More or Less…
We asked industry figures what they’d like to see more of from the licensing sector – and what they want less of…
From Jason Universe to Domo… Russell Binder and Mandy Bardisbanian talk us through recent additions to Striker’s portfolio
From Domo and Tubby Nugget to an enduring horror icon: Striker Entertainment’s Russell Binder and Mandy Bardisbanian discuss the latest additions to their portfolio.
Dream Teams: Hasbro’s Marianne James and Katie Frame
What’s the key to successful collaborations between creative and commercial teams within brand owners? This new series seeks to find out. We pick the brains of Hasbro’s Marianne James and Katie Frame.
Vize’s Adam Colp and James Oddy talk inspiration, design trends – and recent work on SEGA’s Shinobi
Vize Creative’s James Oddy and Adam Colp talk us through their recent work on SEGA’s Shinobi… And the trends they see coming with successful gaming brands.
Michael Walsh talks us through the creative process behind Skybound’s Universal Monsters: Frankenstein comic
“I’d rather show than tell”: Comic book creator Michael Walsh discusses his work bringing an iconic Universal Monster into comics.
LEGO debuts One Piece sets
“Bringing the Straw Hat Pirates in LEGO brick form to fans worldwide has been a dream assignment”, said Yi-Chien Cheng, Associate Design Lead on LEGO One Piece.
Melissa Tudor – Creative Director at Fanattik – talks in-world replicas, designing in metal and fandom
Melissa Tudor – Creative Director at Fanattik – discusses her approach to crafting products that delight fans.
Timberland and Pabst Blue Ribbon debut limited-edition collaboration
“PBR has always been about celebrating those who take pride in their craft so this partnership with Timberland PRO was a no-brainer,” said Kat Mata, Culture Marketing Director at PBR.
‘Newstalgia’, gaming and Labubu… Licensed Ltd’s Paul Bufton shares his Licensing Expo takeaways
“Don’t pay any heed to the doomsayers, the licensing industry is booming!”: Licensed Ltd’s Paul Bufton shares his insights from another successful Licensing Expo.
Craft Buddy to launch Crystal Art products for Dr. Seuss brands including The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat
“We’re incredibly excited to be working with Dr. Seuss Enterprises on this new creative journey,” said Gary Wadhwani, Co-Founder at Craft Buddy.
