By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Panini America has announced an historic partnership for trading cards and autographed memorabilia with University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark. The agreement makes Clark the first female athlete to be signed to an exclusive partnership with Panini, a giant in the sports and entertainment collectibles sector. The reason is … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Caitlin Clark as Its First Exclusive Female Athlete Partner
Collectibles Licensing
Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Let's face it. Those Dune 2 popcorn buckets are creepy. But despite that ... or because of it ... the Dune 2 popcorn buckets that resemble the horrific, gaping maw of a sandworm have gone viral, and are being sold as valuable collectibles. According to research by Hearts.co the sandworm-inspired buckets are selling for up to $138 online, … [Read more...] about Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
Licensing Deal Brings MOK’s Hyper Realistic Collectibles to North America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Mokeng (MOK) collectibles platform has expanded into North America through a licensing partnership with the Stars Collective studio and Hana Investments China. MOK specializes in creating, producing and marketing high-quality collectible statues and toys inspired by entertainment IPs from movies, comic books, anime, TV series and … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Brings MOK’s Hyper Realistic Collectibles to North America
Netflix Signs Long-Term Licensing Deal With Fanattik
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFanattik has secured a multi-year agreement with the Netflix streaming platform for licensed merchandise based on popular Netflix series.Licensed products featuring the Netflix Original series Stranger Things, The Witcher and One Piece will be distributed to retailers in the UK, Europe and internationally beginning in Q2 2024.“Both Fanattik and … [Read more...] about Netflix Signs Long-Term Licensing Deal With Fanattik
Noble Collection Expands Partnership With Warner Discovery
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Noble Collection is expanding its existing licensing partnership with WBDGCP with new collectible products based on Warner Bros. Discovery’s portfolio of entertainment brands. “The Noble Collection’s partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has allowed fans of all ages to celebrate their fandoms and engage … [Read more...] about Noble Collection Expands Partnership With Warner Discovery
McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The company that launched the Spawn franchise is now spawning a collection of new 'phygital' products. McFarlane Toys, the toy company founded by comic book creator Todd McFarlane, will be releasing its first-ever digital collection featuring classic McFarlane Toys' characters including Spawn, The Redeemer, and The Clown, with the first … [Read more...] about McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
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
Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors
The venerable Anime series Y-Gi-Oh! has partnered with APMEX on the release of a line of collectible gold and silver coins. Bucking the cryptocurrency and NFT trend, the coins are physical objects that you can actually pick up and put in your real life pocket! The deal was struck between license holder Konami Cross Media of New York, and APMEX, the nation's largest precious … [Read more...] about Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors
Celebrity Licensing: Fisher-Price Gets Fierce and Fabulous With RuPaul Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Drag queen icon RuPaul has sashayed into a tiny but fierce licensing deal for miniature figurines with Fisher Price. First introduced in 2019, the Little People Collector brand is part of Fisher-Price’s expansion into the adult collector demographic. The Little People Collector brand capitalizes on the nostalgic value of the Little People … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Fisher-Price Gets Fierce and Fabulous With RuPaul Collection
Sports Licensing: Fanatics Gets In The Ring With WWE
Sports collectible giant Fanatics has entered into a long-term, multi-channel licensing deal with WWE. The deal will provide the world's premier wrestling federation with a wide variety of opportunities across all of Fanatics' platforms. WWE entered into the deal to create more opportunities for its fans to express their passion for the WWE and its colorful cast of wrestling … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Fanatics Gets In The Ring With WWE