Toys & Games
Transport for London appoints IMG as its licensing agent
“Working with such a recognised leader in this field will help us reach new markets and engage with new audiences, such as licensed products for children,” said Ellen Sankey, Brand Licensing Manager at TfL.
WildBrain welcomes A Leading Role, The Loyal Subjects and ONCH to Teletubbies licensee line-up
“It’s going to be another amazing year for our favourite colourful quartet,” said Elizabeth Litten Miller, VP of Franchise Strategy at WildBrain.
Universal launches Gabby’s Dollhouse touring fan experience
“It’s really special to watch the reaction of fans as they step into Gabby’s world through this incredible interactive tour,” said Paul Bufton, Vice President EMEA, Universal Products and Experiences.
Cult Corner: What might fans of The Prisoner look for in newly licensed products?
Fans of The Prisoner aren’t young in age or huge in number… But what might they want to buy?
Nominations now open for Brands Untapped 100: 2023 Edition
The publication, celebrating designers, studios and creative leaders within licensing, launches on October 4th at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe show.
Fanhome readies monthly Fast & Furious die-cast subscription
Each die-cast is accompanied by a magazine exploring the origins, development and production of the Fast & Furious films, characters and cars.
IMG to helm consumer products push for Toikido’s Piñata Smashlings
“With a Roblox video game, an animated series and a range of consumer products already locked in before its official launch, Piñata Smashlings is on track to become the next blockbuster gaming and children’s brand,” said Adam Steel, Senior Director of Licensing at IMG.
HIYA Toys readies ‘Gaze into the fist of Dredd’ action figure set
Judge Fear’s helmet has been remodelled to allow fans to create the famous moment from the comic, with a fist-sized hole for Dredd to punch through.
Fantasy Flight Games putting “unprecedented resources” behind Star Wars: Unlimited
“Whether you are a casual player, competitor or collector, there’s something for everyone in this game,” said Jim Cartwright, Product Strategy Director for Fantasy Flight Games.
Emma Scott, Head of Retail and Licensing at WWF-UK, discusses licensing Wild Scenes – and being green
The World Wide Fund for Nature’s Emma Scott on why their Wild Scenes sets are a labour of love