By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro has released its much anticipated NERF Pro Gelfire blaster, in collaboration with YouTube star MrBeast. The latest licensed product from Hasbro is a testament to the growing commercial power of social media stars. Last week MrBeast surpassed the long-time record holder PewDiePie to become the most watched channel on YouTube, … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s Releases Gelfire Blaster With World’s Top YouTuber
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Forever 21 Launches First Metaverse-Tested Fashion Collection
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterIn partnership with Virtual Brand Group, Forever 21 is launching a real-life fashion collection inspired by items in its Shop City metaverse store on Roblox. The new F21 Metaverse Collection features hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories with elements inspired by the brand’s virtual products featured on the Shop City Roblox e-store. The collection … [Read more...] about Forever 21 Launches First Metaverse-Tested Fashion Collection
Crayola Experience Partners with Children’s Foundation for Holiday Event
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Crayola Experience has partnered with the First Responders Children’s Foundation on a licensed charity prize event for the holidays.The charity prize event allows customers to sign up for a free spin of the Holiday Prize Wheel which gives a chance to win mystery prizes ranging in value from $1 to $28 each. Each participating Crayola Experience … [Read more...] about Crayola Experience Partners with Children’s Foundation for Holiday Event
Metaverse Licensing: Baby Shark NFT Collection Coming to the Toekenz App
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The Pinkfong Company has partnered with Toekenz Collectibles to launch a Baby Shark NFT collection and blockchain game on the Toekenz app. Toekenz Collectibles is a digital media, content and tech start-up company that designs and develops branded web3 experiences for kids and families through the Toekenz app. The Toekenz app is a … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Baby Shark NFT Collection Coming to the Toekenz App
Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The people of Ukraine have been redefining the definition of courage and perseverance under the most extreme adversity. Now, the aptly named pre-school series Brave Bunnies is going back into production with the help of Wildbrain. The global kids and family entertainment company has partnered with Ukrainian kids’ producer Glowberry … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Brave Bunnies Defy Russian Invaders, With Help From WildBrain
Bamboo Bamboo and Hasbro Team Up For Limited-Edition Peppa Pig Tableware
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Hasbro has teamed up with Bamboo Bamboo to launch a sustainable range of limited-edition Peppa Pig children’s tableware. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Bamboo Bamboo on their first-ever licensing deal and delighted that they have chosen to do this with a globally recognized brand like Peppa Pig," said Leonie Goodman, UK Category … [Read more...] about Bamboo Bamboo and Hasbro Team Up For Limited-Edition Peppa Pig Tableware
KIDZ BOP and Miko Together For Holiday Music Video
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The AI robot Miko 3 has been included in a KIDZ BOP music video featuring a cover of Kelly Clarkson's song, Underneath the Tree. Founded in 2015, Miko is a consumer robotics company that employs educators, engineers, psychologists and content developers to build AI robotic technology for children and parents. The company’s Miko 3 robot … [Read more...] about KIDZ BOP and Miko Together For Holiday Music Video
Route One Apparel Announces Licensee Agreement with Morton Salt
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Route One Apparel has reached an official licensee agreement with Morton Salt for new consumer product collections featuring the Morton Salt Umbrella Girl logo. Morton Salt is an American company that produces salt for culinary purposes, household use, industrial use, water conditioning, agricultural use, road use, and more. The … [Read more...] about Route One Apparel Announces Licensee Agreement with Morton Salt
Jade City Foods and Don Clemente Collaborate On Loteria-Themed Products
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Jade City Foods and Don Clemente, Inc have entered a licensing collaboration for a line of coffee and hot sauces based on the Loteria card game. The licensing collaboration was brokered by Pacific Swell Brands on behalf of Don Clemente, the US representative of the rights to the Loteria game. Pacific Swell is a boutique licensing agency … [Read more...] about Jade City Foods and Don Clemente Collaborate On Loteria-Themed Products
Fashion Trends: Roblox Study Plumbs the Mysteries of Metaverse Fashion
By Gary Symons If you're a brand wanting to get into the business of virtual fashion in the metaverse, a new study from Roblox is a good place to find some intel on the industry. Roblox is generally acknowledged as the world's largest metaverse company in terms of active users, and also runs a profitable and rapidly growing business selling virtual fashion and other … [Read more...] about Fashion Trends: Roblox Study Plumbs the Mysteries of Metaverse Fashion