments, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/SIPC. All rights reserved.
Media Contact
Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held, +1 786 833 4864, Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com, JSHeld.com
50-year study of the US market and 20 years of foreign market data informs components of market value.
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces the release of the Ocean Tomo Intangible Asset Market Value (IAMV) study. With this release, the study now reflects a panel of 50 years of data in the US market and 20 years of data in foreign markets.
The study examines the components of market value, specifically the role of intangible assets, across a range of global indexes. IAMV is shown as of calendar year end by subtracting net tangible asset value from market capitalization.
Commenting on the Components of S&P 500® Market Value, economic expert and study author Matthew Johnson observes, "the composition of corporate value has undergone a fundamental transformation over the past five decades." In 1975, tangible assets—property, plant, equipment, inventory, and other physical capital—represented 83% of the market value of companies comprising the S&P 500 index, with intangible assets accounting for only 17%. By the end of 2025, this relationship had completely inverted: intangible assets now constitute approximately 92% of S&P 500 market capitalization, while tangible assets have been reduced to a mere 8%. Johnson adds, "This 75 percentage point shift represents what Ocean Tomo has defined as 'economic inversion'— a wholesale transformation in the nature of value creation whereby economic worth has migrated from what can be 'touched' to what can be 'thought'."
The magnitude and implications of this transformation are comparable to the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. Just as the Industrial Revolution fundamentally restructured economic activity from agrarian and craft-based production to mechanized manufacturing, the intangible revolution has redefined the sources and measurement of corporate value in the 21st century. Ocean Tomo Co-founder and J.S. Held Chief Intellectual Property Officer, James E. Malackowski observes, "While the Industrial Revolution required a century to unfold fully, the intangible revolution has occurred within a single human lifespan, with particularly rapid acceleration occurring in the 1985-2005 period when intangible asset market value increased from 32% to 79%—a remarkable 47 percentage point surge in just two decades."
The 2020-2025 period deserves special attention: S&P 500 IAMV remained stable at approximately 90% despite the Federal Reserve implementing the most aggressive monetary tightening cycle in four decades. Dr. Nikki Tavasoli, PhD, shares, "Traditional financial theory predicts that intangible-intensive firms should be highly sensitive to interest rate changes due to their long-duration cash flows and limited collateral value." She adds, "The observed stability challenges this prediction and requires explanation, which we address in a forthcoming paper."
In 2005, the IAMV study was expanded beyond the S&P 500 to explore the components of value in several key international markets. Stock market indexes from Europe, China, Japan, and South Korea were selected and analyzed to determine the comparable role of intangible assets.
To learn more about the 2025 Intangible Asset Market Value Study, download the report, visit: https://oceantomo.com/intangible-asset-market-value-study/.
Ocean Tomo's unique understanding of intellectual property (IP) value is driven by the firm's engagement across all matters involving intangible assets, spanning strategic planning, investments, disputes, and transactions. Litigation outcomes refine valuation methodologies, while advisory engagements are shaped by real-world insights from both the boardroom and public markets. Transaction outcomes—buying, selling, and licensing IP—validates strategic decisions and informs how IP is valued in practice. Ocean Tomo valuations used by IP owners to access capital provides insight on how financial institutions recognize IP as a bankable asset. This continuous feedback strengthens the team's ability to deliver credible, actionable insights across all matters involving intangible assets.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90% of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of Fortune 100 Companies.
J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB or Ocean Tomo Investments, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/SIPC. All rights reserved.
Media Contact
Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held, +1 786 833 4864, Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com, JSHeld.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Ocean Tomo Releases 2025 Intangible Asset Market Value Study Results
