As always, major retailers around the world have been releasing lists of “top” toys as a way to focus attention on the upcoming holiday season; this year, it’s been accompanied by a message to buy early, as even consumers are now conversant with the words “supply chain.” more

The One:12 Collective Spider-Man 2099 wears an Unstable Molecules suit, a material created by Sue Storm and Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four. The suit features a web cape with integrated posing wire, spiked forearm gauntlets, and raised chest insignia. The web-slinger features three head … more

As the first of the major toy companies reporting financial this week, comments by Hasbro’s executives offer the first window into industry conditions as we get nearer to the all-important holiday selling season. Mattel and Jakks Pacific also are reporting earnings this week. Hasbro raised wholesale prices … more

Through a groundbreaking joint venture between Genius Brands International and Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, an agreement has been struck to create Stan Lee Universe. Stan Lee Universe will assume worldwide rights, in perpetuity, to the name, physical likeness, physical signature, live-action … more

Rainbow, the content company renowned throughout the world for its animated and multimedia productions, has announced the appointment of Rick Mischel as new CEO for Bardel Entertainment, leading animation services provider in North America. Rick Mischel is a renowned industry professional … more

Character World has launched a new LEGO Batman range to coincide with the release of the hotly-anticipated The LEGO Batman movie. The film, featuring a host of big names including Will Arnett, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, Mariah Carey and Zach Galifianakis, has been a hit with fans around the world … more

Leomil Group today announced the return of Star Wars footwear from Leomil, part of The Cortina Group. Leomil has long produced a Star Wars footwear for many successful years and is now happy to be back in the Lucasfilm family. “ Disney’s Star Wars saga is a globally renowned franchise with product which … more

The Leomil Group (part of The Cortina Group) and VIZ Media Europe, partnered for the New Japanese phenomenon Yo-Kai Watch in France, Germany, Benelux, Nordics and CEE. Leomil has already been Level-5’s footwear partner for Yo-Kai Watch in North America. “We are happy to confirm that we have … more

The Walt Disney Company and The Leomil Group have expanded their co-operation into Latin America. Leomil Group has been a long time partner with Disney in major territories worldwide such as EMEA, Russia and Asia. The footwear giant has already started their sales in Colombia and Suriname for … more

Bulldog Licensing has announced that Helena Mansell-Stopher will be joining the company as Retail Licensing Director. Helena’s reputation very much precedes her, having held senior positions at Hit, 4Kids, Marvel and most recently as UK Consumer Products Territory Lead at Mattel. During her career, she has … more

Finalists for The Licensing Awards 2014 have now been revealed for the Product, Retail, and Marketing Communication Awards. The finalists for the Property Awards categories will be announced by the end of July. The winners will be revealed at The Licensing Awards event on Tuesday 16th September … more

Thanks to important partnerships established over the years with some of the largest licensors worldwide, Grani&Partners (Giochi Preziosi Group) is now a leading company in the Loyalty & Fidelity and Promotional industries, as well as in Publishing and Partwork … more

Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensed goods, has won an award for its best-selling range of Hello Kitty products. The announcement was made during a recent ceremony and fashion show held in Istanbul to mark Hello Kitty licensor Sanrio’s 50th anniversary, which was attended by Sanrio … more

Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensed goods, has launched a collection of innovative and exciting products featuring Spider-Sense Spiderman - the classic version of one of the best-loved comic book heroes in the world. The new products feature two striking and exciting … more

A global survey conducted by Brand Licensing Europe 2010, Europe’s premier licensing trade exhibition, has revealed that our fascination with the antics of Homer Simpson and his family remains as strong as ever despite more than twenty years on our screens and over 450 episodes. The survey asked … more

A further four companies have signed up to exhibit at Brand Licensing Central & Eastern Europe, necessitating the move to a larger venue to accommodate more exhibition space. The event will now be held at The Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, the finest luxury hotel in the heart of Budapest city centre … more