By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The French board game developer Libellud has partnered with Disney for a licensed game expansion to their Dixit franchise. A part of the Asmodee Group, Libellud is known for developing original game franchises such as Dixit, Loony Quest, Mysterium and Dice Forge. The original Dixit card game was created by Jean-Louis Roubira in 2008 and … [Read more...] about Disney Partners With Board Game Developer Libellud
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Smile Makers and Mumsnet Breaking the Taboo of Mothers’ Sexuality
Smile Makers, a leading global sexual wellness brand, has partnered with Mumsnet, the UK’s largest online community of mothers, to launch The Whisperer, the world's first vibrator designed specifically for mothers. The product was created with the help of Mumsnet’s licensing agent, The Point.888, to tackle the taboo of mothers' sexuality and help new mothers reconnect with … [Read more...] about Smile Makers and Mumsnet Breaking the Taboo of Mothers’ Sexuality
IPR Licensing To Rep Shabby Chic in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IPR Licensing has been appointed the exclusive licensing agency for Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic brand in the UK region. IPR Licensing specializes in the creation and management of consumer licensing programs for brand owners across a broad range of product categories in the fashion, lifestyle, corporate, and heritage sectors. IPR … [Read more...] about IPR Licensing To Rep Shabby Chic in the UK
Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys
The animation studio ZAG and the Horst Brandstätter Group have joined forces to develop PLAYMOBIL toys for the popular Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir franchise. The launch is planned for 2024 and will feature Ladybug, Cat Noir, and their cast of heroes and villains in various playsets and seasonal toys. The toy range will have the iconic look and feel of … [Read more...] about Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys
Watch Out Pokemon: Miraculous Trading Card Game Hits European Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has launched a licensed trading card game for the studio's Miraculous franchise in Germany and Austria. The studio plans to expand distribution with a future release across Europe. “Featuring the bold cinematic visuals from Miraculous, we anticipate strong demand from fans of all ages across Europe who will be eager to collect the … [Read more...] about Watch Out Pokemon: Miraculous Trading Card Game Hits European Market
Sports Licensing: The Point.1888 Rejoins British Olympic Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Team GB and The Point.1888 have renewed their licensing and retail partnership for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Point.1888 is a retail-focused brand extension agency that specializes in matching brands with retailers and manufacturers to create licensed product collections. “We are incredibly proud of the resilience and … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: The Point.1888 Rejoins British Olympic Team
Dhruv Kapoor Stomps Milan Fashion Week With Godzilla-Inspired Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toho International has partnered with Dhruv Kapoor for a licensed fashion collection based on Toho's Godzilla brand. The Dhruv Kapoor x Godzilla fashion collaboration debuted on the catwalk during the Fall/Winter section of Milan's 2023 Fashion Week. The Godzilla brand first appeared in 1954 in the live-action Japanese monster film, … [Read more...] about Dhruv Kapoor Stomps Milan Fashion Week With Godzilla-Inspired Line
Marks & Spencer Pilots Virtual ‘Try-On’ Technology From Zyler
The UK retail chain Marks & Spencer has debuted a new technology allowing users to virtually try on clothing. The new tech was developed by partner Zyler, and has been rolled out in Marks & Spencers outlets in Oxford Circus and Harrogate, both in London. The feature was trialed with the clothing brand Jaeger. "The introduction of this technology provides a … [Read more...] about Marks & Spencer Pilots Virtual ‘Try-On’ Technology From Zyler
Chefclub Signs Five New Licenses For Cooking Themed Toys
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The food-themed content studio Chefclub has secured five new toy distribution partnerships with White Knight Toys, Autruche, Hutter Trade, JPM Toys, and CMC Global. The companies will be the exclusive domestic licensing agents for Chefclub’s line of kid-focused cooking utensils in their respective regions. White Knight Toys will be … [Read more...] about Chefclub Signs Five New Licenses For Cooking Themed Toys
Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season
by Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gutsy Animations’ flagship animated series Moominvalley has been renewed for a fourth season by the broadcasters Sky, Yle, and Viaplay. The Moominvalley animated series is based on a series of childrens books and comic strips written by Tove Jansson between 1945 and 1980. The international licensing rights to the Moomin franchise are … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season