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Hasbro partners with Nintendo for Legend of Zelda toys

“For decades, The Legend of Zelda franchise has captivated fans through its deep lore, unforgettable characters and enduring sense of discovery,” said Billy Lagor, President Toys and Board Games at Hasbro.

First UK Gundam store opens in London

“The opening of our permanent Gundam Base Store in the UK represents the strength and heritage of the Gundam brand, as well as the wider growth of anime as a whole,” said Kazu Kojima, Commercial Director at Bandai Toy & Hobby UK.

Pudgy Penguins comic book trilogy to debut at San Diego Comic-Con

“What started as a comic book quickly became something much bigger for us,” said Peter Lobanov, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Pudgy Penguins.

Konami Cross Media NY partners with Mad Cave Studios for Contra comic book series

“The adrenaline-pumping world of Contra has always been rooted in rich, character-driven action, making it a perfect candidate for the comic book medium,” said Jennifer Coleman, Senior Vice President, Licensing and Marketing at Konami Cross Media NY.

Roland teams with Universal Products & Experiences for Minions keyboard

The GO:KEYS 3 Minion fuses Roland’s musical instrument design with Minions images and a variety of official Minions voice sounds.

LEGO and Paramount debut LEGO Icons SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom building set

The 1,794 piece set includes Bikini Bottom’s most recognisable landmarks.

Ian Downes, Simon Gresswell, Andrew Levy and Daniel Avener talk industry evolutions, collaborations – and lessons

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes discusses industry twists and turns with three of his former colleagues from Copyright Promotions – Simon Gresswell, Andrew Levy and Daniel Avener.

Kong X Godzilla: The Ride to open at Lotte World Adventure in South Korea

The attraction features two interconnected eight-passenger ride vehicles that transport guests on an adventure through Hollow Earth.

Jones Soda Co. celebrates 30th anniversary with latest Crayola collaboration

“This collaboration represents the type of authentic partnership we believe can create meaningful brand momentum,” said Scott Harvey, Chief Executive Officer of Jones Soda Co.

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