Toys & Games
Surge Brands secures partners for Mister Softee across health and beauty, pet toys, apparel and more
“Our goal is to build a lifestyle licensing program that blends the brand’s nostalgic appeal with fun, high-quality products that surprise and delight fans in new ways,” said Ari Freedman, Vice President of Licensing, Surge Brands.
Playmobil to launch Barbie playsets in 2026
“Bringing the Barbie brand into the Playmobil world builds on values we both share and marks the next step in our partnership with Mattel,” said Playmobil CEO Bahri Kurter.
StoryToys launches LEGO Bluey mobile game
“We’re really excited to be introducing LEGO system bricks into our apps for the first time, giving kids even more ways to build, create, and play,” said Emmet O’Neill, Chief Executive of StoryToys.
Licensed brands in safe hands: Fanroll’s CEO, Neal Hoffman, on Dungeons & Dragons, CATAN and more
Neal Hoffman reveals how Fanroll handles licenses for big names and classic games…
Hasbro’s Ally Simpson on bringing publishing phenomenon Fourth Wing into board games
“This is a game created by fans for fans”: Ally Simpson – Senior Manager at Hasbro Games – discusses development of Priorities: Fourth Wing edition.
Board Game Club teams with Mojo Nation for event celebrating Play Creators Awards winners and finalists
On Tuesday, September 2nd at Soho’s Century Club, Board Game Club’s menu will be packed full of titles from the list of finalists at this year’s Play Creators Awards.
Science Museum teams with Funtime Gifts for Materials Science range
“This collection brings core science concepts to life through products that children can touch, stretch, bounce and explore,” said Amy Harbour, Head of Licensing and Commercial Partnerships at the Science Museum.
Jazwares brings Squishmallows into cosmetics with Ulta Beauty and Snapbrands
“Squishmallows have always been about individuality and fun – and this cosmetics collection brings that same spirit into the beauty space,” said Gerhard Runken, EVP, Global Brand and Marketing at Jazwares.
Hasbro kicks Fourth Wing game line with Priorities Fourth Wing Edition
“This game is for the readers who’ve stayed up way too late with these books and still want more,” said author Rebecca Yarros.
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’.