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Boyhood Whittles Figurines for Angry Birds’ 15th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio has signed a licensing partnership with the Boyhood design company for a line of wooden Angry Birds 15th anniversary collectibles. The licensing agreement with Boyhood was facilitated by IMG's dedicated licensing division on behalf of Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds mobile gaming franchise. Founded in 2019, Boyhood is a family-owned and … [Read more...] about Boyhood Whittles Figurines for Angry Birds’ 15th Anniversary

Deadpool and Wolverine Literally Go Together Like Ketchup and Mustard

By TLL Staff Kraft Heinz and Marvel Studios are launching licensed Deadpool and Wolverine collectible accessories, based on the company's ketchup and mustard bottles.The Kraft Heinz x Marvel Studios condiment collaboration is meant to gear fans up for the theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine feature film. The limited-edition Deadpool & Wolverine … [Read more...] about Deadpool and Wolverine Literally Go Together Like Ketchup and Mustard

Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Master Replicas has signed a licensing agreement with BBC Studios to continue the Doctor Who figurine collection for the franchise's 60th anniversary.The rights for the Doctor Who figurine collection previously belonged to Eaglemoss before the company ceased operations in 2022 due to financial crisis.One of the longest-running Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary

Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHeathside Trading Ltd. has secured an agreement with Alcon Television Group to become an authorized licensee for The Expanse sci-fi franchise. Heathside Trading Ltd is a manufacturing and wholesale company that specializes in developing and distributing product ranges based on licensed pop-culture IPs. "So thrilled … [Read more...] about Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse

Kross Studio and Hasbro Announce Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Timepiece Set

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro Inc. and Kross Studio have revealed a limited-edition Transformers: Rise of the Beasts watch set as part of their new licensing partnership.“The Transformers franchise has delivered action-packed entertainment on the big screen for over 15 years, and every new adventure deserves a special moment,” said Hasbro SVP, Tom Warner. “To celebrate … [Read more...] about Kross Studio and Hasbro Announce Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Timepiece Set

Collectible Licensing: Fanattik Inks Deal For Asmodee Game Titles

Gift and collectibles specialist Fanattik has secured a multi-territory three-year deal with Asmodee Entertainment. The gift and collectibles company Fanattik has signed a new, multi-territory deal with Asmodee Entertainment. Asmodee is a global leader in the board games industry, with 22 studios across three continents, and employing 2,300 people. The company has also … [Read more...] about Collectible Licensing: Fanattik Inks Deal For Asmodee Game Titles

Collectibles: Fanatics Expands Culture Trading Cards With New Licensing Deals

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics Collectibles says its zerocool brand has signed licensing deals for Stranger Things, the hit film Dune, and Clerks III. Fanatics says zerocool is the first trading card brand dedicated to pop-culture and entertainment, and is expanding the space through deals with Netflix, Legendary Entertainment, and Kevin Smith to create trading … [Read more...] about Collectibles: Fanatics Expands Culture Trading Cards With New Licensing Deals

Collectibles: The Story Behind Fanatics Acquisition of Topps Trading Cards

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. The venerable Topps trading card business has agreed to an acquisition offer from Fanatics ... the same company that yanked its license with Major League Baseball in August last year. It's a move that The Licensing Letter predicted at the time, as well as the very real possibility that Fanatics will also make a … [Read more...] about Collectibles: The Story Behind Fanatics Acquisition of Topps Trading Cards