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Remarkable Brands gets a number of licensees under its wings

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Remarkable Brands gets a number of licensees under its wings

New York-based licensing and branding agency Remarkable Brands has signed a number of new partners across a range of categories including plush, party goods and stationery.

Under the deals, new products inspired by social media star Doug the Pug will be unleashed at select retailers across the US later this year.movie The Lego Batman Movie 2017 download

The new licensees include American Greetings (paper and digital greeting cards, gift card holders, gift packaging, decorative door covers, window clings, party goods, stickers), Gund (plush toys and accessories, drinkware, ceramic molded mugs, travel mugs, tumblers, stationery, journals, notebooks, stickers, pens/pencils, bookmarks, figures), Imaginarium Goods (playing cards, koozies, air fresheners, money banks, dashboard doll/bobble heads, molded mugs, coffee mugs, pint glasses), Kurt Adler (ornaments, wooden blocks) and Trends International (posters).

The new lineup joins existing licensing partners including Kids Preferred (plush toys, accessories), St. Martin’s Press (coloring books), Harper Collins (books) and Willow Creek Press (puzzles and calendars).

Real-life canine Doug the Pug boasts more than one billion Facebook video views and has nine million followers across social media networks. The dog also has its own YouTube channel.

Earlier, Remarkable Brands was named exclusive worldwide licensing agent for Todd Goldman’s Tighty Whitey Brands, home of the Bear in the Underwear picture book series.

The said agreement tapped the agency to develop a broad-scale licensing programme for the brand in categories including apparel, toys, games, plush and stationery.

 

WDR Mediagroup licenses Gigglebug to UK’s Milkshake!’s digital services

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WDR Mediagroup licenses Gigglebug to UK’s Milkshake!’s digital services

Germany’s WDR Mediagroup has licensed Gigglebug Entertainment’s children’s series Gigglebug to UK-based Milkshake!’s digital services.

The Channel 5 pre-school block has added the series to its brand-new YouTube channel marking the first time that Gigglebug will air in the UK.

The initial five episodes are available now with two new episodes to be released every week. It will also be available on milkshake.tv, the block’s website.

The 52 x five-minute toon was originally commissioned by YLE in Finland and SRF in Switzerland. It has been picked up by broadcasters across Europe including SVT (Sweden), DRTV (Denmark), RUV (Iceland), TV2 (Hungary), HRT (Croatia), Ceska (Czech Republic), ERR (Estonia) and HOP! (Israel).

Gigglebug is set in an enchanted forest and stars a little bug with an irrestibile laugh. WDR mediagroup added the show to its distribution portfolio in 2015.

The app upon which the TV series is based has also become an international hit with more than one million downloads to date.

 

Nickelodeon teams up with IDW Games to release a variety of tabletop games

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Nickelodeon teams up with IDW Games to release a variety of tabletop games

With a team up with Nickelodeon, IDW Games has released a number of tabletop games that features characters from its ‘90s properties.

The first game, titled Nickelodeon Splat Attack!, is an all-out food fight between a host of Nick ‘90s characters. During the game, players will control teams which are divided along brands as they thrust food at each other in an effort to hold key positions on the themed-food court and become ‘King of the Court.’

Nickelodeon Splat Attack!, as well as other upcoming games from IDW Publishing  will feature characters from Rugrats, Invader Zim, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Wild Thornberrys, Hey Arnold!, CatDog, The Angry Beavers, Rocket Power, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, The Ren & Stimpy Show and Rocko’s Modern Life.

“There are very few properties that manage to induce nostalgia while also still being incredibly relevant,” said Jerry Bennington, vice president, new product development, IDW Publishing. “Nickelodeon has managed to curate and maintain a menagerie of properties that does just that; allow for the nostalgia of shows like Rugrats and Hey Arnold! while still being endlessly entertaining today. The enthusiasm that fans have for these shows has directly influenced the efforts we’ve put into bringing the best games possible for them to the market.”

Nickelodeon Splat Attack! Will in all probability be released in spring 2018.

 

National Wildlife Federation ties up with Uware Brands

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National Wildlife Federation ties up with Uware Brands

The National Wildlife Federation has tied up with Uware Brands to create a collection of apparel for supporters of the wildlife conservation and non-profit education.

The new range will initially launch as a line of graphic t-shirts with highlights including the National Wildlife Federation American eagle shirt, moose shirt and the Ranger Rick traditional shirt.

“Uware has a long history of creating great wildlife designs that will help our members and fans engage with our brand and proudly show their support for the natural world,” says Deana Duffek, head, brand licensing, National Wildlife Federation. “We look forward to introducing more National Wildlife Federation licensed apparel to the Uware marketplace in the future,” he added.

The National Wildlife Federation-branded t-shirts are now available online at UwareTees.com as well as at select retailers.

 

Jim Henson Company taps goods retailer Little Hippie for merchandise

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Jim Henson Company taps goods retailer Little Hippie for merchandise

The Jim Henson Company has tapped apparel and home goods retailer Little Hippie for merchandise based on Labyrinth and Fraggle Rock.

The lines will include apparel for infant and toddlers, adult apparel, accessories and home goods for direct and online sales as well as selected specialty and mid-tier retail locations nationwide.

Home goods will include Little Hippie’s signature woven cotton blankets, fleece blankets, tapestries, bed linens and posters while the accessory collection will include pins, tote bags and hats.

“As someone who grew up watching Fraggle Rock, I can attest to how much these characters mean to our existing customers who already want to pass on to their children,” said Little Hippie founder and chief executive artist, Taylor Swope.

“Jim Henson’s valuable lessons of friendship, understanding of others and interconnectedness. No other creator aligns with our company values more, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from Henson’s imagination through developing art from his characters,” he added.

Nicole Goldman, executive vice president of marketing and PR for The Jim Henson Company, added: “Fraggle Rock was created to encourage and celebrate acceptance, tolerance and diversity in the world.

“Little Hippie is a perfect partner, sharing these core ideas and bringing a uniquely creative vision to these new merchandise lines.”

 

2nd edition of Moscow Licensing Summit on 19th September

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2nd edition of Moscow Licensing Summit on 19th September

The second edition of Moscow Licensing Summit will take place in the capital of Russia at the World Trade Center on 19 September.

Conducted by Grand Expo, the organiser of the annual licensing show Licensing World Russia, the Moscow Licensing Summit 2017 is now the unique annual event of its kind in Russia.

This one-day of a complete dive into the licensing industry will gather high-quality professional audience: right holders and licensing agencies, licensees, retailers, brand and marketing managers, consultants, investors, financial analysts, wholesalers and leading business media representatives.

Moscow Licensing Summit is a great opportunity for global licensing companies to enter the Russian market and to present new products.

Besides the rich networking programme, visitors will get the most relevant topics of the licensing market in Russia.

First event, which took place in September 2016, was attended by 304 guests and participants; 23 right holders and licensing agents introduced 120 popular Russian and foreign licenses; 18 leading experts of the Russian licensing industry participated in the conference part of the Summit.

Julia Skripchenko, Marketing and PR Director, CLS: «We are very pleased that in Russia there is another great annual industry event – Moscow Licensing Summit. It means that players of the industry have more opportunities to present themselves and their brands to the licensing community. We are glad to have a chance for networking and experience exchange and we are sure every year the event will expand gathering new participants from different segments of the market.»

 

 

Spin Master to launch new pre-school toy line soon

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Spin Master to launch new pre-school toy line soon

Toronto based toy major Spin Master is launching a new pre-school toy line inspired by its entertainment division’s animated series Rusty Rivets. 

 Beginning on August 1, the easy-to-build toys will be available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores across North America and online.

The toys feature an easy-click system that lets each piece work interchangeably in an effort to encourage open-ended, creative play.

The Rivet Lab play set, for example, includes a buildable robotic helper, working elevators and realistic lights and sounds.

The new line will allow kids to build their favorite characters and vehicles including Botasaur and Rusty (pictured) as well as create their own unique builds.

Designed for kids between ages three and above, the toys will sell from US$7.99 to US$39.99. The line will also include customizable Mini Build Packs and Core Build Packs.

The series follows young inventors Rusty and Ruby and seeks to inspire kids to take part in the maker culture through innovation. Rusty Rivets (26 x 30 minutes) debuted on Nickelodeon last summer and was recently renewed for a second season.

 

MGA Entertainment launches new line of collectible army toys

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MGA Entertainment launches new line of collectible army toys

California-based MGA Entertainment has launched a new line of collectible army toys named Awesome Little Green Men.This, after taking the girl-skewing collectibles market by storm with its L.O.L. Surprise! and Num Noms offerings.

Storming the US retail stores on August 1, the army-inspired toys aim to combine humour and battle play with a pop vinyl aesthetic.

The line will include 100 unique characters that can also be brought together to form a game. Led by General Pain and General Panic, the goal would be to build the best squad with each character belonging to a special unit.

The Awesome Little Green Men starter packs will include four toys and cost US$12.99. Blind boxes will include one soldier, a dog tag with a chain and a new recruit poster. There is also a battle pack including game piece stickers available.

Collectible lines have been incredibly lucrative for MGA, with L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls being the number-one item in the dolls super category and the number two item in total toys YTD, in June 2017, according to The NPD Group.

MGA recently secured 40 new licensees for Num Noms, bringing the total number of global licensing partners to 80 for the novelty collectible line.

Meanwhile, L.O.L. Surprise! is getting into the licensing realm as MGA is all set to launch a march programme inspired by the line across categories like apparel, accessories, stationery, party goods, publishing, games and sporting goods for spring 2018.watch Dunkirk film now

 

 

Spin Master launches new toy line

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Spin Master launches new toy line

 

Spin Master has launched a new toy line based on its entertainment brand Rusty Rivets that is currently being telecast on Nickelodeon.

“As part of our growth strategy to produce evergreen global entertainment properties such as PAW Patrol and most recently Rusty Rivets, we’re thrilled kids can now invent alongside the show’s hero characters, Rusty and Ruby.” said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master’s global president and COO. “Inspired by elements of the maker culture, the Rusty Rivets toy line combines an easy-click system allowing each of the pieces to work interchangeably, encouraging a sense of discovery and open-ended creative play.”

Kids can build, create and rustify alongside Rusty, Ruby and the on-screen cast.

The line of toys is designed for kids aged 3+ and comprises of reconfigurable, easy-click pieces that make building and transforming easy.

The toy line ranges includes the Rusty Rivets Botasaur, Rusty Rivet Lab Playset, Rusty Rivets Mini Build Packs and Rusy Rivets Core Build Packs.

They would debut nationally and exclusively at Toys R Us in the US from August 1st.

All are easy-to-build and perfect for preschoolers since all of the pieces are compatible and parts can interchange with the full line of toys.

Sony Pictures teams up with Nickelodeon

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Sony Pictures teams up with Nickelodeon

Sony Pictures has teamed up with Nickelodeon to get  into two new, co-branded collaborations that would feature characters from Ghostbusters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Firstly, Playmates Toys has signed on to launch a line of co-branded crossover toys that will see Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Donatello become the movie versions of Winston, Ray, Peter and Egon on a range of figures. Each figure in the collection will also come with a removable proton pack.

Besides, the two companies have tapped IDW Publishing for a weekly crossover event series. To kick off the comic book adventure, an old adversary traps the Turtles in a ghost dimension and New York City’s resident experts on all things spooky answer the call to help the Heroes in a Half Shell escape.

The first comic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters 2 #1 is slated to hit retailers this November.movie Despicable Me 3 streaming

Playmates’ co-branded toys are also set to land in Target stores at the same time as the comic book crossover.

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