The Swedish games company Star Stable Entertainment has signed a global toy deal with leading consumer products company Just Play. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and has risen to become a top 10 toy company, according to NPD, for the past 5 years. The deal will comprise toy rights for its successful gaming brand, … [Read more...] about Hit Game Star Stable Gallops Into Global Toy Deal With Just Play!
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Hit Game Star Stable Gallops Into Global Toy Deal With Just Play!
The Swedish games company Star Stable Entertainment has signed a global toy deal with leading consumer products company Just Play. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and has risen to become a top 10 toy company, according to NPD, for the past 5 years. The deal will comprise toy rights for its successful gaming brand, … [Read more...] about Hit Game Star Stable Gallops Into Global Toy Deal With Just Play!
Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
Mattel and Warner Bros. have announced development of a Hot Wheels movie, produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio. The result will be a live-action film featuring the venerable toy racing car brand, which remains the number one selling toy in the world, with more than 8 billion vehicles sold. True to its name, the film will bring to life the world's hottest cars, monster … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Hot Wheels Go Hollywood in Warner x Mattel Deal
TCG Toys Strikes Licensing Deals To Bring Bend-Ems Back to the Toy Shelf
Multi-brand toy company TCG Toys is bringing back the licensed 1990s heritage toy line, Bend-Ems, through a slate of licensing agreements. Bend-Ems are action figures with bendable arms and legs. The soft rubber-like exterior and wire interior provide durability and elasticity, making them extremely poseable. "The appeal of Bend-Ems is a cultural phenomenon," said TCG Toys … [Read more...] about TCG Toys Strikes Licensing Deals To Bring Bend-Ems Back to the Toy Shelf
Warner Unveils Magical Licensing Deals for Fantastic Beasts
WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences is launching a collection of products to celebrate the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World created by J.K. Rowling. The film features an ensemble cast led by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and two-time Oscar nominee Jude … [Read more...] about Warner Unveils Magical Licensing Deals for Fantastic Beasts
Video Game Licensing: PhatMojo Named Master Toy Partner For Poppy Playtime
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter EnchantedMob Inc. and PhatMojo have announced a global licensing deal for the terrifying indie video game, Poppy Playtime. Under the terms of the deal, PhatMojo will serve EnchantedMob as its master toy partner. The company will also manage the consumer products licensing for the Poppy Playtime franchise. Founded in 2015, EnchantedMob, Inc. … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: PhatMojo Named Master Toy Partner For Poppy Playtime
Mattel Takes Over Toy Rights For Dreamworks’ Trolls Franchise
Mattel announced it has won the toy rights to Dreamworks' Trolls franchise, in the leadup to the 2023 sequel. The US toy giant says it has signed a multi-year global licensing agreement with Universal Brand Development for DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls. Prior to this year the licensing agreement was held by Hasbro. “DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls has captivated the hearts of … [Read more...] about Mattel Takes Over Toy Rights For Dreamworks’ Trolls Franchise
NFT Licensing: Jazwares Wins Master Toy Deal With World of Women
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has announced a multi-year, global master toy and collectible licensing agreement with World of Women for a diverse NFT collection. World of Women consists of over 10,000 one-of-one randomly-generated, female-oriented NFTs. Each piece of the NFT collection was hand-crafted by the artist Yam Karkai. The collection contains 27 … [Read more...] about NFT Licensing: Jazwares Wins Master Toy Deal With World of Women
LEGO, Disney, Jazwares Clean Up In Toy Of The Year Awards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief LEGO dominated this year's TOTY award list with seven wins, but Jazwares' Squishmallow line won Toy of the Year, winning three separate awards. "Squishmallows takes the crown!" the company tweeted at the news. "This would not be possible without the support of our phenomenal partners, retailers, Jazmanians & our millions of … [Read more...] about LEGO, Disney, Jazwares Clean Up In Toy Of The Year Awards
Diversity in Licensing: Disney In Collaboration With EPI For Diverse Line of Dolls
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of EPI has announced a collaboration with Disney and Marvel to create ethnically-inclusive fashion dolls, collectible figurines, and accessories. The upcoming line of licensed consumer products will feature characters from the new Disney+ series "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" and the upcoming "Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil … [Read more...] about Diversity in Licensing: Disney In Collaboration With EPI For Diverse Line of Dolls