By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has partnered with McDonald’s and UMG to bring the Squishmallows plush brand to Happy Meals around the world. “This Happy Meal campaign brings the worlds of McDonald’s, Squishmallows and music together to elevate the fan experience and evolve our iconic Happy Meal brand in culture," said McDonald’s director, Jennifer DelVecchio. … [Read more...] about Jazwares Bringing Musical Happy Meals to McDonald’s
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Mattel Secures Multi-Year Partnership With DanDee For Thomas & Friends Toys
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dan Dee International has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Mattel for the Thomas & Friends children's brand. Dan Dee International is a design and manufacturing company that specializes in plush toys, seasonal gifts, decor and baby products. The company supplies its products to numerous retail companies for mass-market, … [Read more...] about Mattel Secures Multi-Year Partnership With DanDee For Thomas & Friends Toys
True North Care Bear: Only in Canada You Say?
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nelvana and Cloudco Entertainment have secured several new licensing collaborations for the Care Bears brand across Canada. Nelvana is a Canada-based entertainment studio that produces and distributes family-friendly content and ancillary consumer products programs internationally. Nelvana is owned by the global media and content … [Read more...] about True North Care Bear: Only in Canada You Say?
Jazwares Named Master Toy Partner for Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has entered into a multi-year master toy licensing agreement with Sanrio to create Hello Kitty and Friends toy collections. “Friendship and kindness come in many forms and with the help of Jazwares, we’ll be able to expand those values in so many unique expressions of creativity and play,” said Sanrio COO, Craig Takiguchi. “This … [Read more...] about Jazwares Named Master Toy Partner for Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Franchise
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
Build-A-Bear Creates First Plush Bear for ZAG’s Miraculous Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has signed an agreement with Build-A-Bear Workshop for the first officially licensed Miraculous Ladybug plush bear. Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is a 3D-CGI-animated superhero series created by the ZAG entertainment studio and co-produced with Mediawan's Method Animation division. The fifth season of the series began … [Read more...] about Build-A-Bear Creates First Plush Bear for ZAG’s Miraculous Series