By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The M Zone agency has secured a slate of new licensing partners for the Precious Moments collectibles brand. The new licensees will expand Precious Moments into additional product categories and distribution channels that are focused on appealing to a more youthful consumer demographic. “We're excited to have partnered with top tier … [Read more...] about Precious Moments Signs Precious New Licensing Partners
Collectibles
Thrilljoy Reveals Exclusive Retail Partnership with Hot Topic and BoxLunch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Thrilljoy has signed an exclusive partnership with Hot Topic and BoxLunch to launch its range of premium collectibles at select stores in the U.S. Thrilljoy is a collectibles company that focuses on creating high-end collectible products inspired by licensed brands across pop-culture, sports, music, gaming, film and more. "This … [Read more...] about Thrilljoy Reveals Exclusive Retail Partnership with Hot Topic and BoxLunch
Sesame Street Collection Not Just For Kids Anymore
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is launching new licensed products and brand collaborations that are designed to cater to Sesame Street's growing demographic of adult fans. “As a multigenerational brand, one of our priority demographics are our adult fans and we’re thrilled to expand our range of innovative Sesame Street products with them top of mind,” … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Collection Not Just For Kids Anymore
Former Funko CEO to Head New Collectibles Company ‘Thrilljoy’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Thrilljoy, a new collectibles company with an impeccable pedigree will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Comic Con. Thrilljoy is focused on creating premium and limited-edition collectibles, with the company's first collections to be unveiled during the Comic Con event, from October 17–20. Collectors and fans are invited to … [Read more...] about Former Funko CEO to Head New Collectibles Company ‘Thrilljoy’
Heathside Trading Selected for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Collectables
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Heathside Trading has signed an agreement with WildBrain CPLG to produce a range of toys and collectables for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake. Heathside Trading is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and wholesale of pop culture-inspired consumer products. ‘’We are very focused on bringing some of the best heritage … [Read more...] about Heathside Trading Selected for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Collectables
Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has the ambitious goal of creating a trading card for every college athlete who wants one. Panini is a top player in the sports and entertainment collectibles category, but even for them this is a tall order. The idea is to create a new platform to engage and benefit NCAA athletes with a dedicated platform for Name … [Read more...] about Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Sunway Resort Hotel are offering a 'Lunar Masterpiece' gift box inspired by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The luxury hotel's limited edition Lunar Masterpiece gift box features a reimagining of Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned woodblock print, “Lilies,” a piece from his untitled series known as … [Read more...] about Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
Topps Signs Trading Card Deal With Negro League Star Josh Gibson
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Just weeks after the MLB officially accepted Negro League stats, Topps and Fanatic Collectibles have signed a multi-year deal with the estate of star player Josh Gibson. As well, Topps will include Gibson in the Topps MLB at Rickwood Field series this month, ensuring the legacy of Josh Gibson will continue to be told in the form of … [Read more...] about Topps Signs Trading Card Deal With Negro League Star Josh Gibson
Notorious Conor McGregor Featured in Launch of Stancé x UFC ‘Art Toys’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The designer art toy company Stancé has signed a global partnership with the mixed martial arts organization UFC, creating limited edition designer toys. Stancé's first release will be a limited-edition collectible featuring The Notorious Conor McGregor. In a collaboration brokered by UFC's licensing agency, IMG, Stancé is working … [Read more...] about Notorious Conor McGregor Featured in Launch of Stancé x UFC ‘Art Toys’
Fisher Price Is Up Schitt’s Creek With Little People Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fisher-Price and ITV Studios have joined forces to bring consumers the most stylish Little People Collector Set of all time, featuring the Rose family from Schitt's Creek. The underdog Emmy winner and Netflix hit tells the story of a wealthy video game store tycoon, Johnny Rose, who gets caught up in an embezzlement scandal, and loses … [Read more...] about Fisher Price Is Up Schitt’s Creek With Little People Collection