By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel is hoping for more movie magic, as it has just released a full line of fashion dolls inspired by Universal Picture's upcoming live action flick Wicked. The toyco had previously announced singing dolls representing the main characters Glinda (played by Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). They are now being joined by a wider … [Read more...] about Mattel Hopes to Repeat Barbie Success With Dolls from ‘Wicked’
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Mattel Partners with Non-Profits for Diverse Barbie Fashionista Dolls
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel is launching a Blind Barbie Fashionista doll and Black Barbie Fashionista doll with Down Syndrome in partnership with non-profit advocacy organizations. Mattel's Barbie design team worked alongside the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure a respectful and accurate representation … [Read more...] about Mattel Partners with Non-Profits for Diverse Barbie Fashionista Dolls
LEGO Demands Suppliers Reduce GHG Emissions By 2026
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The LEGO Group is putting the building blocks in place to achieve net zero carbon emissions, by enforcing new rules for its suppliers. To meet that goal, LEGO launched a new Supplier Sustainability Program to drive down carbon emission in its global supply chain. The program recognizes the critical role that suppliers can play in helping … [Read more...] about LEGO Demands Suppliers Reduce GHG Emissions By 2026
LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's more than meets the eye with LEGO's latest creation, a replica of the Transformers character Bumblebee that easily ... well ... transforms. Released amid the franchise’s 40th anniversary year, the LEGO Icons Transformers Bumblebee set maintains the same scale as the LEGO TRANSFORMERS Optimus Prime set, originally revealed in … [Read more...] about LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz
The Lego Group and Aston Martin Race Into Licensed Toys
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Lego Group has launched a set of licensed Speed Champions toys as part of a new partnership with the luxury car brand, Aston Martin. The Lego x Aston Marton licensing partnership features a double pack of buildable Lego Speed Champions toys that are based on the AMR23 Aramco Formula 1 race car and the Aston Martin Lagonda Vantage safety … [Read more...] about The Lego Group and Aston Martin Race Into Licensed Toys
New Kidazzle Company Named Master Toy Partner for Iyanu Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kidazzle has announced its official launch alongside its appointment as master toy licensee for Lion Forge Entertainment’s upcoming animated series, Iyanu. Under the multi-year master toy partnership, Kidazzle will be responsible manufacturing and marketing an extensive range of toys inspired by characters and settings from the Iyanu franchise. … [Read more...] about New Kidazzle Company Named Master Toy Partner for Iyanu Animated Series
LoCoco Licensing Has Oodles of Moodles to Share at Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're having a rough time at Expo this year, maybe drop by the LoCoco Licensing booth where you can spend some time with Moodles. LoCoco is representing the innovative emotional plush and doll line Moodles, an award-winning toy that has been strongly endorsed by parents, educators and child therapists. The toy line was formerly … [Read more...] about LoCoco Licensing Has Oodles of Moodles to Share at Expo
BBC Studios Renews Bluey Licensing Partnership with Moose Toys
By TLL Editorial Staff BBC Studios has renewed its ongoing global licensing partnership with Moose Toys for the Bluey entertainment brand. Moose Toys is a global company that designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products across categories like action figures, collectibles, crafts, dolls, games, plush, preschool, youth electronics and more. The updated licensing … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Renews Bluey Licensing Partnership with Moose Toys
Lego Adds Two New Licensed Animal Crossing Sets
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter & TLL Editorial Staff The Lego Group is adding two new sets to its licensed Animal Crossing collection that are inspired by in-game locations from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The upcoming Lego sets will bring the total number of sets in the company's licensed Animal Crossing collection up to seven. “To us, Animal Crossing is all about … [Read more...] about Lego Adds Two New Licensed Animal Crossing Sets
Hasbro and Playmates Toys Launch Power Rangers Licensing Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has signed a licensing agreement with Playmates Toys to produce and distribute branded products for the Power Rangers franchise. Playmates Toys is a global company that specializes in designing, developing, marketing and distributing toy and gaming products in more than 90 countries worldwide. “We are honored to work with Hasbro on the … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Playmates Toys Launch Power Rangers Licensing Partnership