Partnership will bring official NERF Roblox Blasters and MONOPOLY: Roblox 2022 Edition Board game to fans worldwide. The global play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. has launched a partnership with Roblox Corporation to introduce a range of Roblox-inspired NERF blasters representing some of the most popular experiences on the Roblox platform. In addition, Hasbro has … [Read more...] about Hasbro Bringing Roblox Into The Real World With New Toys and Games
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Special Report: The Future of Hasbro
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The 'Play and Entertainment' conglomerate Hasbro has for the first time outlined its future plans in a live investor event, and as expected, the news will be game changing for the company and for its licensing partners worldwide. Sit down and grab yourself a coffee or tea, because it's a LOT. At the core of the announcement, Hasbro has … [Read more...] about Special Report: The Future of Hasbro
Peppa Pig Theme Park To Open at LEGOLAND Florida
Thanks to the soaring popularity of Peppa Pig, families will squeal with delight in 2022 as they jump into the playful world of Peppa Pig for an unforgettable day of adventure at the World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park, built out as part of the LEGOLAND Florida Resort. Designed to be the ultimate day trip for little ones, the all-new standalone theme park will feature multiple … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Theme Park To Open at LEGOLAND Florida
Hasbro Not Toying Around With Gina Carano
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about a rough week at the office. Toy giant Hasbro says it will no longer produce any toys featuring former Mandalorian star Gina Carano, who plays the part of the popular character Cara Dune. Carano was fired from her role in the hit Disney+ series after posting a series of controversial social media messages, she was dropped by her … [Read more...] about Hasbro Not Toying Around With Gina Carano
A Tale of Two Toymakers Influences Their Content Goals
Hasbro Restructuring Eone, Mattel Creating More Content By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The toy industry enjoyed a surprisingly strong year in 2020, despite and partly because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean toymakers haven't faced serious challenges in their operations. Despite the strong year for toy sales overall, Hasbro has seen a drop in their share … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Toymakers Influences Their Content Goals
My Little Pony Riding High With Hasbro
The My Little Pony franchise is ending its popular The Friendship is Magic series, but don't expect to see the brand riding off into the sunset any time soon. Hasbro has big plans for the franchise after acquiring Entertainment One in 2019, including a wide range of new consumer products, the release of a CGI film, a cross platform mashup with The Transformers, and a new … [Read more...] about My Little Pony Riding High With Hasbro
Peppa Pig Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With New Content and Merch
Hasbro is going 'hog wild' on Peppa Pig in 2021, marking the show's 10th anniversary on Nick Jr. with a year-long pipeline of new content, a new Hasbro toy line coming in Fall, and a full roster of marketing activations, brand collaborations and promotions for fans across the US. The Peppa Pig franchise was part of a $4 billion investment for Hasbro, when the international toy … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With New Content and Merch
Hasbro Gets a Kick Out of Partnership With World Taekwondo Federation
Toy and kids branding giant Hasbro has formed a multi-territory agreement that will see its popular animated property, PJ Masks, join forces with the World Taekwondo Federation for a partnership designed to engage children around the world in the Korean martial art. The campaign, called Get Active with the PJ Masks, will feature 12 World Taekwondo top athletes. The campaign … [Read more...] about Hasbro Gets a Kick Out of Partnership With World Taekwondo Federation
Hasbro is All In on Streaming to Help Drive Sales
Toy and Game Giant Hasbro is following up on the success of its six part Transformers series, The War for Cybertron, with the development of a new Dungeons and Dragons program. CEO Brian Goldner says Hasbro has other projects in the works as well, including a new live action Power Rangers movie and a CGI animated My Little Pony feature film for release in theatres in September … [Read more...] about Hasbro is All In on Streaming to Help Drive Sales
M&A & Partnerships: December 2019
We break down this week's must-know news in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). The National Football League (NFL), Nike, and Fanatics renew a 2018 agreement in the form of a new global partnership that gives … [Read more...] about M&A & Partnerships: December 2019