Hasbro’s Cat O’Brien talks innovation, 2024 highlights and vault brand plans
Cat O’Brien – Director of UK Licensing Consumer Products at Hasbro – discusses PEPPA PIG highlights, MONOPOLY plans and the power of nostalgia.
PAW Patrol-themed land to open at UK’s Chessington World of Adventures in 2026
The development will boast four PAW Patrol-themed rides, as well as guest accommodation and a customised retail offering.
Spin Master, Mattel, Funko and McFarlane Toys detail Superman ranges
Spin Master’s Kaiju Slime Battle set features a 12-inch Kaiju and a 6-inch Superman action figure.
Play Creators Awards 2025 finalists revealed
Winners will be revealed at this year’s Play Creators Awards on Tuesday, June 24th at London’s Under the Bridge.
Wow! Stuff debuts Toothless Puppetronic by RealFX
“This is more than just a toy,” said Dawn Lavalette, Managing Director, at WOW! Stuff.
Rocket Licensing brings Mercis and Cambridge Satchel together for Miffy capsule collection
“This exciting new partnership with Cambridge Satchel is a design masterclass,” said Charlie Donaldson, Joint Managing Director of Rocket Licensing.
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Beanstalk secures new partners for Monster Jam across apparel, art and balloons
“The Monster Jam range has already proven to be a retail powerhouse in the toy category, and these new licensing agreements will help extend the brand’s reach even further,” said Dave Tovey, AVP at Beanstalk.
“I’m seeing a lot of harlequin patterns”: Graphic designer Jilly Richards talks design trends
Graphic designer Jilly Richards on trends, client relationships and style guides.
Hasbro reveals Peppa Pig is getting a baby sister
A collection of new products that reflect the growing family will be available exclusively at Walmart from May 29th through to July 31st.
Paddington The Musical to open at London’s Savoy Theatre in November
“This is Paddington as you’ve never seen him before, bought to life by a team celebrating all of the magic and wonder of live theatre,” said Director Luke Sheppard.
Hasbro extends partnership with Disney for Star Wars and Marvel toys and games
“It’s an honour to be able to deepen our relationship with Disney Consumer Products to create even more magical play experiences for consumers across the globe,” said Tim Kilpin, Hasbro’s President, Toys, Board Games, Licensing and Entertainment.
