Moodles creator Joanna Paul and LoCoco Licensing’s Peter LoCoco on building the brand beyond toys

“It has an incredible opportunity; it’s about finding the people who believe in it”: Joanna Paul and Peter LoCoco on the Moodles story so far.

Boyhood teams with Disney for wooden Mickey Mouse figure

“We have achieved a result that sets new standards for wooden sculptures,” said Boyhood designer and founder Jakob Burgsø.

Strawberry Shortcake x Care Bears crossover special spawns apparel, collectibles, home decor and more

“We invite fans to celebrate love and friendship through a sweet new line-up of fun collaborations that will surprise, delight and connect across retail,” said Elizabeth Litten Miller, VP, Franchise Strategy at WildBrain.

Disney and lululemon team up for limited-edition collection

The 34-piece dual-gender collection is inspired by archival Disney graphics.

From LEGO sets to The Masked Singer… Hasbro’s Alyse D’Antuono on a mammoth year for TRANSFORMERS

Alyse D’Antuono – Hasbro’s VP of Global Franchise Strategy & Management for Action Brands and NERF – on innovation, inspiration and 40 years of TRANSFORMERS.

Brand of Brothers teams with The Hershey Company to bring Reese’s ice cream to the UK

“If you are a fan of Reese’s candy, this is the one for you,” said Carys Delve, Marketing Manager at Brand of Brothers.

Gap’s Fabiola Torres and Disney’s Carrie Matson on the recent Collegiate collection – and the key to the brands’ decade-long partnership

“Our relationship has always delivered timeless and classic pieces”: Fabiola Torres, Chief Marketing Officer at Gap, and Carrie Matson, VP, Marketing Strategy NA at Disney discuss the key to successful fashion collaborations.

William Lamb’s Sandra Vanstan, Ruth Evans and Emily Bean on pushing boundaries in licensed bags and footwear

William Lamb Group’s Head of Licensing Sandra Vanstan, Senior Designer and Account Manager Ruth Evans and Designer Emily Bean talk design trends, innovation and retail opportunities.

Surge Licensing’s Mark Freedman on Hellraiser, Pinhead and respecting horror fans

“I can envision a line of Hellraiser hot sauces”: Surge Licensing President Mark Freedman discusses how he has ideas for brand extensions.

Watch Next Media to develop Mr Men Little Miss animated series

“The Mr. Men Little Miss characters are universally recognisable by their simple illustrations and iconic names and are relatable to every age, culture, personality and gender,” said Philippe Alessandri, President of Watch Next Media and Kids First.

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