By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The LVL UP Expo is set to return to Las Vegas with a slate of new exhibitors signed through consultation with Striker Entertainment. With guidance from the Striker Entertainment agency, LVL UP Expo has secured several high-profile exhibitors for this year's event such as Netflix, iam8bit and more. As a full-service licensing agency … [Read more...] about LVL UP Expo Returns to Las Vegas with Striker Entertainment
Collectibles
Konami Launches Yu-Gi-Oh Collections in Anime Hotspot France
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media has announced several new licensing agreements for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise across France and continental Europe. The effort, led by Francoise Bouvet of MJA Licensing, serving as the sub-agent for Yu-Gi-Oh! in France, is headlined by deals with the leading French manufacturer Plastoys, and Paris-based Kettei Art, which … [Read more...] about Konami Launches Yu-Gi-Oh Collections in Anime Hotspot France
Panini and Brandr Partner on Collegiate NIL Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has signed a multi-year partnership with the leading 'NIL' licensing agency The Brandr Group. The move comes as Panini works to strengthen and expand its presence and its product offerings in the Name, Image and Likeness sector. That sector got a major boost in July, 2021, when the NCAA changed its rules to allow … [Read more...] about Panini and Brandr Partner on Collegiate NIL Licensing
Boat Rocker Signs Deal With Heathside For Orphan Black Merch
By Allison Watkinson TLL ReporterBoat Rocker has announced a new licensing partnership with Heathside Trading for its Orphan Black franchise in the UK, Europe and USA. The new Boat Rocker licensing agreement names Heathside Trading as a consumer product distribution partner for a range of Orphan Black and Orphan Black: Echoes products. The Orphan Black-themed product range will … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker Signs Deal With Heathside For Orphan Black Merch
UFC Signs Multi-Year Trading Card Licensing With Fanatics and Topps
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mixed martial arts (MMA) giant UFC will again partner with Topps for an exclusive line of collectible trading cards. Topps previously held the license for UFC from 2009 to 2020, and in the intervening years the company was acquired by Fanatics, which quickly became the dominant force in the sector. Now, Topps is stepping back into … [Read more...] about UFC Signs Multi-Year Trading Card Licensing With Fanatics and Topps
LeBron James Joins Fanatics in Reported $5 Million Trading Card Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Basketball superstar LeBron James has signed an exclusive deal to join Fanatics Collectibles, the company's trading card division. Terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed, but collectibles insiders say the deal could be worth roughly $5 million a year for James. The deal sees James stepping away from long-time trading card … [Read more...] about LeBron James Joins Fanatics in Reported $5 Million Trading Card Deal
Funko App Using eBay Data to Assess Value of Its Collectibles
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Funko has announced an update to its official Funko app that incorporates new collection valuation capabilities powered by eBay transaction data.Scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2023, Funko's direct-to-consumer (DTC) catalog app will be revamped to include the new eBay valuation feature.The new eBay data integration for the Funko … [Read more...] about Funko App Using eBay Data to Assess Value of Its Collectibles
Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America filed a suit Thursday against Fanatics, accusing the larger company of trying to create a trading card monopoly. Panini, which is a longstanding company in the trading card business, has accused Fanatics of using anti-competitive business practices in an attempt to dominate the market. Those practices include setting up … [Read more...] about Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations
Star Trek Licensing: Factory Entertainment To Go Where No Collectibles Have Gone Before
Factory Entertainment has entered into a multi-year agreement with Viacom International to expand upon its line of Star Trek collectibles. Factory Entertainment’s Star Trek line will be centered primarily around its high-end prop replica business. Since 2011, the company has established itself as a world leader in producing authentic, limited-edition replicas of props and … [Read more...] about Star Trek Licensing: Factory Entertainment To Go Where No Collectibles Have Gone Before
Who’s News: Former Eaglemoss Creatives Join Insight Editions
Best-selling publisher Insight Editions is boosting its collectibles game with the launch of Insight Workshop. Insight Editions already works in the space. Through its licensed publishing program, Insight Editions produces unique books and products that provide meaningful ways to engage with characters and stories. Insight Editions' award-winning art and photography titles … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Eaglemoss Creatives Join Insight Editions