Art

The launch forms part of Märklin’s Message Wagon range, which has previously included a Jean-Michel Basquiat set.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how characters like Dennis the Menace and Cadet Judge Dredd have come together to inspire budding comic book artists at the KA-BOOM! exhibition.

The set was designed by Truman Cheng, a 25-year old Hong Kong-based LEGO fan, through a submission on the LEGO Ideas platform.

The poster captures the moment Batman descends from the rafters of Ace Chemicals.

Asembl MD Justin Watson discusses his licensing education, the Australian market and Violet Crumble cakes.

Kids Industries’ Gary Pope, The Roald Dahl Story Company’s Stephanie Griggs, Penguin Ventures’ Thomas Merrington, Making Things’ Fi Murray and Caroline High Consultancy’s Caroline High talk picture books – and share some thoughts on untapped gems.

Tracey Richardson, Charity and Partnerships Lead at Louis Kennedy, discusses her approach to bringing brands and good causes together.

Daniel Avener, CEO at MDR Brand Management, discusses MDR’s approach to celebrating and protecting the music icon’s legacy.

“For the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, this partnership represents the chance to make its great masterpieces internationally known beyond its own walls and galleries,” said Ana Cela, Head of the Museo Thyssen’s Book and Giftshop.

ISSHO46 director Romario Lai discusses how traditional craftsmanship, sustainability and a focus on authenticity has fuelled the firm’s latest Pantone collaboration.