Toys & Games
Just Play UK’s Licensing Manager, Charlotte Rodgers, discusses plans, brands and toy-fair stands
Charlotte Rodgers offers insight into Just Play UK’s licensing and future plans
From Baby Shark to South Park: Paramount’s Alexandra Salisbury on her design-led approach to crafting toy and game partnerships
Alexandra Salisbury – Senior Category Manager for Toys & Games EMEA & ANZ at Paramount – on recent launches, inventor opportunities, and the power of a cuppa.
Talking Brands: McDonald’s footwear, KFC handbags, Taco Bell luggage… Is this a heyday for fast-food brand extensions?
The Opinionated Designer’s Emma Horton, Pink Key Licensing’s Richard Pink and Start Licensing’s Ian Downes share their thoughts on the potential of fast-food brands.
Paul Black of Andersen Press on licensing Elmer, The Bolds and Not Now, Bernard
Paul Black, from Anderson Press, on the directions they’d like to take Elmer…
Elana Woldenberg – Senior Director of Product Development at hand2mind – on bringing Numberblocks into toys
hand2mind’s Elana Woldenberg discusses creativity, education and working with brands.
Anderson Entertainment teams with designer Andrew Harman for Thunderbirds: Danger Zone card game
Anderson Entertainment connected with Harman following a call out to game designers through Mojo Nation.
Märklin readies Keith Haring model train set
The launch forms part of Märklin’s Message Wagon range, which has previously included a Jean-Michel Basquiat set.
From Barbie to Colin the Caterpillar: How brands are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Brands including Swatch, McDonald’s and Peppa Pig have launched Jubilee-inspired products and experiences.
PlayMonster brings Criminal Minds into party games
Criminal Minds UNknown SUBject challenges players to think like a criminal to catch the killer among them.
Candy brands including PEZ, Smarties and Chupa Chups partner with MGA Entertainment for L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets
“This collaboration – the largest we’ve done to date – is the latest example of MGA Entertainment’s innovative and creative approach to providing new and exciting products for our loyal and enthusiastic collector community,” said Isaac Larian, Founder and CEO at MGA Entertainment.