By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has collaborated with H&M to launch a licensed apparel and accessories collection based on the Squishmallows plush line.The licensed apparel and accessories collection is inspired by the ultra-soft material of Squishmallows plush toys.The co-branded products feature several licensed Squishmallows characters such as Cam the Cat, … [Read more...] about Jazwares Debuts Squishmallows Fashion Collection with H&M
Collectibles
Funko App Using eBay Data to Assess Value of Its Collectibles
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Funko has announced an update to its official Funko app that incorporates new collection valuation capabilities powered by eBay transaction data.Scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2023, Funko's direct-to-consumer (DTC) catalog app will be revamped to include the new eBay valuation feature.The new eBay data integration for the Funko … [Read more...] about Funko App Using eBay Data to Assess Value of Its Collectibles
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
Sanrio Celebrating 50 Years of Hello Kitty With Year-Long Party
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The lifestyle brand Sanrio is putting on a year-long party to mark the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty. The ridiculously cute Hello Kitty will turn 50 on Nov. 1, 2024, and Sanrio says the intervening year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds, and will be highlighted with many surprises along the … [Read more...] about Sanrio Celebrating 50 Years of Hello Kitty With Year-Long Party
Panini America Signs New NIL Partnership With Volleyball Star Lexi Rodriguez
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPanini America has signed a new NIL licensing partnership with All-America volleyball player Lexi Rodriguez from the University of Nebraska.The new partnership with Rodriguez represents Panini’s first name, image, and likeness (NIL) partnership with a female collegiate athlete.Rodriguez will be featured in a line of limited-edition collectible … [Read more...] about Panini America Signs New NIL Partnership With Volleyball Star Lexi Rodriguez
Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success
Van Gogh Museum Halts Distribution of Free Cards Due to Crowd Chaos By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Van Gogh Museum has stopped selling limited edition Pokémon cards at its shop in Amsterdam, as massive crowds of fans created a security threat. The collaboration between the museum and The Pokémon Company has been a stunning success, but the Van Gogh Museum says … [Read more...] about Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success
Panini To Produce Trading Cards for Piñata Smashlings
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toikido and the Panini Group have entered a licensing partnership for an extensive line of Piñata Smashlings collectibles. Initially founded in 1961, the Panini Group is an Italian company that develops, produces and distributes licensed trading cards, stickers, collectibles and published works through its network of … [Read more...] about Panini To Produce Trading Cards for Piñata Smashlings
Heathside Trading Creating Stargate Collectibles With MGM
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In an agreement brokered by Rocket Licensing, Heathside Trading has partnered with MGM to manufacture and distribute licensed collectibles for the Stargate franchise. Heathside Trading Ltd is a UK-based manufacturing and wholesale company that specializes in licensed pop-culture consumer products. The company offers product ranges … [Read more...] about Heathside Trading Creating Stargate Collectibles With MGM
Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHeathside Trading Ltd. has secured an agreement with Alcon Television Group to become an authorized licensee for The Expanse sci-fi franchise. Heathside Trading Ltd is a manufacturing and wholesale company that specializes in developing and distributing product ranges based on licensed pop-culture IPs. "So thrilled … [Read more...] about Heathside and Alcon TV Group Partner On Collectibles for The Expanse
Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America filed a suit Thursday against Fanatics, accusing the larger company of trying to create a trading card monopoly. Panini, which is a longstanding company in the trading card business, has accused Fanatics of using anti-competitive business practices in an attempt to dominate the market. Those practices include setting up … [Read more...] about Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations