By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pokémon and Crocs are launching a new Pokemon-themed Crocs classic clog pack. The licensed Crocs collection features the distinct colors and imagery from the popular Gen-1 Pokemon characters: Gengar, Charizard, Snorlax, and Jigglypuff. The Gengar version comes in a dark purple hue with graphics that mimic the ghost-type Pokémon’s mischievous … [Read more...] about Crocs Announces New Pokemon-Themed Classic Clogs Collection
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Pokémon Expansions and Collections for May 2024
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter and TLL Staff The Pokémon Company International has announced several new expansions to its plush, fashion, outdoor, trading card game (TCG) and ecommerce offerings during May 2024. The brands' recent consumer product expansions include the international launch of the Pokémon Soda Pop Plush collection and the debut of a new fashion and outdoor … [Read more...] about Pokémon Expansions and Collections for May 2024
Post Malone Headlining Pokemon 25th Anniversary Concert
Pokémon is in a licensing frenzy this year as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, and this week announced it has come to an agreement with Universal Music Group to have Post Malone star in a video and concert. The Pokemon Company International broke the news as musician-slash-Pokemon-fan Malone made the announcement on a YouTube video.Taking place on Feb. 27—better … [Read more...] about Post Malone Headlining Pokemon 25th Anniversary Concert
What’s the [Toy] Story? Same as Last Year, Just Better!
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Straight from the floor of New York Toy Fair, TLL brings you the latest and greatest in toy trends. They just happen to be the same as last year's—only more nuanced, thoughtful, and developed. The good news this year: No one's freaking out about the ability of America's largest toy retailer to actually pay its vendors. More … [Read more...] about What’s the [Toy] Story? Same as Last Year, Just Better!
37 Entertainment/Character Brands Earned Over $100 MM in the U.S./Canada
Karina Masolova, karina@plainlanguagemedia.com This year, a total of 37 properties made TLL’s annual list of entertainment/character brands that generated over $100 million in licensed retail sales in the U.S./Canada for 2017. Last year, TLL tracked 46 brands that qualified for the list based on 2016 sales. And the year before that, 44 brands made the list based on estimated … [Read more...] about 37 Entertainment/Character Brands Earned Over $100 MM in the U.S./Canada
M&A: Coach, Pokémon & DHX
DHX Media acquires the entertainment division of Iconix Brand Group for $345 million, which includes a both an 80% controlling interest in Peanuts and 100% of Strawberry Shortcake. The remaining 20% interest in Peanuts will continue to be held by members of the family of Charles M. Schulz. The transaction is expected to close on or around June 30, 2017. The deal will give the … [Read more...] about M&A: Coach, Pokémon & DHX
Pokémon, Rio2016 Merchandise Ride Summer Sales Wave
The pop culture and sports events of the summer have created a groundswell of demand for related licensed merchandise. According to reports, Pokémon-related merchandise sales built through July and could be on track to remain high through the holiday season. Meanwhile, retailers selling Rio2016 merchandise are winning gold, several of them recently told Forbes. Pokémon Go … [Read more...] about Pokémon, Rio2016 Merchandise Ride Summer Sales Wave
Nintendo NY Re-opens With New Merch, Games
By Karina Masolova The newly branded Nintendo New York store, previously Nintendo World, re-opened Feb. 19th with a new 15-foot gaming screen, exclusive merchandise and appearances by Mario, Luigi and Charles Martinet. The two-floor space has been redesigned with large-scale gaming events in mind; the location boasts larger, open spaces and merchandise on movable … [Read more...] about Nintendo NY Re-opens With New Merch, Games
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By Karina Masolova Viacom promotes international brand management VP Charlotte Castillo to SVP of brand management and creative for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Mark Caplan is promoted to SVP Global Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products. Elias Hofman steps down as President of Exim Group, the company that he helped found. The IP and … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Monika Salazar leaves My Little Pony, Transformers and other priority brands at Hasbro to become licensing director for Pokémon Company International. In her new position, Ms. Salazar will put together deals involving the Pokémon brand in the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. Before Hasbro, she worked at MTV Networks and Nickelodeon. Lori Heiss takes over as brand … [Read more...] about Who’s News