Just Funky’s Angie Hoyer and Ian McCurrach on creating ‘Secret Handshake’-style products for CATAN and Arkham Horror

Senior Licensing Manager Angie Hoyer and Licensing Coordinator Ian McCurrach talk us through Just Funky’s approach to bringing brands into beverageware, kitchenware, home décor and collectibles.

ZAG welcomes Luca Bonecchi as Head of Consumer Products, Europe

“Luca is joining ZAG at a very exciting time,” said Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products.

Matchbox movie in the works from Mattel and Skydance

“We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same, imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages,” said said Robbie Brenner, Executive Producer at Mattel Films.

Atari 2600 gets the LEGO treatment

“We hope that building this classic console takes you back to those halcyon days when a handful of pixels meant a world of adventure,” said designer Chris McVeigh.

BLE’s Kelvyn Gardner License This! competition welcomes Aardman student design initiative

Budding design stars are tasked with designing a Wallace & Gromit branded toy, with an emphasis on STEM learning.

Penguin Random House and Grow2Know open first Peter Rabbit community garden

“Inspired by the timeless stories of Beatrix Potter, we have been able to create a space that allows children to play in nature and therefore the freedom to imagine,” said Grow2Know’s Tayshan Hayden-Smith.

Surface View debuts latest RHS prints

The new set of prints are based on designs from the RHS children’s style guide and can be used for decorating children’s bedrooms and play areas.

Poetic Brands teams with ASOS for Pokémon apparel collection

“The twenty-somethings who grew up with the brand, are now the fashion forward ASOS customer, so the collaboration has the perfect synergy,” said Anne Bradford, Commercial Director of Poetic Brands.

Nintendo acquires Dynamo Pictures and renames it Nintendo Pictures

Nintendo Pictures will ‘focus on the development of visual content utilising Nintendo IP’.

Pretty Cool brings Porsche into ice cream

The ice cream range is inspired by Porsche paint colours, with flavours including Strawberry Red, Macadamia Metallic and Lime Gold Metallic.

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