“Together, Barbie and Balmain are creating a new chapter in the legacy of the toy and fashion industries,” said Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mattel.

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 27th at the Hilton Park Lane, London.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at MAC’s recent collaboration with Keith Haring and how it highlights the creativity of both art licensing and the cosmetics industry’s attitude to working with brands.

Good Play Guide’s Dr Amanda Gummer looks at the relationship between licensing and the educational sector, exploring how brands can enter this space in authentic, creative ways.

“The vast majority of this piece is hand- fabricated, in much the same way that Peter Carl Fabergé would have done over a century ago,” said Fabergé Workmaster Paul Jones.

Other finalists include Big Potato’s Mean Girls game, Ginger Fox’s PopMaster game and Fizz Creations’ Logo Lights.

Strawberries & Scream is described as being ‘packed with a strawberry and cream punch and loads of strawberry jelly bits.’

The range includes jackets featuring iconic moments from the franchise, as well as a Chewbacca-inspired fuzzy mohair cardigan.

“Sonic Prime’s premiere on Netflix in 2022 will keep fans engaged with the property and give JAKKS a whole new Sonic multiverse to explore through toys and costumes,” said Craig Drobis, Senior Vice President of Marketing at JAKKS Pacific.

Mint Chocolate Chance was inspired by Chance’s favourite concoction growing up, as he would add his mother’s brownies to mint ice cream.