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LEGO minifigure DJ Llama signs record deal with Astralwerks
“It’s an honour to sign the first ever llama and LEGO minifigure to a global record deal,” said Luke Armitage, VP of Marketing at Astralwerks.
Aviation Gin teams with Wrexham AFC on limited-edition bottle
The launch celebrates the takeover of Wrexham AFC by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – who also own Aviation Gin.
H&M teams with Héctor Bellerín on sustainable apparel collection
“I am happy to collaborate with H&M on this collection entirely made from sustainably sourced materials, and to push for a better future for fashion and the planet,” said Bellerín.
Sustainability in Licensing Conference to take place in June
“Our aim with SILC 2021 is to help both future-proof our industry and our world,” said conference curator Helena Mansell-Stopher.
The Mandalorian named License of the Year at 2021 Toy of the Year Awards
11 out of the 19 winners were based on brands, including The Mandalorian, Spawn, Super Mario and Back to the Future.
Animated Cluedo series on the way from the studio behind Bob’s Burgers
“Clue is an iconic whodunit property that exudes mystery and intrigue, and has fans all over the world – we can’t wait to share our reimagined animated version with audiences,” said eOne’s Pancho Mansfield.
Risk TV series in the works from House of Cards creator Beau Willimon
“In Beau, we’ve found an amazing combination of brilliant producer, singular creator, and avid fan of Risk,” said Michael Lombardo, president global television at eOne.
Nike and Taschen explore the design process behind The Ten with ICONS book
The Ten was a sneakers collaboration that saw Off-White founder Virgil Abloh deconstruct and redesign ten iconic Nike shoes.
“Demand for retro brands” fuels Sesame Street homewares line from Texco
Texco will be developing a range of Sesame Street duvet sets, curtains, bean bags, towels, cushions and fleece blankets.
Hearst and Idle Group debut Country Living mattress collection
“Our most discerning, nap-enthusiast editors put a great deal of thought into every detail, from the quilted tops to the ticking stripe detailing,” said Rachel Hardage, Editor-in-Chief of Country Living.