“Demand signals were instant and clear”: In conversation with Karen Athill – Vice President, Sales, G5 and Amazon at Funko.

Absolut Tabasco will launch in the US in February 2026, followed by a global rollout across 50 markets.

“This is a hugely exciting step for EXG Pro,” said Alan Fenwick, CEO at EXG Pro.

“No matter how fans discover Invincible – through our comics, show or games – our goal is always the same: Serve the fandom with quality and creativity,” said Garima Sharma, VP, Licensing & Partnerships at Skybound.

“We will blend Beckham’s entrepreneurial influence with our fragrance expertise to inspire a richer world of style and self-expression through scent,” said Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums.

“We were heavily influenced by the animation we grew up with, such as Postman Pat and Mr Benn”: In conversation with Collectible Cities’ Joe Lattimer and Caitlin Derer.

“With such a huge fanbase, we saw a clear gap in the market for merchandise – and what better place to start than with some fun fancy dress costumes?” said Christina Cockill, Senior Account Manager at Blues Group.

The range was developed by Via Mia’s Design and Style team in Rio de Janeiro, in collaboration with Smiley’s creative team in London.

“Bringing Bluey to Minecraft opens up a new way for fans to engage with the brand in a place where they already love to play,” said Marina Mello, Global Director, Gaming & Interactive at BBC Studios.

For NERF, there’s toys modelled after HUNTR/X’s demon-hunting gear, including Zoey’s Spirit Blades, Rumi’s Four Tiger Sword and Mira’s Curved Moon Sword.