By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Williams Racing has signed a licensing agreement allowing Memento Exclusives to sell official memorabilia, including full-scale F1 'show cars' and simulators. Memento is in an extremely exclusive corner of the sports collectibles market for fans with a need for speed and money to burn. Memento specializes in creating race training … [Read more...] about Williams Racing and Memento Creating the Ultimate Collection for Race Fans
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The Met Releasing Art-Themed Accessories by Lele Sadoughi
By TLL Staff Lele Sadoughi is collaborating with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to release a licensed accessories collection. Marking Lele Sadoughi’s first collaboration in the arts, the licensed product range includes a variety of whimsical hair accessories, jewelry, handbags and more. “Working alongside The Metropolitan Museum of Art for our inaugural Met x Lele … [Read more...] about The Met Releasing Art-Themed Accessories by Lele Sadoughi
RHS and Bramblecrest Partner on Licensed Garden Furniture
By TLL StaffBramblecrest has been licensed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to produce an extensive outdoor furniture collection called 'RHS by Bramblecrest'. Bramblecrest is a UK-based design and wholesale company that offers branded garden furniture and accessories. The Bramblecrest garden furniture brand supplies over 300 trade and commercial accounts nationwide … [Read more...] about RHS and Bramblecrest Partner on Licensed Garden Furniture
Orient Express Brand Expanding Into Wider Travel Experiences
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Accor and LVMH want the Orient Express to go off the rails ... but in a good way. Accor is a travel company that acquired Orient Express in 2022, while LVMH is one of the world's largest companies dedicated to the luxury market, working in categories like Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches … [Read more...] about Orient Express Brand Expanding Into Wider Travel Experiences
Feature: Time for Licensing To Hit a Home Run With Baseball Legend Josh Gibson
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Major League Baseball is now including the player stats from the Negro Leagues, meaning players like the legendary Josh Gibson will finally be recognized for their incredible skill and accomplishments. And now the MLB has recognized the players of the Negro Leagues, it's certainly time for the licensing industry to do the same, both … [Read more...] about Feature: Time for Licensing To Hit a Home Run With Baseball Legend Josh Gibson
John Soules and Mike’s Hot Honey Bringing Some Sweet Heat
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter John Soules Foods has partnered with the nation’s #1 hot honey brand, Mike’s Hot Honey®, to create its new Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Bites. John Soules Foods is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the #1 producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the U.S. Mike's Hot Honey is … [Read more...] about John Soules and Mike’s Hot Honey Bringing Some Sweet Heat
Who’s News: Scooter Braun Retires From Talent Management
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The famous but controversial talent manager Scooter Braun has officially announced he is leaving the business. The announcement of a "retirement" may be overstating the case, however, as Braun is continuing to work as the CEO at HYBE America, a company to which he sold his own Ithaca Holdings in 2021. Braun issued a statement saying he is … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Scooter Braun Retires From Talent Management
LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's more than meets the eye with LEGO's latest creation, a replica of the Transformers character Bumblebee that easily ... well ... transforms. Released amid the franchise’s 40th anniversary year, the LEGO Icons Transformers Bumblebee set maintains the same scale as the LEGO TRANSFORMERS Optimus Prime set, originally revealed in … [Read more...] about LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz
Panini America x Reebok Release Emmitt Smith Sneaker & Sports Card Collection
The collectiles and card company Panini America has announced its second collaboration with Reebok to represent football star Emmitt Smith. The collection includes footwear, apparel and trading cards and came out June 14. Commemorating the release, each Panini x Reebok ES22 Color Blast pair of shoes purchased will come with a limited-edition Panini x Reebok Prizm Emmitt Smith … [Read more...] about Panini America x Reebok Release Emmitt Smith Sneaker & Sports Card Collection
Hasbro Brings the Fun To American Dream With The GameRoom
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and American Dream will hold the grand opening in New Jersey of a new concept in fun, called THE GAMEROOM, set for June 26. THE GAMEROOM is a 41,500 square foot entertainment centre that is fully dedicated to the toy and game culture embodied by Hasbro. It features arcade games, attractions, retail outlets and full-service … [Read more...] about Hasbro Brings the Fun To American Dream With The GameRoom