By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola has revealed details of its upcoming Holiday 2025 product lineup which adds new licensed characters to several long-standing collections. The company plans to introduce a slate of products that feature licensed characters from Bluey, Paw Patrol, Dora, Lilo & Stitch, Sonic the Hedgehog, Stranger Things and more. "This … [Read more...] about Crayola Revealed Colorful Array of Products at Toy Fair 2025
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Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Once in a while we at TLL see a property that poses a great opportunity for licensees that we just have to point out. The BBC smash hit Bluey was a great example, as that program, which we featured heavily at successive Licensing Expos, has exploded to become one of the top children's shows in the world. A new show debuting on … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group has literally created a work of art in its latest brick set, in partnership with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Lego has just unveiled its new Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers Set as part of the company's Lego Art collection. Created in close collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the set allows users to create … [Read more...] about Lego’s Vincent Van Gogh Set Turns You Into a Master Artist
LEGO and BBC Studios Announce Bluey Toy Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have launched a global partnership to bring the Bluey animated series to LEGO toy sets. “We are absolutely thrilled to bring together the worlds of LEGO Play and Bluey with the team at BBC Studios," said LEGO Group head, Michaela Edgerley Stovicek. "It’s been a long time coming and we believe that this … [Read more...] about LEGO and BBC Studios Announce Bluey Toy Partnership
Brown Toy Box Launching STEAM Toys for Iyanu Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Leading educational toy developer Brown Toy Box has announced a licensing partnership with Lion Forge Entertainment for their highly anticipated animated series Iyanu. The series, which is set to premiere on Cartoon Network and Max in 2025, is a superhero story with a difference, as it is set in the fictional African nation of … [Read more...] about Brown Toy Box Launching STEAM Toys for Iyanu Series
Pharrell Williams Is Over the Moon with Licensed Lego
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Lego Group has launched a licensing collaboration with Pharrell Williams for a new space-themed Lego set called Over the Moon. Pharrell Williams is an award-winning recording artist, producer, designer, songwriter, philanthropist and entrepreneur who is known for his catchy R&B, pop and rap music. “Growing up, I was obsessed with space … [Read more...] about Pharrell Williams Is Over the Moon with Licensed Lego
The Lego Group Builds Board Game Licensing Partnership with Asmodee
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Lego Group and Asmodee have launched a multi-year licensing partnership to create and distribute board games through their new collaborative studio, Dotted Games. Through the Dotted Games studio, the Lego Group and Asmodee will create a wide range of high-quality board games that incorporate Lego bricks and building mechanics. “We are … [Read more...] about The Lego Group Builds Board Game Licensing Partnership with Asmodee
The Lego Group Debuts Fan-Inspired Set Based on the Jaws Movie
By TLL Staff The Lego Group and UP&E has announced a Lego Ideas fan-inspired building set based on the 1975 blockbuster horror movie, Jaws. Originally conceived by LEGO fan Johnny Campbell through the LEGO Ideas community platform, the 1497-piece Jaws x Lego set includes many licensed elements from the Jaws movie such as official characters, props, settings and more. "JAWS … [Read more...] about The Lego Group Debuts Fan-Inspired Set Based on the Jaws Movie
New Kidazzle Company Named Master Toy Partner for Iyanu Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kidazzle has announced its official launch alongside its appointment as master toy licensee for Lion Forge Entertainment’s upcoming animated series, Iyanu. Under the multi-year master toy partnership, Kidazzle will be responsible manufacturing and marketing an extensive range of toys inspired by characters and settings from the Iyanu franchise. … [Read more...] about New Kidazzle Company Named Master Toy Partner for Iyanu Animated Series
Lego Adds Two New Licensed Animal Crossing Sets
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter & TLL Editorial Staff The Lego Group is adding two new sets to its licensed Animal Crossing collection that are inspired by in-game locations from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The upcoming Lego sets will bring the total number of sets in the company's licensed Animal Crossing collection up to seven. “To us, Animal Crossing is all about … [Read more...] about Lego Adds Two New Licensed Animal Crossing Sets