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My Hero Academia Heads to the NBA with Epic Fashion Collab

In an exciting collaboration, My Hero Academia, TOHO animation, Crunchyroll, the National Basketball Association (NBA), NBALAB, and HYPERFLY have joined forces to create a unique fashion collaboration that merges fans’ widespread devotion for anime and My Hero Academia with their passion for the NBA, resulting in a one-of-a-kind, must-have line of streetwear for fans. Exclusive items from the collaboration will debut at NBA Con, held in Las Vegas from July 7-9, with the full range of merchandise launching later this fall.

Anya Hindmarch x Mr. Potato Head Capsule Collection Available Now

Toy and game company Hasbro and luxury fashion label Anya Hindmarch are proud to collaborate on the launch of the highly anticipated Anya Hindmarch x Mr. Potato Head capsule collection. The eight-piece capsule collection of small leather goods spotlights the cross-generational pop culture icon, Mr. Potato Head in his classic Derby hat, mustache and bright red nose. The collection is available now at Anya Hindmarch, Net a Porter, Matches

WiT and Gen Con Join Forces

Women in Toys (WiT) is joining forces with Gen Con, the premier tabletop gaming convention on an exciting new partnership! The two groups will be collaborating on initiatives year-round, beginning with a WiT x Gen Con Women’s Gaming Network Open House in Indianapolis on August 3, 2023. Open to female industry professionals, the event takes place during Gen Con at the Westin Governor’s Suite, from 5:30-7:30pm. For more information and to register, visit the event page on the WiT website.

4 Million Views in Two Weeks – Millimages’ Molang is now a YouTuber!

Millimages, one of the most innovative IP developers and oldest independent animation studios in Europe, has launched a new Molang digital channel that will be hosted by Molang as a YouTuber. The innovative concept will see Molang and sidekick Piu Piu interacting with their fans in video concepts normally made by humans (gaming, ASMR, reactions, and various challenges), propelling the cartoon character and brand into a whole new dimension of social media.

Invisible Universe Appoints Segal Licensing as Agent is US and Canada

Invisible Universe, an internet-first animation studio that has been referred to as the “Pixar of the internet,” announced that they have appointed Segal Licensing as their Licensing Agent in the U.S. and Canada. The appointment comes as the studio continues to experience huge demand for their social media-based animated franchises including Qai Qai, inspired by Serena Williams’ daughter’s doll; Clydeo, based on Jennifer Aniston’s dog; Squeaky & Roy, the long lost toys of Dixie and Charlie D’Amelio; Ember, the daughter of the underworld; and Lovie, a preschooler who quite literally wears her heart on her sleeve. With viewership for Invisible Universe’s portfolio of properties in the multi-millions, Segal Licensing will be tasked with partnering with the studio to broker deals that bring more points of engagement to fans of their franchises.

Lord Offord Visits the Insights Family to Celebrate Their International Expansion & Discuss Their Future Plans

The Insights Family – the global leader in kids, teens, parents, and family market intelligence – had a visit from Lord Offord of Garvel (Minister for Exports) and the Department for Business and Trade on Thursday 22nd of June 2023 as part of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Program. The Northern Powerhouse Partner Program is a government initiative made up of businesses from across the North, from international organisations with a Northern presence to SMEs and from a variety of sectors.

Kartoon Studios Announces the World Premiere of “Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee” Exhibition

In a further tribute to the legendary Stan Lee as part of his 100th birthday celebration year, Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC” , will debut a first-ever exhibit, “Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Comic-Con Museum, a division of the San Diego Comic Convention, located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park. In advance of the annual San Diego Comic-Con (July 20 – 23), where Stan Lee appeared numerous times over the course of his 78-year career to delight his legions of fans, the new exhibit, which runs for eight months as part of the Comic-Con Museum, will feature never-before-seen items donated by auction houses and private collectors, including Heritage Auctions, DC Comics, Metropolis Comics, Gary Stiffelman, Dr. Michael Vassallo, Michael E. Uslan, Rob Prior, Danny Fingeroff, Benjamin LeClear, Mark Yturralde, Mark Ditko, Patrick Ditko, and Funko.

The People of Play and Happy Camper Live Partner to Bring the Young Inventor Challenge to Summer Camp Scene

The People of Play (POP!), a leading community of toy industry professionals, and Happy Camper Live, the first 365-day online summer camp program offering hundreds of online and interactive activities for children, are excited to announce their partnership to bring the Young Inventor Challenge to the summer camp world. The Young Inventor Challenge is a unique competition designed to inspire and encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills in children aged 6-18 years old. The competition invites young inventors to submit their original toy or game designs, which are then mentored and judged by industry experts.

Licensing Expo Wraps with Record-High Retail Attendance and Nearly 12,000 Attendees

Licensing Expo, the premier global event for licensing, IP, collaborations and brand extension, organized by Informa Markets Global Licensing Group and sponsored by industry association Licensing International, successfully concluded June 15 with nearly 12,000 unique attendees, a 13% increase on 2022’s total attendance and returning to numbers close to 2019’s pre-pandemic edition. The annual event also recorded the highest quality attendance to date, with 60% of visitors being C-suite or Director level executives alongside a record-high retail attendance, coming in at +47% vs 2019. Over 1,150 retailers attended including buyers from Walmart, Forever21, PacSun, Tilly’s, Toys ‘R’ Us, Ross, Rue 21, Hot Topic, Inditex, Dollar General, Bershka, Burger King, Hallmark, Macy’s, Amazon, Kohl’s, Target, Fanatics, TJX Companies Inc., Home Depot, Lush, Coach, Primark, and Pottery Barn.