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Board Games

Irish Folklore Featured In New Game From Cartoon Saloon and Asmodee

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cartoon Saloon has secured a development deal with game publisher Asmodee to create a new kids' game based on the Irish Folklore Trilogy. The upcoming game will include three stories based on Cartoon Saloon's three Irish Folklore feature films; Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells. The Irish Folklore Trilogy game will … [Read more...] about Irish Folklore Featured In New Game From Cartoon Saloon and Asmodee

Batman-Based Augmented Reality Game First of Its Kind

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Game makers Infinite Rabbit Holes has released a game based on Arkham Asylum that is half board game, half augmented reality. The company describes the officially DC-licensed game Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City as "board game meets escape room." The idea and technology behind the game are quite fascinating, as it includes … [Read more...] about Batman-Based Augmented Reality Game First of Its Kind

Build-A-Bear Releases Scaly Plush Toy in First Collab With Dungeons & Dragons

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Build-A-Bear Workshop has released its first licensing collaboration with the Dungeons & Dragons entertainment franchise. The recently-released licensed products include a red dragon plush toy and a D&D fan t-shirt that is designed to fit all standard-size Build-A-Bear plush models. The D&D Red Dragon Plush by Build-A-Bear … [Read more...] about Build-A-Bear Releases Scaly Plush Toy in First Collab With Dungeons & Dragons

Hasbro Games Reimagined for Elderly Players by Ageless Innovation

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ageless Innovation and Hasbro have debuted a co-branded board game collection featuring three reimagined Hasbro titles. Ageless Innovation is a global company that develops entertaining and accessible products for older adults, their families, and caregivers. The company is Hasbro’s first-ever licensee that focuses on entertainment for … [Read more...] about Hasbro Games Reimagined for Elderly Players by Ageless Innovation

Toy Industry: Mattel and Hasbro Post Losses As Consumer Spending Declines

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel and Hasbro reported double digit decline in revenues, confirming a slow-down in the toy sector and consumer goods generally. The drop follows years of strong performance in the toy industry, partly due to parents spending more on toys to entertain the young 'uns at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, however, high … [Read more...] about Toy Industry: Mattel and Hasbro Post Losses As Consumer Spending Declines

Say What Now? Rivals Mattel and Hasbro Enter Into Major Licensing Deal

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymakers Mattel and Hasbro have obviously decided companies do better when they play well together. This week Hasbro and Mattel revealed they have signed multi-year licensing agreements for some of their most popular toy brands. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that they have entered into multi-year … [Read more...] about Say What Now? Rivals Mattel and Hasbro Enter Into Major Licensing Deal

Smash Hit Super Mario Film Inspires New Monopoly Game

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has launched a new co-branded Monopoly board game that features licensed content from the The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is an animated action-comedy that is based on Nintendo's long-standing video game franchise of the same name. The movie baffled industry expectations, breaking several box office … [Read more...] about Smash Hit Super Mario Film Inspires New Monopoly Game

Spin Master and Hasbro Team Up to Have More Fun with Barrel of Monkeys

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy and entertainment giants Hasbro and Spin Master are teaming up for some high-profile monkey business. Habro announced this week it has awarded a global licensing agreement to Spin Master for its venerable Barrel of Monkeys game. “We are thrilled to work with Spin Master to help elevate one of our most beloved games, Barrel of … [Read more...] about Spin Master and Hasbro Team Up to Have More Fun with Barrel of Monkeys

Hasbro Bringing ‘Ageless’ Fun For Older Adults and Families

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ageless Innovation has partnered with Hasbro to create new gaming experiences for older adults and their families. Ageless Innovation is a toy manufacturing company that specializes in developing products intended to provide companionship and fun to the aging adult population. The company will be the first Hasbro licensee to focus … [Read more...] about Hasbro Bringing ‘Ageless’ Fun For Older Adults and Families