By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The M Zone agency has secured a slate of new licensing partners for the Precious Moments collectibles brand. The new licensees will expand Precious Moments into additional product categories and distribution channels that are focused on appealing to a more youthful consumer demographic. “We're excited to have partnered with top tier … [Read more...] about Precious Moments Signs Precious New Licensing Partners
Collectibles Licensing
Sesame Street Collection Not Just For Kids Anymore
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is launching new licensed products and brand collaborations that are designed to cater to Sesame Street's growing demographic of adult fans. “As a multigenerational brand, one of our priority demographics are our adult fans and we’re thrilled to expand our range of innovative Sesame Street products with them top of mind,” … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Collection Not Just For Kids Anymore
Former Funko CEO to Head New Collectibles Company ‘Thrilljoy’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Thrilljoy, a new collectibles company with an impeccable pedigree will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Comic Con. Thrilljoy is focused on creating premium and limited-edition collectibles, with the company's first collections to be unveiled during the Comic Con event, from October 17–20. Collectors and fans are invited to … [Read more...] about Former Funko CEO to Head New Collectibles Company ‘Thrilljoy’
Breaking: ‘1 of 1’ Panini’s Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Fetches $97K
TLL Staff In another sign of the explosive growth of women's sports, Panini America has auctioned off a special Rookie of the Year for Caitlin Clark for $97,212. The auction was carried out online Friday, October 4 in what is known as a 'Dutch auction', in which a top price is set, and the price drops at intervals until the item is sold. Panini America is a giant in the … [Read more...] about Breaking: ‘1 of 1’ Panini’s Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Fetches $97K
Professional Bull Riders Names Leaf Trading Cards As Official Partner
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Leaf Trading Cards has partnered with Professional Bull Riders as the exclusive worldwide licensee for PBR trading cards. Leaf Trading Cards is a collectibles company that specializes in producing trading cards inspired by licensed sports teams and organizations including American football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, wrestling, … [Read more...] about Professional Bull Riders Names Leaf Trading Cards As Official Partner
Beekeeper Gets His Own Topps Trading Card After Saving MLB Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been an un-bee-lievable week for Matt Hilton, who just got his own trading card deal with Topps after saving the day at an MLB game in Arizona's Chase Field. The intrepid beekeeper was called in after a swarm of bees settled in behind home plate, delaying the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the LA Dodgers. Hilton arrived … [Read more...] about Beekeeper Gets His Own Topps Trading Card After Saving MLB Game
CCG Acquires World’s Largest Autograph Authenticator
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Certified Collectibles Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire leading autograph authentication service James Spence Authentication. The acquisition will allow CCG to integrate the authentication, grading, and encapsulation of autographed collectibles. Prior to the acquisition, CCG has only offered witnessed authentication of … [Read more...] about CCG Acquires World’s Largest Autograph Authenticator
Panini Signs Caitlin Clark as Its First Exclusive Female Athlete Partner
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Panini America has announced an historic partnership for trading cards and autographed memorabilia with University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark. The agreement makes Clark the first female athlete to be signed to an exclusive partnership with Panini, a giant in the sports and entertainment collectibles sector. The reason is … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Caitlin Clark as Its First Exclusive Female Athlete Partner
Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Let's face it. Those Dune 2 popcorn buckets are creepy. But despite that ... or because of it ... the Dune 2 popcorn buckets that resemble the horrific, gaping maw of a sandworm have gone viral, and are being sold as valuable collectibles. According to research by Hearts.co the sandworm-inspired buckets are selling for up to $138 online, … [Read more...] about Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
Licensing Deal Brings MOK’s Hyper Realistic Collectibles to North America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Mokeng (MOK) collectibles platform has expanded into North America through a licensing partnership with the Stars Collective studio and Hana Investments China. MOK specializes in creating, producing and marketing high-quality collectible statues and toys inspired by entertainment IPs from movies, comic books, anime, TV series and … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Brings MOK’s Hyper Realistic Collectibles to North America