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
Toys and Games
Monster High Launches Initiative To Support Children’s Mental Health
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMattel has launched a global charitable initiative for its Monster High toy and entertainment brand called Monster High Project Belonging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five children have a significantly impairing mental disorder. In light of this information, children’s mental health has become a significant … [Read more...] about Monster High Launches Initiative To Support Children’s Mental Health
Spin Master’s Billion Dollar Deal to Buy Melissa & Doug
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spin Master has agreed to acquire Melissa & Doug in a move designed to bolster its presence in early childhood play. The Canadian toy and production company has grown to become one of the largest toy companies in the world, and this week offered $950 million to buy out US-based Melissa & Doug. Spin Master says the acquisition … [Read more...] about Spin Master’s Billion Dollar Deal to Buy Melissa & Doug
Patch Collection Celebrates Loteria Don Clemente with Licensed Patches
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pacific Swell Brands has secured a licensing partnership between the Loteria Don Clemente card game brand and the Patch Collection. Loteria is a bingo style card game that uses cards that feature artistic renditions of symbols associated with Mexican customs, beliefs, traditions, and folklore. The game is often played during family … [Read more...] about Patch Collection Celebrates Loteria Don Clemente with Licensed Patches
Konami Signs Three New Partners for Yu-Gi-Oh
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY has signed Fashion UK, Kovert and Mister SFC as new licensing partners for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a global anime and manga franchise that encompasses numerous manga series, over 900 anime episodes, several animated feature films, an official trading card game, video and mobile games, and a wide range … [Read more...] about Konami Signs Three New Partners for Yu-Gi-Oh
Who’s News: LEGO Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer
By Rob Hutchins Editor, Products of Change The LEGO Group has appointed a chief sustainability officer in the form of Annette Stube, the current executive vice president and head of sustainability at Stora Enso. Stube will take up the new role with the Danish toymaker from January 1, 2024 when she will report to CEO Niels B Christiansen and take on responsibility for … [Read more...] about Who’s News: LEGO Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer
Spin Master Wins Global Toy Rights to New Dora the Explorer Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has secured the global toy licensing rights for the upcoming Paramount+ original series, Dora. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, Dora is a new preschool series that is based on the original Dora the Explorer entertainment franchise. The upcoming CG-animated preschool series will feature established characters and … [Read more...] about Spin Master Wins Global Toy Rights to New Dora the Explorer Series
World of EPI Rebrands Under New Name Dr. Lisa Company
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Lisa Williams has announced World of EPI is rebranding and restructuring into a new umbrella organization called The Dr. Lisa Company. The newly restructured company will serve as the umbrella organization for three key divisions: toys and publishing, animation and strategic licensing. The organization's rebranding as The Dr. Lisa … [Read more...] about World of EPI Rebrands Under New Name Dr. Lisa Company
Hasbro Takes NERFBALL Live With First-Ever Exhibition Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro made history this month launching an entirely new sport called NERFBALL with an exhibition game in Bradenton, Florida. It's the first sport to be based on the NERF franchise, and indeed, one of the few sports ever to be based on a product line. In that sense, the introduction of NERFBALL could lead to leagues springing up … [Read more...] about Hasbro Takes NERFBALL Live With First-Ever Exhibition Game
Construction Zone: Spin Master Announces Production on Paw Patrol III
Hit Series Also Reveals Two New Licensing Deals with Hasbro's Monopoly and Burger King TLL Staff The second Paw Patrol isn't even out yet and Spin Master has confirmed there will be a third film in the series. Spin Master has announced that it will co-produce the Paw Patrol threequel with its partners Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures for theatrical release in … [Read more...] about Construction Zone: Spin Master Announces Production on Paw Patrol III