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Stern Pinball debuts Bond pinball machines celebrating 60 years of 007
A Pro Edition is themed around Dr No, while the Premium Edition celebrates You Only Live Twice.
Spookysaurus, Frobelles and Penny Kyriacou named winners of 2022’s Kelvyn Gardner License This! competition
The competition’s Product Design category saw students enter Wallace & Gromit concepts, with Penny Kyriacou emerging triumphant for her ‘Invent-A-Cards’ game.
NBC Universal merges Universal Brand Development and Universal Parks & Resorts Merchandise Group to form new division
“Joining these two talented teams into one group creates a powerhouse division – Universal Products & Experiences – focused on compelling consumer products and experiences both inside and outside our theme parks,” said Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts.
Elden Ring to get the board game treatment from Steamforged Games
“Elden Ring is a stunning, genre-defining video game, and we are humbled and privileged to be bringing it to your tabletops,” said Mat Hart, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Steamforged Games.
Random House Children’s Books welcomes new partners for the Richard Scarry brand
“We are delighted to have imaginative and unique new products from best-in-class partners hitting retail shelves over the next 12 months as we approach the 50th anniversary celebration of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go,” said Rachel Bader, Director of Licensing at Random House Children’s Books
The Point.1888 bolsters Battersea programme with partners across apparel, petcare and car travel
“Battersea’s licensing programme is going from strength to strength,” said Gabbi Langdorf, Senior International and Brand Manager at The Point.1888.
Dobble’s Dobbly to get the Scouts treatment in new merch range
The partnership between Asmodee and Scout Store will also see the launch of a Scouts edition of Dobble.
Fisher-Price gives E.T. the Little People treatment
The set features three Little People figures styled like E.T., Elliott and Gertie from the 1982 film.
Funko Games debuts Pop!-inspired puzzles
“We believe that reimagining the iconic fun and recognisable Pop! imagery into a new line of puzzles will delight fans as they piece together their favourite pop-culture stories and characters,” said Deirdre Cross, General Manager of Funko Games.
BLE’s Brand Designs panel session to welcome WildBrain CPLG’s Michael Ogunseitan, Skew’s Oliver Dyer and Roald Dahl’s Stephanie Griggs
Areas being covered includes the importance of disruption, whether creatives are valued in the licensing industry, the relationship between commercial and creative teams – and lots more!