Hasbro’s Cat O’Brien talks innovation, 2024 highlights and vault brand plans
Cat O’Brien – Director of UK Licensing Consumer Products at Hasbro – discusses PEPPA PIG highlights, MONOPOLY plans and the power of nostalgia.
Jacqui Fishman on the return of her mission-based This Girl Can! Change the World brand
“Our character Jane is the line-drawn personification of where girls are at before they fall off that confidence cliff”: In conversation with This Girl Can! Change the World’s Jacqui Fishman.
Vans launches KPop Demon Hunters footwear collection
Creative inspired by HUNTR/X, Derpy and Sussie, and the Saja Boys appears on styles including the Classic Slip-On, Old Skool, Old Skool V and Sk8-Hi.
SALT teams with Big Potato Games for Herd Mentality India Pale Lager
Each can comes with a free digital copy of the popular party game.
Jazwares teams with Netflix for KPop Demon Hunters Squishmallows and BumBumz
“Being involved in fandoms such as KPop Demon Hunters reinforces our commitment to shaping products at the intersection of pop culture, collecting and play,” said Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at Jazwares.
Hasbro celebrates Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year with Play-Doh partnership
Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a serene shade designed to ‘reduce noise, restore balance and create space to simply be’.
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Netflix teams with Nucleus for The Art of KPop Demon Hunters book
The Art of KPop Demon Hunters features behind-the-scenes pre-production artwork, creator interviews and insights from writers, directors and artists.
Wallace & Gromit kidswear lands at M&S
“This range offers a joyful tribute to our much-loved characters, brought to life through vibrant designs that are sure to delight young fans,” said Hannah McFarlane, Licensing Manager at Aardman.
LEGO and Netflix team up for Stranger Things: The Creel House set
This is the first-ever transforming LEGO house set, allowing fans to portray the Creel House in its various states.
Asembl brings Menz and Hismile together for Violet Crumble Toothpaste
“Bringing Australia’s favourite choc honeycomb flavour to unexpected places lets us surprise fans,” said Menz National Licensing & Marketing Manager Polly Love.
Monopoly Money: Phillippa Green discusses The Royal Mint’s 90th anniversary Monopoly coin
Phillippa Green, The Royal Mint’s Licensing and Partnerships Manager, on the newly minted Monopoly coin.
