By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels has signed RMS International to design and develop a range of toys, stationery, art tools and crafting products for its portfolio of confectionary brands. Brokered by Blonde Sheep Licensing, the consumer products partnership extends across a wide selection of Swizzels brands including Love Hearts, Refreshers, Drumstick Lollies, Rainbow … [Read more...] about Swizzels Gets Crafty with RMS International
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People of Play Names Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mary Danby and Dan Romanelli have been honored by People of Play with Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Alan Dorfman was named as the Industry Game Changer. The awards are part of the annual TAGIEs (Toy and Game International Excellence Awards) ceremony, taking place on November 8 this year, with the theme 'Toys Through … [Read more...] about People of Play Names Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Heathside Trading Selected for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Collectables
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Heathside Trading has signed an agreement with WildBrain CPLG to produce a range of toys and collectables for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake. Heathside Trading is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and wholesale of pop culture-inspired consumer products. ‘’We are very focused on bringing some of the best heritage … [Read more...] about Heathside Trading Selected for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Collectables
Cadillac Teams Up with Surgeon for Exclusive Sneaker Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cadillac has partnered with the Surgeon footwear brand for an exclusive collection of Cadillac-inspired custom sneakers. Each Surgeon sneaker style in the collection is directly inspired by the electric vehicle models in Cadillac’s luxury automobile portfolio. This includes inspiration from Cadillac models like the Lyriq, Celestiq, Optiq and … [Read more...] about Cadillac Teams Up with Surgeon for Exclusive Sneaker Collection
Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has the ambitious goal of creating a trading card for every college athlete who wants one. Panini is a top player in the sports and entertainment collectibles category, but even for them this is a tall order. The idea is to create a new platform to engage and benefit NCAA athletes with a dedicated platform for Name … [Read more...] about Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Del Taco and Trejo’s Tacos have launched a licensing partnership to feature Trejo's roasted pork Al Pastor menu items at Del Taco restaurants. Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish that features fire-roasted pork that is marinated in a mixture of chipotle, onions, garlic and sweet pineapple juice. "Teaming up with Del Taco to roll out this … [Read more...] about Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu
LEGO Converting to Renewable Resin for Its Plastic Bricks
World's Largest Toymaker Says It Will Accept Higher Costs In Order to Replace One-Half of Its Oil-Based Plastics by 2026 By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Lego has committed it will produce half the plastic in its bricks with renewable or recycled material, rather than fossil fuels, by 2026. The stunning news follows the failure in 2023 of Lego's attempt to make … [Read more...] about LEGO Converting to Renewable Resin for Its Plastic Bricks
Bulldog Launches a Licensing Program with Attitude
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has been appointed by Stream Publishing as the first-ever licensing agent for their LGBTQ+ media brand, Attitude magazine. "We have long believed that, as the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ media brand, Attitude has a lot to offer in the realms of licensing and branding with the help of the right partner. In Bulldog we have … [Read more...] about Bulldog Launches a Licensing Program with Attitude
Kids India Opens Door to World’s Largest Toy Market
TLL Staff Kids India, the leading toy fair in India will be held Sept. 12 to 14 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Organizer Spielwarenmesse says this year marks as major milestone for the Kids India event as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Not only is it celebrating its tenth birthday, but it is also taking place at the perfect time," the company said … [Read more...] about Kids India Opens Door to World’s Largest Toy Market
Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Sunway Resort Hotel are offering a 'Lunar Masterpiece' gift box inspired by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The luxury hotel's limited edition Lunar Masterpiece gift box features a reimagining of Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned woodblock print, “Lilies,” a piece from his untitled series known as … [Read more...] about Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection