By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're tired of 24/7 notifications and text messages, Barbie has the phone for you. Human Mobile Devices, Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer, has partnered with with Mattel to create the Barbie Flip Phone. The new phone caters to Gen Z and Millennials, who have been seen to decrease their time on social media in recent … [Read more...] about Smart Move as Barbie Dumbs Down The Flip Phone
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Licensing Roundup: LeMans Fast Fashion, The Ultimate Drinking Game and More
Le Mans Revs Up Its Fashion With Anti Social Social Club Top racing brand Le Mans is adding some horsepower to its licensing, collaborating on a new fashion collection with Anti Social Social Club. ASSC is dropping its first co-branded collection with Le Mans, coinciding with the annual running of the legendary endurance automotive race in France. In a deal brokered by … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: LeMans Fast Fashion, The Ultimate Drinking Game and More
All The Winners of the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing Expo started off with a bang as the winners of the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards were unveiled by Licensing International. The winners were selected from 197 finalists in 32 categories. More than 800 submissions were received, narrowed down by an expert global judging panel of 200 judges from 20 countries. The … [Read more...] about All The Winners of the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards
Feature: Mattel’s Huge Campaign For Barbie Anniversary Launch on March 9
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel will mark the 65th anniversary of Barbie on March 9, kicking off a major licensing campaign. The campaign starts by celebrating female storytellers who have broken down barriers and inspired women and girls around the world While Barbie has hit retirement age and is in line for great discounts at the local diner, the legendary … [Read more...] about Feature: Mattel’s Huge Campaign For Barbie Anniversary Launch on March 9
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
Barbie Fans Can Build Their Own DreamHouse on Roblox
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Barbie is now officially everywhere, entering the metaverse for the first time on Roblox with the launch of Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon. IP-owner Mattel says the new interactive game on Roblox was developed in partnership with Gamefam, a leading metaverse game developer and publisher. Gamefam specialized in creating connected experiences with … [Read more...] about Barbie Fans Can Build Their Own DreamHouse on Roblox
Licensing Colossus Barbie Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office
Barbie Franchise Announces New Licensed Products, Including 'Weird Barbie' By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Barbie Movie hit a new milestone, surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, spawning a new wave of licensed Barbie merch. The unstoppable film that has shocked the movie-going world broke the $1 billion in just over two weeks since its July release, … [Read more...] about Licensing Colossus Barbie Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office
Bob Mackie Made Barbie a Fashion Icon, Says Hollywood Reporter
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The upcoming Barbie movie is testimony to the star power of toy brand Barbie, but it was designer Bob Mackie who made Barbie a star in the first place. That's the argument of Hollywood Reporter, the venerable film industry publication, which said in a recent article that the legendary American designer was a primary reason for the brand's … [Read more...] about Bob Mackie Made Barbie a Fashion Icon, Says Hollywood Reporter
Think Pink: NYX Unveils Barbie-Themed Makeup Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter NYX Professional Makeup has launched a limited-edition makeup collection for Barbie the Movie in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel. NYX Professional Makeup is an international cosmetics brand that creates affordable, professional quality makeup and beauty products. The brand distributes its products in more than 70 … [Read more...] about Think Pink: NYX Unveils Barbie-Themed Makeup Collection
Anna May Wong Portrayed in Latest Barbie Inspiring Women Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has released a Barbie Inspiring Women doll based on Anna May Wong in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Anna May Wong was a Chinese-American actress who made history as the first Asian-American actor to secure a lead role in a US television series. Throughout her career, Wong worked to break down … [Read more...] about Anna May Wong Portrayed in Latest Barbie Inspiring Women Series