Toys & Games
Chucky gets a Monster High makeover
The dolls feature face sculpts and details from the movies, including Chucky’s striped sweater, Good Guys overalls and red hair.
Games Workshop partners with Burgschneider Group for Warhammer costumes
“We have always been fans of Warhammer and are excited to be able to help players bring characters from this rich setting to life,” said Markus Böhm, CEO of Burgschneider Group.
Universal details Jurassic Park 30th anniversary product slate spanning soap, toys, apparel and more
“The legacy of Jurassic Park is felt across the world,” said Melissa Rodriguez, vice president of franchise strategy for Universal Products & Experiences.
YuMe Toys’ Felipe Noriega and Gurdeep Bains on encapsulating 100 years of Disney magic in collectibles
Felipe Noriega – Vice President & Regional Director, EMEA, Maxx Marketing & Licensing Matters – and Gurdeep Bains – Global Creative Director, Maxx Group & YuMe Toys – on the creative process behind their Disney 100 Surprise capsules.
Uplift Games’ Vicky Huxley and Sim Furniss on Adopt Me’s journey into consumer products
Uplift Games’ Vicky Huxley and Sim Furniss on bringing the cup feet and big eyes of Adopt Me’s pets into plush, apparel and more…
Sanrio teams with Maestro Media for Hello Kitty: A Day in the Park board game
The game – designed by Roberta Taylor – will launch via a crowdfunding campaign that’s set to go live in September.
Mattel debuts The Little Mermaid dolls
The dolls feature the likenesses of Halle Bailey’s Ariel, Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula and Javier Bardem’s King Triton.
LEGO readies trio of The Little Mermaid sets
The LEGO Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell includes references to throne rock, Ariel’s grotto and Ursula’s lair.
Hasbro and Mattel to kick off multi-year licensing partnership with Barbie Monopoly and Transformers UNO
“We are excited to pair some of the most popular brands together for the first time,” said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.
Scream gets the party game treatment from Funko Games
Elsewhere, Funko is expanding its Cryptic line of puzzle games with a Star Trek edition.