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Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success

Van Gogh Museum Halts Distribution of Free Cards Due to Crowd Chaos By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Van Gogh Museum has stopped selling limited edition Pokémon cards at its shop in Amsterdam, as massive crowds of fans created a security threat. The collaboration between the museum and The Pokémon Company has been a stunning success, but the Van Gogh Museum says … [Read more...] about Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success

Panini To Produce Trading Cards for Piñata Smashlings

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toikido and the Panini Group have entered a licensing partnership for an extensive line of Piñata Smashlings collectibles. Initially founded in 1961, the Panini Group is an Italian company that develops, produces and distributes licensed trading cards, stickers, collectibles and published works through its network of … [Read more...] about Panini To Produce Trading Cards for Piñata Smashlings

Heathside Trading Creating Stargate Collectibles With MGM

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In an agreement brokered by Rocket Licensing, Heathside Trading has partnered with MGM to manufacture and distribute licensed collectibles for the Stargate franchise. Heathside Trading Ltd is a UK-based manufacturing and wholesale company that specializes in licensed pop-culture consumer products. The company offers product ranges … [Read more...] about Heathside Trading Creating Stargate Collectibles With MGM

Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHeathside Trading Ltd. has secured an agreement with Alcon Television Group to become an authorized licensee for The Expanse sci-fi franchise. Heathside Trading Ltd is a manufacturing and wholesale company that specializes in developing and distributing product ranges based on licensed pop-culture IPs. "So thrilled … [Read more...] about Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse

Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America filed a suit Thursday against Fanatics, accusing the larger company of trying to create a trading card monopoly. Panini, which is a longstanding company in the trading card business, has accused Fanatics of using anti-competitive business practices in an attempt to dominate the market. Those practices include setting up … [Read more...] about Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations

Bulldog Licensing Signs New Partners For Tatty Teddy Brand

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBulldog Licensing has signed three new licensing partners for the Tatty Teddy: Me to You brand on behalf of its client Carte Blanche Greetings.The new licensing partners for the Tatty Teddy: Me to You brand include Craft Buddy, Brand Threads and Pawprint Family.Tatty Teddy: Me to You began as a character-based greeting card brand that debuted in … [Read more...] about Bulldog Licensing Signs New Partners For Tatty Teddy Brand

Stan Lee NFTs Sell Out in Days After July 18 Debut

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Celebrating Stan Lee NFT collection by Kartoon Studios and VeVe has sold all 8,000 of its Stan Lee chibi collectibles. Kartoon Studios is a global creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. Through a joint venture with POW! Entertainment, Kartoon Studios owns and manages the global rights to … [Read more...] about Stan Lee NFTs Sell Out in Days After July 18 Debut

Funko and Blockbuster Partner On Retro Video Store Collectibles

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFunko has partnered with Blockbuster on a nostalgic video store collectibles line called Rewind for its Fun on the Run promotional event. Blockbuster LLC is an American brand that is currently owned by the satellite TV provider, Dish Network. The brand was originally founded in 1985 as a VHS rental store chain called Blockbuster Video.As of 2019, … [Read more...] about Funko and Blockbuster Partner On Retro Video Store Collectibles

Kross Studio and Hasbro Announce Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Timepiece Set

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro Inc. and Kross Studio have revealed a limited-edition Transformers: Rise of the Beasts watch set as part of their new licensing partnership.“The Transformers franchise has delivered action-packed entertainment on the big screen for over 15 years, and every new adventure deserves a special moment,” said Hasbro SVP, Tom Warner. “To celebrate … [Read more...] about Kross Studio and Hasbro Announce Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Timepiece Set

Jazwares and Crunchyroll Partner on Anime Collectibles

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toymaker Jazwares is teaming up with the anime streamer Crunchyroll to develop a new anime collectibles portfolio. Jazwares is a global toy manufacturing company that creates products based on its portfolio of wholly-owned and licensed brands. Jazwares was acquired by the international holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, in 2022. The … [Read more...] about Jazwares and Crunchyroll Partner on Anime Collectibles