TLL Staff Hasbro has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the National Football League to launch a unique series of Transformers x NFL action figures. This marks the first time the iconic robot franchise has partnered with professional football for an officially licensed collectible line. The inaugural wave includes four team-inspired characters: Dallas Cowboys’ … [Read more...] about Hasbro Unveils First-Ever Transformers x NFL Action Figure Lineup
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Bumblebee Rolls Out: Robosen Unveils Auto-Converting VW Bug Transformer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Robosen Robotics, in partnership with Hasbro, has unveiled its latest high-tech collectible: the G1 Flagship Bumblebee. The world’s first auto-converting Volkswagen Bug Transformer joins the company’s growing lineup of robotic Autobots. The new Robosen robot brings Transformers fans a next-level interactive experience with advanced … [Read more...] about Bumblebee Rolls Out: Robosen Unveils Auto-Converting VW Bug Transformer
Wyncor and Hasbro Announce Licensing Deal for Dungeons & Dragons Miraball™ Surprise Toys
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The new and fast-growing toy company Wyncor will be producing a new line of Dungeons & Dragons-themed Miraball Surprise toys. Wyncor says it just signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, which owns the Dungeons & Dragons brand. The new collection is set to launch in the second quarter of … [Read more...] about Wyncor and Hasbro Announce Licensing Deal for Dungeons & Dragons Miraball™ Surprise Toys
Feature: Hasbro Wants to See More Women in Decision-Making Roles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Research shows that women make 70% of the buying decisions when it comes to toys and games, but only 30% of toy executives and 7% of toy inventors are women. Kim Boyd, a veteran of the toy industry and a top decision-maker at the toy giant Hasbro, says that's something that has to change in order to see more innovation. Boyd was … [Read more...] about Feature: Hasbro Wants to See More Women in Decision-Making Roles
CNN Report Says Companies Are Radically Trimming Their Product Lines
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A CNN report argues companies are reducing the numbers of products they sell, in a trend with important ramifications for the licensing industry. The report, which you can read AT THIS LINK, notes that companies like Hormel, Levi’s, Starbucks, Under Armour, Dollar General, Five Below, Hasbro, and Hain Celestial have begun a large scale … [Read more...] about CNN Report Says Companies Are Radically Trimming Their Product Lines
Hasbro Targets Older Customers With Age-Inclusive Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro says older people need to have fun just as much as kids, and is working on a range of age-inclusive games for the young at heart. The fourth of those games, TABOO Charades, has been redesigned by Hasbro's partner Ageless Innovation, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the … [Read more...] about Hasbro Targets Older Customers With Age-Inclusive Games
Who’s News: Casey Collins Steps Down As Head of Hasbro Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Casey Collins resigned suddenly as the head of Hasbro's sprawling global licensing division, according to a report from Kidscreen. Hasbro has not issued a statement on the sudden departure of its top licensing exec, but has confirmed that Tim Kilpin, the president of toys, licensing and entertainment, will step in to manage Collins' … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Casey Collins Steps Down As Head of Hasbro Licensing
Licensing Roundup: New Video Games for Cobra Kai and Talking Tom, and More
TLL Staff Jazwares Game Studio is releasing a new Cobra Kai gaming experience on Roblox, under license from Sony Pictures Consumer Products. The new game is scheduled for release this summer in conjunction with the release of Cobra Kai's sixth season on Netflix. The game Cobra Kai: Karate Legends features martial arts action, allowing players to train their sensei, and level … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: New Video Games for Cobra Kai and Talking Tom, and More
Transformers Race Into Battle in New Offering From Outright Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Outright Games will release a new video game in October that combines both the racing and combat attributes of Hasbro's Transformers franchise. The gigantic battle bots that morph into cars, trucks and aircraft will be featured in the game TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials. Developed by 3DClouds, the game focuses more on the vehicular aspect … [Read more...] about Transformers Race Into Battle in New Offering From Outright Games
Merchantwise To Rep Hasbro in the Pacific Region
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toyco giant Hasbro has announced Merchantwise will be its new licensing agency for its brands in Australia and New Zealand. Merchantwise is a leading gaming and entertainment brand licensing agency headquartered in Melbourne with offices in Australia, the UK, Europe and China. The company has now been 'onboarded' as Hasbro’s agency to … [Read more...] about Merchantwise To Rep Hasbro in the Pacific Region