By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing industry is undergoing a period of extremely rapid change, thanks largely to a variety of economic and political factors, but even more to the rapid development of new technologies that have opened up new opportunities for the brand licensing sector. That’s not surprising. Rapid advances in technology always create new … [Read more...] about Members Only: TLL’s Top 8 Licensing Trends for 2025
Metaverse
Perfetti Van Melle Unveils Chupa Chups City in The Sandbox Metaverse
TLL Staff Perfetti Van Melle is taking its popular Chupa Chups brand into uncharted territory with the launch of Chupa Chups City in The Sandbox. This colorful, candy-themed virtual playground marks a bold step in the brand’s evolution, the partners say, blending sweetness, fun, and interactivity in an immersive digital experience. The Sandbox is a leading … [Read more...] about Perfetti Van Melle Unveils Chupa Chups City in The Sandbox Metaverse
Virtual Vote on Roblox Giving Gen Z Voters a Voice and a Choice
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A new program on Roblox called 'Virtual Vote' is helping give young voters a voice, and could even swing the presidential election. Virtual Vote is described as the world's first immersive Generation Z voter awareness campaign. On October 7, the Virtual Vote program was launched on the Roblox platform, led by founder Justin W. … [Read more...] about Virtual Vote on Roblox Giving Gen Z Voters a Voice and a Choice
Gamefam and Spin Master Bring Monster Jam Back to Roblox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gamefam and Spin Master are bringing licensed Monster Jam content to the Car Dealership Tycoon Roblox game for the third consecutive year. This year's Car Dealership Tycoon x Monster Jam takeover will allow players to access a variety of limited-edition in-game features, including exclusive Monster Jam-inspired gameplay modes, truck … [Read more...] about Gamefam and Spin Master Bring Monster Jam Back to Roblox
Shaliquinn Designs Major Expansion for Dr. Seuss’ Minecraft Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Shaliquinn’s Schematics have launched an official Dr Seuss DLC for the Minecraft video game. Created by Shaliquinn’s Schematics, the officially licensed Minecraft DLC features three distinct levels that include a variety of characters, settings and story inspiration from classic Dr Seuss properties like The … [Read more...] about Shaliquinn Designs Major Expansion for Dr. Seuss’ Minecraft Game
GameFam Brings Moose Toys’ Goo Jit Zu Brand to Roblox
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Gamefam is bringing Moose Toys' best selling Heroes of Goo Jit Zu line into two of its hit games on the Roblox platform. The Heroes will be making their debut in the metaverse with a takeover of two of Gamefam’s highly-popular Roblox games, Weapon Fighting Simulator and Easy Obby, which collectively have recorded over 1.7 billion … [Read more...] about GameFam Brings Moose Toys’ Goo Jit Zu Brand to Roblox
Minecraft Continues Global Expansion Ahead of BLE 2024
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Minecraft has announced an extensive slate of licensing partners, retail collaborations and entertainment offerings ahead of the BLE 2024 Expo. The expansion of Minecraft's consumer products business has focused on reaching new categories, growing its retail relationships in the United States and extending the brand's international business … [Read more...] about Minecraft Continues Global Expansion Ahead of BLE 2024
Cloudco and Exclusible Create Care Bears Virtual Adventure
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has collaborated with Exclusible for an interactive game experience on the Roblox platform called Care Bears: Caring Quest. "Launching the Care Bears on Roblox reflects our commitment to innovation and our desire to meet fans where they are," said Cloudco Entertainment EVP Ian Lambur."Roblox offers a unique platform where … [Read more...] about Cloudco and Exclusible Create Care Bears Virtual Adventure
Pac-Man Simulator Hits Roblox from Supersocial and Bandai Namco America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Supersocial and Bandai Namco Entertainment America are launching an interactive Pac-Man Simulator game on the Roblox platform. Launched on July 30, the new Pac-Man Simulator gaming experience is an officially licensed adaptation of the original Pac-Man video game. The interactive Pac-Man experience puts Roblox users into a 3D game world where … [Read more...] about Pac-Man Simulator Hits Roblox from Supersocial and Bandai Namco America
Rapper Don Toliver Launches Video Game Within Fortnite Metaverse
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The metaverse and gaming platform Fortnite has released a new video game called Hardstone from Hip Hop artist Don Toliver. Fortnite, from Epic Games, is among the top metaverse platforms in the world—sort of a Roblox for grownups—which has staged a wide variety of collaborations with musicians, including virtual concerts by major stars like … [Read more...] about Rapper Don Toliver Launches Video Game Within Fortnite Metaverse