Disney teams with HUGO for The Nightmare Before Christmas collection
The range spans sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies and pyjamas, as well as socks, a pair of sneakers, a beanie, scarf and tie.
Boyhood’s Jakob Burgsø on crafting wooden collectibles for brands like Angry Birds, Peanuts and Playmobil
“For a character to resonate with us, it should have a timeless quality”: Jakob Burgsø, Founder and Designer at Boyhood, on the craft behind his collectibles.
Moose Toys and Man of Action Entertainment to develop Heroes of Goo Jit Zu animated series
“Our conversations with Moose made it clear that they are forward-thinking and willing to go anywhere the story needs to in order to grow the franchise in exciting directions,” said Steven T. Seagle, Founding Partner at Man of Action.
“We don’t see any category as off-limits”: Andy Pearson – VP of Creative at Liquid Death – on embracing unconventional collaborations
From cold plunges to voodoo dolls… Andy Pearson on what guides Liquid Death’s approach to product collabs.
Funkin Cocktails launches IRN-BRU Vodka Martini
“We know consumers are always looking for ‘something new and different’ and the Funkin IRN-BRU Vodka Martini delivers just that,” said Kenny Nicholson, Head of Brand at IRN-BRU.
The Brand Radar: Design takeaways from BLE 2024
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes picks the brains of some BLE attendees to find out what jumped out at them as key design trends.
Acamar Films and Val di Sole Tourism Board to launch Bing experience in Italy
“This partnership allows us to connect with families in a new and exciting way, bringing Bing’s world to life in a stunning location,” said Kirsty Southgate, Director of Experiential & Promotions at Acamar Films.
Blonde Sheep brings Millions into beer with Northern Monk
“The combination of our craft beers with Millions’ beloved sweets is a fusion of flavours that we believe will captivate our audience,” said Russell Bisset, Founder and MD at Northern Monk.
Gamefam and Moose Toys bring Heroes of Goo Jit Zu to Roblox
“The Goo Jit Zu program on Roblox will exemplify how we are rewriting the playbook on building buzz for toys among kids in the lead up to the holidays,” said Ricardo Briceno, Chief Business Officer of Gamefam.
Illustrator Emma Lawrence on licensing her art into greetings cards, gardening, giftware and more
“It’s easy to get influenced by trends, but developing a distinct style is crucial”: Emma Lawrence discusses bringing her art into new categories.