“The combination of the quirky characters and the nostalgia of the show is the perfect fit for LEGO and when we saw the concept we just knew we had to make it,” said Federico Begher, VP of Global Marketing at The LEGO Group.

We caught up with Dave Collins, Co-Founder of PowerStation Studios, to get his thoughts on design, creativity and helping brands soar.

“Collaborative student projects add considerable value to a student’s education and companies can benefit from gaining fresh ideas,” said Brunel’s Dr Eujin Pei.

Kevin Gillis, creator of The Raccoons cartoon, talks licensing, reboots and more

We caught up with Dead Sled’s Co-Owner and Head of Product Development, Mike Thorwart, to discuss how Dead Sled translates brands into coffee.

Will Marston tells us how he got into wholesale licensing – and which brands are working well online.

The range spans hoodies, tees, trainers, shorts and jackets, as well as bags, bucket hats and socks.

Anjar Co. & Becker Associates Patti Becker on licensing classic Wham-O toys to Jazwares and Winning Moves.

Smart Design Studio’s Nic Davies, Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes, Pinfinity’s Caleb Paullus and The Toy Association’s Marian Bossard give us their picks for brands that could enjoy a second life through licensing.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at band brands, deliving into why the likes of The Beatles, David Bowie and Queen are soaring in sectors spanning toys to socks.