May 2019 - aNb Media, Inc.

LEGO Launches New Commemorative Apollo 11-Inspired Set

To mark the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, the LEGO Group announced its own launch—of the LEGO CREATOR Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander. The 1,087-piece building set was developed in cooperation with NASA to commemorate the Eagle lunar module which completed humanity’s first successful moon landing. The set will be exclusively available at LEGO Stores and shop.LEGO.com beginning June 1. Coinciding with this announcement, LEGO…

Sesame Place Unveils New Sesame Street Neighborhood Experience

Sesame Place celebrated the official grand opening of its all-new Sesame Street Neighborhood, along with new conveniences for guests.

Licensing News

White Space Entertainment to Grow Miramax Consumer Products Biz

Miramax has partnered with White Space Entertainment to grow and manage its film portfolio in the consumer product space.

Moose Toys to Launch Shopkins Real Littles

Moose Toys announced partnerships with real-world household brands to introduce Shopkins Real Littles, a collection of miniature versions of brands including Welch’s Concord Grape Jelly, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Pringles, and more.

Subway Surfers Named Alpha Group Master Toy

SYBO Games, the studio behind Subway Surfers, has appointed Alpha Group as global master toy licensee for its mobile game phenom.

Licensing Licensing Expo

Brand Central to Rep ‘Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader’ Reboot

Brand Central will build out an all-new consumer products program around the returning family game show, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader.

Pantone Celebrates SpongeBob’s 20th with New Colors

Nickelodeon and The Pantone Color Institute unveiled official SpongeBob Yellow and Patrick Star Pink colors in commemoration of SpongeBob’s 20th birthday.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Expands in Collectibles

Konami Cross Media NY signed new deals on behalf of Yu-Gi-Oh! with First 4 Figures, Zag Toys, Tsume, Taka, and Kitsune to offer new collectible products at varying price points.

Cartoon Saloon Teams with Dentsu for Licensing Expo Debut

The four-time Academy Award-winning animation studio Cartoon Saloon is forming an ancillary rights division and will attend Licensing Expo for the first time in partnership with Dentsu Entertainment USA to explore licensing and merchandising opportunities for its original IP, headlined by its upcoming animated feature, Wolfwalkers.