Mar Gili – Design Coordinator at Perfetti Van Melle – talks us through collaborations with artists and designers that have propelled Chupa Chups into areas like fashion, food and even scooters…

“There are so many opportunities to bring the joy of our brands to parents and pre-schoolers across the globe via events and attractions,” said Vargo.

We ask managing director and co-owner of Wigwam Studios, Ian Smith, what keeps him creative…

Funko Games also revealed details of a new Parks and Recreation party game.

The neighbourhoods will boast ‘distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and Disney’s brand of world-renowned service’.

Inspired by a trip to Spring Fair, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the legacy of music icons like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse are being preserved through smart brand extensions.

Todd, Head of Design at Finisterre, tells us how the team got to grips with the Museum’s cave of wonders when developing the apparel and accessories ranges.

Funko Games is also bolstering its Something Wild range, with Something Wild: Spider-Man and Something Wild: Boba Fett.

“The brand has significant potential beyond the core toy range,” said Jasen Wright, VP North America at WildBrain CPLG.

“We have loved Camden for a long time, and they’ve been keeping the Percival HQ fridge stocked for as long as we can remember – It’s a natural fit,” read a statement from Percival.