From Funko Fusion to Chaplin Pop: Lucy Salisbury, Director of Licensing, Funko EMEA, on what’s new
How Netflix, nostalgia and numbers affect Funko: the world’s biggest proprietor of licensing.
Saltburn gets the Funko Pop! treatment
The figures recreate Barry Keoghan’s Oliver Quick and Jacob Elordi’s Felix Catton in their Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed outfits.
Hasbro teams with Trotters London for Peppa Pig collection
“This collection represents the perfect marriage of playful designs and timeless fashion,” said Sophie Mirman, Trotters London Founder and Creative Director.
Rocket Licensing welcomes Alisha Comber as Creative Services Manager
“I was keen to take my experience to the next level – and working with an award-winning licensing agency across a fantastic roster of diverse brands certainly offers that opportunity,” said Comber.
Creative adviser Heidi Lightfoot on designing style guides – and the trouble with trends
From The Gruffalo to Edith Holden, Heidi – from Heidi Lightfoot & Co – discusses her work on publishing brands.
Stranger Things to get the Squishmallows treatment
“Launching the new Squishmallows x Stranger Things collection with Netflix is a major milestone for the brand,” said Gerhard Runken, Executive Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Jazwares.
Bluey’s Big Play heads to Spain, France and Luxembourg
“We can’t wait for families in Europe to experience all the fun and excitement of having Bluey and her family on stage live in their city,” said director Rosemary Myers of Windmill Theatre Company.
PAC-MAN meets Quoridor: Hachette’s Rory Kelly on the stunning licensed board game
“It’s a fantastic game and a wonderful collectable…” Rory Kelly on the new PAC-MAN Quoridor
Poetic Brands’ Little People, BIG DREAMS apparel collection lands in Tesco
“We’re thrilled to be working with a brand whose positive values, unique approach and appealing design have struck such a chord with kids and parents across so many markets,” said Anne Bradford, Director at Poetic Brands.
Brands Untapped Magazine to launch at Licensing Expo 2024
The magazine will feature in-depth interviews with creative studios, design deep dives with licensees and creative catch ups with brand owners.