By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros Consumer Products is releasing official licensed merchandise collections for the new House of the Dragon TV series. In anticipation of today’s news, the WB Shop was recently redesigned to provide a more streamlined shopping experience through video additions and an expanded product assortment for Game of Thrones and other popular … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: House of the Dragon Merch Arrives on WB Shop
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Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors
The venerable Anime series Y-Gi-Oh! has partnered with APMEX on the release of a line of collectible gold and silver coins. Bucking the cryptocurrency and NFT trend, the coins are physical objects that you can actually pick up and put in your real life pocket! The deal was struck between license holder Konami Cross Media of New York, and APMEX, the nation's largest precious … [Read more...] about Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors
Toy Branding: Meet Murph, Hasbro’s New NERF Mascot
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has revealed the NERF brand's first official mascot, a playful and sporty character made entirely from NERF darts named Murph. Murph will be the central focus of a new NERF brand campaign that's launching this summer. The brand campaign was created by Hasbro and The Martin Agency and focuses on the brand's new theme, Unleash the Play … [Read more...] about Toy Branding: Meet Murph, Hasbro’s New NERF Mascot
Film Licensing: Mattel To Unveil a Galaxy of Toys For Pixar’s Lightyear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has entered into a global licensing agreement for Pixar’s Lightyear, the origin story of Toy Story’s character, Buzz Lightyear. Through the agreement, Mattel has acquired global licensing rights to develop a line of toys for the Lightyear franchise. These toys will include action figures, playsets, vehicles, games, plush, and … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Mattel To Unveil a Galaxy of Toys For Pixar’s Lightyear
Layer Debuts New Marketplace for Video Game Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Layer Licensing is introducing a brand new marketplace approach to licensing IP for games, simplifying the process of finding and securing the rights. The Australian start-up Layer just launched its dedicated digital licensing marketplace to "shake up how licensing deals between brands and games companies are managed." The company's … [Read more...] about Layer Debuts New Marketplace for Video Game Licensing
LEGO Marks 90th Anniversary With Largest Ever Global Brand Campaign
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy company is launching a branding blitzkrieg in what it says will be LEGO's "biggest ever global brand campaign." That's saying something, as the European brick maker has ridden branding and licensing to expand its reach far beyond building toy cars with plastic bricks. Today, LEGO Group is a major player in film and … [Read more...] about LEGO Marks 90th Anniversary With Largest Ever Global Brand Campaign
Trademark Licensing: Nails.INC Launches Cheesy Product Line With Velveeta
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Everyone's heard of chicken fingers, but cheese fingers? That's now a thing, as the Kraft Heinz brand VELVEETA launched its first nail polish collection in partnership with Nails.INC. And there's more to the product than just color and branding, as the VELVEETA Pinkies Out Polish also carries a delicious, cheesy scent. Pinkies Out includes … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Nails.INC Launches Cheesy Product Line With Velveeta
Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Feld Entertainment has announced its new licensed animation project, Monster Jam Adventures: Animated Shorts, which will air on YouTube. Feld Entertainment is a global producer and presenter of live touring family entertainment experiences. Across its brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 … [Read more...] about Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series
Sustainable Licensing: Husqvarna Expands Its Power For All Partnership
The equipment giant Husqvarna is expanding a deal with Bosch that increases convenience for consumers buying battery-powered tools. Husqvarna Group’s largest division, Husqvarna Forest & Garden, is now joining the Power for All Alliance with selected products. The alliance, founded by Bosch and Husqvarna Group through its Gardena division in 2020, is one of the world´s … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Husqvarna Expands Its Power For All Partnership
Who’s News: Rubies Appoints New Commercial Director for UK, Central & Northern Europe
Rubies, the world's largest costume company, has appointed Graham Gardiner as its new commercial director. Gardiner, who has worked with Rubies since 2006, has been appointed commercial director for the UK, Central and Northern Europe. Rubies says the appointment is part of a new strategy to continue the reinvigoration of the business. Graham's brief will be to oversee the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Rubies Appoints New Commercial Director for UK, Central & Northern Europe