Colorway Game Labs’ Omari Akil on bringing DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince into board games with Summertime

We caught up with Omari to find out more about his approach to game design – and delve into how he translated a smash hit song into an engaging tabletop experience.

Mattel Television’s Rob David on Masters of the Universe: Revelation – and the three pillars that guide how the firm brings toy brands to TV

Rob David – Executive Producer of Masters of the Universe: Revelation and Vice President, Content Creative at Mattel Television – takes us inside the development of the new show.

Levi’s debuts Grateful Dead denim collection celebrating ‘our ongoing legacy of music, community and creativity’

The range fuses iconic band graphics and tie-dye psychedelics across special denim pieces and accessories, including jeans, tees and bucket hats.

Mattel teams up with JJ Abrams to launch Bad Robot premium action figure

“It really does feel like a beautifully made, incredibly posable, hefty version of this character,” said Abrams.

The Ashmolean Museum’s Declan McCarthy and Carrie Hickman on the untapped brand potential of the world’s first public museum

We caught up with the Ashmolean Museum’s Declan McCarthy, Head of Publishing and Licensing, and Carrie Hickman, Publishing and Licensing Co-ordinator, to find out more about the institution’s unique brand opportunities.

Transport for London debuts updated style guide and new trend packs

“With more than 80 licensees already on board and some exciting brand collaborations to be announced, it’s a great time to join the TfL licensing programme,” said Jo Edwards, Head of Global Licensing at TSBA Group.

UK’s creative industries can create 300,000 new jobs by 2025, states Creative UK Group report

To coincide with the report, Creative UK Group has launched a #WeAreCreative campaign designed to show the government how powerful the creative industries are and what can be unlocked with the right investment.

Licensing Haüs’ Maria Alcaide on creativity, innovation and the opportunities around NFTs

Maria Alcaide, Principal at Licensing Haüs, tells us about her route into brands – and why NFTs are presenting brands with some exciting opportunities.

Playmobil to launch Asterix play-sets in 2022

The sets will land next year, marking the first time that the comic characters have been given the Playmobil treatment.

Florian Muller discusses working for LEGO Group… And the design of the adidas Superstar sneaker

From sports cars that really work to sporty sneakers that don’t… Designer Florian Muller on building things in LEGO

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