LEGO teams with Bandai Namco for Pac-Man Arcade set

“We are always looking for new and exciting ways to bring classic gaming experiences to life,” said LEGO Designer Sven Franic.

Fortnite enters cosmetics with Revolution Beauty

“We are appreciative of the opportunity to engage with this incredible gaming community that also values creative freedom and colour play,” said Sara Staniford, President of Revolution Beauty USA.

SpongeBob SquarePants comes to PowerWash Simulator

“Our team has created another faithful IP crossover that is respectful to the source” said FuturLab Co-CEO, James Marsden.

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.

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.

Totally Spies! video game in the works from Microids

“We are seeing great momentum building for the Totally Spies! brand ahead of the much-anticipated return of the series next year,” said Annick Bizet, New Business and Strategic Alliances Director at Banijay Kids & Family.

Champion to celebrate 45 years of Space Invaders with apparel collection

“As Space Invaders celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2023, we’re excited to expand the merchandise offering for fans through fresh, relevant and creative collaborations,” said Jasen Wright, VP North America at WildBrain CPLG.

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…

Popeye enters World of Warships to mark World Ocean Month

“As one of the world’s most recognisable pop-culture sailors, we could not think of a better gaming partner for Popeye than World of Warships,” said Jarred Goro, vice president, licensing, North America, King Features.

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