By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KessCo and Toei Animation have signed a licensing partnership to create toy and game collections for One Piece and Digimon's 25th anniversary. Launched in 1997 by Toei Animation, One Piece and Digimon are Japanese multi-platform entertainment franchises that have expanded to include anime series, licensed products, digital games, movies, … [Read more...] about KessCo Developing Games and Toys for One Piece and Digimon
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Fanroll Signs Major Agreement With Hasbro for Dungeons & Dragons Accessories
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter FanRoll has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Hasbro that will begin with an extensive consumer products program for its Dungeons & Dragons brand. Under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, the Fanroll x Dungeons & Dragons collection will feature a wide range of items and styles for tabletop gaming … [Read more...] about Fanroll Signs Major Agreement With Hasbro for Dungeons & Dragons Accessories
Who’s News: New Toyco Wyncor Announces Two Key Hires in Sales
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The new toy company Wyncor is adding to the company's bench strength, hiring two new sales executives this week. Wyncor announced the appointment of two top sales executives to join the company’s sales team. Ami Dieckman, a former executive at Entertainment One and Just Play, has been named Vice President of Sales for EMEA and APAC, while … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Toyco Wyncor Announces Two Key Hires in Sales
I’m The Chef Too! Cooks Up A Hot Licensing Deal With Barbie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter I’m The Chef Too! recently entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Mattel for a collection of educational Barbie baking kits. I’m The Chef Too! is a monthly subscription and adventure kit company that specializes in at-home baking kits that incorporate STEM educational learning concepts. The I’m The Chef Too! product line … [Read more...] about I’m The Chef Too! Cooks Up A Hot Licensing Deal With Barbie
Top Toy Trends From The Experts At The Toy Association
TLL Staff The Toy Association has released their annual report into the top trends in the toy industry for 2024 and beyond. The association says the trends for this year are based on toys that are "spooky, sustainable, and anime-inspired playthings, to holistic toys that give young minds and bodies a boost. The The Toy Association says these top trends are expected … [Read more...] about Top Toy Trends From The Experts At The Toy Association
Famosa Group to Help Molang Conquer Europe and Latin America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Millimages has signed a licensing partnership with Famosa Group's PlaybyPlay division for a Molang-inspired plush toy collection in Europe and Latin America. Created by Korean illustrator Hye Ji Yoon, the global rights to Molang were acquired by Millimages in 2015 following a surge in the brand's popularity across digital … [Read more...] about Famosa Group to Help Molang Conquer Europe and Latin America
Hasbro Goes All Out to Celebrate 40 Years of Transformers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has announced plans for an extensive array of products, promotions, experiences and content throughout 2024 for the 40th anniversary of its Transformers franchise. “Beloved since its inception in 1984, Transformers has evolved from an innovative toy line into a powerhouse franchise embraced by millions of fans around the world,” … [Read more...] about Hasbro Goes All Out to Celebrate 40 Years of Transformers
Spielwarenmesse Celebrates Successful Toy Fair in Nuremberg
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spielwarenmesse is celebrating as the Nuremberg toy fair saw a significant jump in attendees and exhibitors this year. The toy fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre is the largest in the world, and this year took on a greater significance as Toy Fair New York was cancelled, returning next year after a reimagining of the event. In … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Celebrates Successful Toy Fair in Nuremberg
Thames & Cosmos Release STEM Toys Inspired by Wondery Kids Podcast
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wondery and Thames & Kosmos have announced a collaborative collection of STEM toys and science kits inspired by the Wow in the World podcast. Designed by Thames & Kosmos, the Wondery Kids x Wow in the World product line combines durable science-learning toys with exclusive audio content from the hosts of the Wow in the World … [Read more...] about Thames & Cosmos Release STEM Toys Inspired by Wondery Kids Podcast
Spin Master’s Puzzling 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rubik’s Cube
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master is launching a year-long marketing and licensing campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube puzzle toy. The Rubik's Cube was originally developed by Hungarian architect and inventor Professor Ernő Rubik in 1974 to provide a mental challenge to his university students. Rubik officially launched the … [Read more...] about Spin Master’s Puzzling 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rubik’s Cube