Pacific Swell Brands announced today they are expanding the Loteria Don Clemente licensing program with a roster of new partnerships. Adding to the success of past collaborations with Suavecito for personal care and apparel, and The Hundreds for streetwear, PacSwell has brokered deals with the following licensees: Buckle Down: belts, lanyards, wallets, pet products CPTN … [Read more...] about Game Licensing: PacSwell Scores Eight New Licenses For Loteria
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Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
Mattel and Warner Bros. have announced development of a Hot Wheels movie, produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio. The result will be a live-action film featuring the venerable toy racing car brand, which remains the number one selling toy in the world, with more than 8 billion vehicles sold. True to its name, the film will bring to life the world's hottest cars, monster … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
Sustainability: Mattel Sets Aggressive Goal To Reduce Plastic in Packaging
Toy giant Mattel has raised the bar on its plans for sustainable packaging, pledging to reduce plastics by 25% by 2030. Mattel also says any plastic that still being used by 2030 will be 100% recycled, recyclable, or will be less harmful bio-based plastics. “We are proud of the progress we have made in the past year toward our ESG goals and recognize that there is much more to … [Read more...] about Sustainability: Mattel Sets Aggressive Goal To Reduce Plastic in Packaging
Prices Soar As Collectors Clamor For Barbie’s Queen Elizabeth Doll
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel's Barbie has released a collector's edition doll portraying Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee. And within hours of its release on Wednesday, the Barbie Signature Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Doll had completely sold out, while prices soared on eBay and Amazon and would-be customers fumed. On Mattel's online … [Read more...] about Prices Soar As Collectors Clamor For Barbie’s Queen Elizabeth Doll
Hasbro Has Big Licensing Plans For Dungeons & Dragons
Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast division is planning to license new IP for use inside its signature gaming franchises. Revealed in a Hasbro earnings call this week, Wizards of the Coast plans to use its Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons play systems for more IPs. This will expand the Universes Beyond program for Magic: The Gathering, but is a new development for … [Read more...] about Hasbro Has Big Licensing Plans For Dungeons & Dragons
Web 3: LEGO Going From Bricks to Bytes With Digital Transition
The LEGO Group has opened a new digital office in Copenhagen to support its long-term digital ambitions in the metaverse. The office, one of four digital workspaces around the world, will be a base for up to 400 employees. The company's digital offices in Billund, London and Shanghai will also be expanded to accommodate the LEGO Group's expanding number of employees. The LEGO … [Read more...] about Web 3: LEGO Going From Bricks to Bytes With Digital Transition
Who’s News: Hasbro Announces Two Additions to C-Suite
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has announced two new promotions in the company's C-suite as it grapples with supply chain issues. Shane Azzi will join the company as Chief Global Supply Chain Officer and Matt Austin will assume the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Both Azzi and Austin will report to Eric Nyman, Hasbro’s President and Chief Operating … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Announces Two Additions to C-Suite
Sports Licensing: Starting Lineup is Back in Hasbro x Fanatics Collaboration
Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro is partnering with Fanatics to bring back the Starting Lineup sports collectibles brand. Set to launch this fall, the new product line will continue its legacy of bringing fans and collectors their favorite athletes in action figure form. Starting Sept. 22, products from the Starting Lineup brand will be available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Starting Lineup is Back in Hasbro x Fanatics Collaboration
Toy Licensing: Mattel Sends Barbie To The International Space Station
One Giant Leap for Dollkind: Barbie Explores New Frontier in First Trip to Space US toymaker Mattel has collaborated with the ISS National Lab to send Barbie dolls into space for the first time. In collaboration with the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab on Mission DreamStar, Mattel sent two Barbie dolls up to space to encourage girls to consider a career in … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Mattel Sends Barbie To The International Space Station
TCG Toys Strikes Licensing Deals To Bring Bend-Ems Back to the Toy Shelf
Multi-brand toy company TCG Toys is bringing back the licensed 1990s heritage toy line, Bend-Ems, through a slate of licensing agreements. Bend-Ems are action figures with bendable arms and legs. The soft rubber-like exterior and wire interior provide durability and elasticity, making them extremely poseable. "The appeal of Bend-Ems is a cultural phenomenon," said TCG Toys … [Read more...] about TCG Toys Strikes Licensing Deals To Bring Bend-Ems Back to the Toy Shelf