By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tapatío Hot Sauce and Morehouse Foods have teamed up to introduce a new condiment collaboration called Tapatío Spicy Yellow Mustard. Morehouse Foods is a family-owned mustard manufacturing company that has specialized in developing premium condiments and sauces since 1898. The company now produces and distributes its award-winning … [Read more...] about Tapatío and Morehouse Cook Up Spicy Yellow Mustard
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YuMe Toys Expands Licensing Portfolio With One Piece, Hello Kitty and Molang Lines for 2026
TLL Staff YuMe Toys announced a slate of new and renewed global licensing agreements for 2026, building on its portfolio of collectible toys tied to major entertainment and lifestyle brands. The company will introduce expanded lines for One Piece and Hello Kitty and debut a new collaboration with Molang, part of an effort to strengthen its reach across anime, … [Read more...] about YuMe Toys Expands Licensing Portfolio With One Piece, Hello Kitty and Molang Lines for 2026
Gibson Brings Back the Epiphone Grabber Bass with Green Day Legend Mike Dirnt
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Your average person may never have heard of the Epiphone Grabber G3, but for punk rock fans and bassists, the instrument is a legend. I'm one of those fans; as a former punk rock drummer and occasional bass player myself, Green Day remains my favorite rock band, and I play a lot of their music to this day. The Grabber is the source of the … [Read more...] about Gibson Brings Back the Epiphone Grabber Bass with Green Day Legend Mike Dirnt
Who’s News: Crocs Announces New EVP and President of HEYDUDE
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crocs has promoted Rupert Campbell to serve on the company's executive leadership team as the EVP and president of the HEYDUDE brand. HEYDUDE is a comfort-focused footwear brand that has operated as a stand-alone division of Crocs since it was acquired by the company in 2021. Known for its super soft shoe designs, HEYDUDE has gained a loyal … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Crocs Announces New EVP and President of HEYDUDE
Teddy Mountain and Hello Einstein Team Up for Plush Toys
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Teddy Mountain has signed a global merchandising agreement with Hello Einstein Studios to create and distribute licensed Baby Einstein plush toys. Operating for close to three decades, Baby Einstein is an educational entertainment franchise for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The franchise is designed to encourage curiosity, discovery … [Read more...] about Teddy Mountain and Hello Einstein Team Up for Plush Toys
AI ‘Musician’ Breaking Rust Hits Number One on Billboard Chart
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief An AI 'artist' known as Breaking Rust made history in November, as its song “Walk My Walk” hit number on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart. It is the first time an AI-created song has topped a Billboard chart, although it does not mean it was the most listened to country song in America. That honor goes to Morgan Wallen’s “I Got … [Read more...] about AI ‘Musician’ Breaking Rust Hits Number One on Billboard Chart
HI-CHEW and Lonely Ghost Release Licensed Loungewear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HI-CHEW has partnered with the Lonely Ghost lifestyle brand to launch limited-edition apparel for the holiday season. The co-branded collection includes a matching sweatsuit set and snapback hat in a bright red colorway inspired by HI-CHEW Strawberry candy. "Our favorite collaborations are the ones that make people do a double-take; the … [Read more...] about HI-CHEW and Lonely Ghost Release Licensed Loungewear
Rowing Blazers Launches Licensed Moomin Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rowing Blazers has partnered with Moomin Characters Oy for a licensed fashion capsule collection based on the Moomins brand. The licensed Moomin collection features skiing-themed clothing and accessories in Rowing Blazers’ signature preppy style. "Moomin is such a natural partnership for our brand,” said Rowing Blazers collaborations & … [Read more...] about Rowing Blazers Launches Licensed Moomin Collection
Toy Association Names 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
TLL Staff The Toy Association has named four inventive visionaries as the 2026 inductees into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame. The new inductees include Melissa and Doug Bernstein, co-founders of the toy company Melissa & Doug; Isaac Larian, founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment; and posthumous honoree Stanley Weston, inventor of the G.I. Joe action figure and founder of … [Read more...] about Toy Association Names 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
Blendtec and Geoffrey Zakarian Cook Up Licensed Kitchenware
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Blendtec has partnered with Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian to introduce a collaborative Blendtec Zakarian Pro Blender to home chefs. “We’re thrilled to have Iron Chef Zakarian as part of our team, helping to adapt our restaurant-grade blenders into an easy-to-use high-performance blender for the home chef. said Blendtec CEO, Keith … [Read more...] about Blendtec and Geoffrey Zakarian Cook Up Licensed Kitchenware