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Hasbro licensing

Pass Go and Park for Free, Thanks to Monopoly Licensing Deal

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Well, here's a licensing deal we've never seen before. Hasbro's new deal sees it licensing the 'Free Parking' space in its Monopoly game to offer shoppers free parking in real life. As part of Hasbro's new 'All is Fair' Monopoly campaign, the company has signed a deal with parking reservation company SpotHero to offer 1,000 free parking … [Read more...] about Pass Go and Park for Free, Thanks to Monopoly Licensing Deal

NERF XPerience Expands to China in Hasbro x Kingsmen Partnership

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro and Kingsmen Creatives are expanding their NERF Xperience brand into China, starting with an entertainment centre in Beijing. NERF is one of the eight core division that Hasbro is focusing on under its new strategic plan, aiming to turn it into a billion dollar brand. That quest has gotten a boost with the partnership … [Read more...] about NERF XPerience Expands to China in Hasbro x Kingsmen Partnership

Character Licensing: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel Form a “Magic” Partnership

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro and Marvel have come together to put some magic in the hands of fans through a new Magic: The Gathering card set. It's big news for Marvel fans who are also players of the immensely popular roleplaying game, although those players will have to wait until 2025. Marvel and Hasbro announced this week they are expanding their … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel Form a “Magic” Partnership

Hasbro Takes NERFBALL Live With First-Ever Exhibition Game

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro made history this month launching an entirely new sport called NERFBALL with an exhibition game in Bradenton, Florida. It's the first sport to be based on the NERF franchise, and indeed, one of the few sports ever to be based on a product line. In that sense, the introduction of NERFBALL could lead to leagues springing up … [Read more...] about Hasbro Takes NERFBALL Live With First-Ever Exhibition Game

Hasbro Creating New NERF Experiences in The Real and Virtual Worlds

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro is creating new experiences for its NERF brand fans, with one opening in Brazil, and the other as a metaverse experience on Minecraft. The real world experience is due to open on Oct. 12 at the Beta Carrero World in Brazil, a theme park that is now opening the first-ever NERF-themed land: NERF Mania. Beto Carrero World is the … [Read more...] about Hasbro Creating New NERF Experiences in The Real and Virtual Worlds

Hasbro Issues Innovation Challenge for Female Toy Designers

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're a woman involved in toy or game design, you'll want to jump on the Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Challenge right away. Hasbro is looking for what it describes as the "next great women-led mass market toy or game," with submitted ideas to be judged on the level of innovation, 'fun factor', design and aesthetics, mass … [Read more...] about Hasbro Issues Innovation Challenge for Female Toy Designers

Designer Bobby Abley Releases Beastly Transformers Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has partnered with pop-culture fashion designer Bobby Abley for a licensed apparel collection based on Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts. Transformers' is a Hasbro-owned entertainment franchise that includes a wide range of movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and digital media. The Transformers x Bobby Abley capsule collection … [Read more...] about Designer Bobby Abley Releases Beastly Transformers Collection

Experiential Licensing: Hasbro To Open Second NERF Action Experience Location

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kingsmen Xperience and Bright Play are opening a new NERF Action Xperience location for Hasbro's NERF toy brand. Owned by Hasbro since 1991, the NERF toy brand specializes in recreational blaster guns that shoot foam darts. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2024, the venue for the upcoming NERF Action Xperience center is located at the … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Hasbro To Open Second NERF Action Experience Location

I’m The Chef Too! To Release Hasbro-Branded Baking Kits

I’m The Chef Too! Acquires Licensing Agreements For Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa Pig and CANDY LAND Baking Kits I’m The Chef Too! has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Hasbro to create co-branded cooking kits for several of their popular brands. Sold individually and as bundles online at www.imthecheftoo.com, the Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa … [Read more...] about I’m The Chef Too! To Release Hasbro-Branded Baking Kits