By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The LEGO Group has unveiled a new set based on Dungeons & Dragons and designed by a super fan. The set came about through the company's LEGO Ideas program, which challenges its fans to design a set that is then custom made by the LEGO team. The project was conceived to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary role-playing game that … [Read more...] about LEGO Unleashes Fan-Designed Dungeons & Dragons Set
LEGO Licensing
LEGO and Hasbro Launch Major Partnership For Peppa Pig Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LEGO and Hasbro are working closely on new licensing initiatives around the popular children's brand Peppa Pig. The collaboration has resulted in new LEGO and DUPLO sets for Peppa Pig, and there will be new location-based entertainment options at LEGOLAND and Merlin Entertainment locations. The LEGO Group has now unveiled its new LEGO and … [Read more...] about LEGO and Hasbro Launch Major Partnership For Peppa Pig Brand
Peppa Pig Licensing Expands to LEGO Sets, Theme Park Attractions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter To celebrate Peppa Pig's 20th anniversary, Hasbro, Merlin Entertainments and LEGO Group are launching new Peppa Pig LEGO Duplo sets and experiential attractions. The three companies intend to introduce new ways for preschoolers to engage with the Peppa Pig brand through co-branded products, location-based experiences and more. The … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Licensing Expands to LEGO Sets, Theme Park Attractions
Land Rover Poses The Toughest LEGO Challenge of All Time
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LEGO has partnered with Land Rover to release a licensed LEGO Icons set based on the Classic Land Rover Defender 90. The new LEGO Icons Land Rover set includes over 2,000 LEGO pieces and is based on the classic design of the Land Rover Defender from 1983 to 2016. The set features numerous accessories for off-road adventure-themed … [Read more...] about Land Rover Poses The Toughest LEGO Challenge of All Time
LEGO Offers A Mightier Mighty Bowser in Latest Adult Kit
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The LEGO Group has announced Bowser as the latest addition to the licensed LEGO Super Mario Adult product line. The newly released product is the Mighty Bowser building kit which is a highly detailed recreation of the King of the Koopas. Once built, the Bowser kit features controllable movements and the ability to launch a fireball made from … [Read more...] about LEGO Offers A Mightier Mighty Bowser in Latest Adult Kit
LEGO Marks 90th Anniversary With Largest Ever Global Brand Campaign
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy company is launching a branding blitzkrieg in what it says will be LEGO's "biggest ever global brand campaign." That's saying something, as the European brick maker has ridden branding and licensing to expand its reach far beyond building toy cars with plastic bricks. Today, LEGO Group is a major player in film and … [Read more...] about LEGO Marks 90th Anniversary With Largest Ever Global Brand Campaign
Toy Licensing: LEGO and Hasbro Partner on Giant, Transforming Optimus Prime
Leading global toy companies, the LEGO Group and Hasbro, Inc. have united for the first time to bring the Transformers Autobot, Optimus Prime, to life in LEGO form. The licensed LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime set features over 1,500 detailed LEGO pieces. The set stands over 35cm in robot mode and 15cm high in the alt-mode. “It has been an honour and joy to work together with … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: LEGO and Hasbro Partner on Giant, Transforming Optimus Prime
Web 3: LEGO Going From Bricks to Bytes With Digital Transition
The LEGO Group has opened a new digital office in Copenhagen to support its long-term digital ambitions in the metaverse. The office, one of four digital workspaces around the world, will be a base for up to 400 employees. The company's digital offices in Billund, London and Shanghai will also be expanded to accommodate the LEGO Group's expanding number of employees. The LEGO … [Read more...] about Web 3: LEGO Going From Bricks to Bytes With Digital Transition
Analysis: 3 Reasons Why Lego Wins on Amazon
The Secret Tactics Lego Uses to Blow Away the Competition on Amazon Sales By Ryan Faist Originally printed by our friends at Global Toy News Ryan Faist is the Content Marketing Manager for Channel Key, a full-service Amazon and Walmart Marketplace consulting agency. A nationally published and award-winning journalist, Mr. Faist writes about the latest developments in ecommerce, … [Read more...] about Analysis: 3 Reasons Why Lego Wins on Amazon
Entertainment Licensing: The Ultimate Xmas LEGO Set, Based On The Ultimate Xmas Comedy
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief LEGO has created a successful niche industry for itself by producing building sets based on popular TV series and shows, and with the new Home Alone set, it's really outdone itself. TLL has written several stories over the past year about these LEGO nostalgia sets, such as the ones created for the hit shows Seinfeld and Friends, but LEGO has … [Read more...] about Entertainment Licensing: The Ultimate Xmas LEGO Set, Based On The Ultimate Xmas Comedy