Interviews
Hasbro’s Bradley Bowman talks STRETCH ARMSTRONG, LITTLEST PET SHOP – and how creativity thrives within a big corporation
Bradley Bowman – Hasbro’s Senior Director of Global Licensed Toy and Games – on what to expect from the ‘Stretchiverse’.
New skus and new territories: Marc Sach discusses global licensing deals for Fuzzballs
Games, books, Comic Cons and more: in conversation with Marc Sach – the creator of Fuzzballs.
Designer Mijke Konijn discusses crafting style guides for institutions like Van Gogh Museum and Mauritshuis Museum
“Almost any artwork can be suitable for licensing”: Mijke Konijn takes us inside her creative process.
Su-Yina Farmer and Sandra Arcan of Bits + Pixels on translating video game IP into authentic products and experiences
Bits + Pixels Directors Su-Yina Farmer and Sandra Arcan talk Resident Evil make-up, Terraria apparel – and plans for The Witcher.
What does art and craft book publisher David & Charles bring to licensing? Ame Verso tells all…
Publishing Director Ame Verso reveals why David & Charles is careful not to ‘niche the niche.’
Industry consultant Chris Isitt on fan culture, dress-up struggles – and what toycos should consider when evaluating a brand
“The most important advice is to have an exit plan”: Chris Isitt on what toycos should consider when looking at licenses.
Hemanshi Mehta – Research Executive at Kids Industries – talks AI, fandom and how licensing can bolster learning
Kids Industries’ Hemanshi Mehta talks us through a recent licensed launch that shows how licensing can do far more than simply ‘sell’.
Maya Bharal – Junior Strategist at Kids Industries – on how fandom can elevate communities
Kids Industries’ Maya Bharal discusses the power of fandom, and why more brands should embrace irreverence.
Frankie Stevens – Designer at Kids Industries – on why brands are embracing ‘traditional-looking’ designs
Kids Industries’ Frankie Stevens talks fandom, and reveals her pick of a recent licensed launch that impressed.
“Timing is key”: Jeff Kaplan of Retrobrands USA on what makes a brand worth reviving
Jeff Kaplan of Retrobrands USA talks us through his work bringing back IP like Extreme Dinosaurs and Bain De Soleil.