By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The game Clue is getting a devilish twist, as players can now set their detective skills on stopping The Grinch from stealing Christmas. Clue: The Grinch is a clever and unprecedented take on the popular board game. Instead of trying to figure out who's committing the crime, players are charged with foiling the Grinch's evil Yuletide … [Read more...] about The Grinch Stars In New Version of Clue Board Game
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Gigantosaurus Gets Dino-Sized Toy Deal With United Smile
United Smile is launching a line of toys inspired by the hit show Gigantosaurus, from Cyber Group Studios. United Smile is the master toy licensee for Gigantosaurus, and says the new toy line will be designed by award-winning designer Darren Lee Phillipson of design_lead_play. “I am thrilled to be partnering with United Smile and Cyber Group Studios on the Gigantosaurus toy … [Read more...] about Gigantosaurus Gets Dino-Sized Toy Deal With United Smile
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Spices Up Its Game With Tapatio
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has launched a new collection of limited-edition ice cream flavours for purchase at Walmart locations nationwide. For its third product rotation at Walmart, Van Leeuwen has partnered with Tapatío Hot Sauce on a spicy new flavor called Mexican Hot Chocolate. In addition to the Mexican Hot Chocolate flavor, Van Leeuwen's … [Read more...] about Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Spices Up Its Game With Tapatio
Kixi Signs Broad Licensing Agreement for Nelvana Content
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The streaming service Kixi has announced a licensing agreement with Nelvana for more than 300 episodes of their popular cartoon series. The collection includes classic series such as Franklin and Max & Ruby as well as fan favorites such as Jane and the Dragon and Jacob 2/2. In addition to the series, the package also includes several … [Read more...] about Kixi Signs Broad Licensing Agreement for Nelvana Content
Vikings Go Mobile in MGM x NetEase Games Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter NetEase Games and MGM have announced a licensing collaboration between the TV series, Vikings and the popular game, Vikingard. Vikingard is a popular role-playing simulation game for mobile devices. It was developed by NetEase Games and Clicktouch Technology. The game allows players to take on the role of a Viking chieftain from the Fharun … [Read more...] about Vikings Go Mobile in MGM x NetEase Games Deal
Licensing: The Final Frontier For Playmobil and Star Trek
Star Trek fans can recreate an iconic scene from the films, as Playmobil has created an amazing replica of the Bird of Prey from Star Trek III. “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before.” These words … [Read more...] about Licensing: The Final Frontier For Playmobil and Star Trek
Special Report: What the Taiwan Crisis Means For Licensing
Licensing Faces an Existential Threat As Tensions Grow Between China and the West By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Main Takeaways COVID-19 pandemic and Russian Invasion of Ukraine have revealed fragility of global trade arrangements China’s aggression toward Taiwan—a US ally—is creating insecurity for companies relying on Chinese manufacturing Licensing … [Read more...] about Special Report: What the Taiwan Crisis Means For Licensing
UNIS Arcade Deal Makes Emoji Smile :-)
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter UNIS Technology Ltd has signed a licensing agreement with the emoji company to develop a series of arcade games for the emoji brand. Under the terms of the agreement, UNIS will handle the design, manufacture and distribution of the new coin-operated emoji games within key markets including EMEA, U.S., Canada, LATAM and APAC. The deal was … [Read more...] about UNIS Arcade Deal Makes Emoji Smile :-)
CoComelon and Tonies Play Beautiful Music Together
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tonies and Moonbug Entertainment have partnered up to bring the CoComelon brand to the Toniebox. Tonies is the company behind the Toniebox, a screen-free audio entertainment system for children. Launched in 2016 by co-founders Patric Faßbender and Marcus Stahl, the Toniebox was created for kids and parents looking for screen-free … [Read more...] about CoComelon and Tonies Play Beautiful Music Together
Hasbro Opens First Peppa Pig Play Café in China
Young fans in China can now visit the first ever Peppa Pig Play Cafe, thanks to a licensing deal between Hasbro and China Leisure Development Co. (CLDC). The global play and entertainment company has authorized CLDC to open the first Peppa Pig-themed café and play space on the 3rd floor of Hall B in Binjiang Yintai Shopping Center. On its grand opening day on Sept. 2, CLDC says … [Read more...] about Hasbro Opens First Peppa Pig Play Café in China