Category: Licensing

L.O.L. Surprise! has teamed up with FIFA to encourage fans to ‘let their champion out’ with the launch of an all-new, super sporty and fun series of co-branded collectibles to celebrate the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Get ready to hit the field starting now with the limited edition L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Collection, featuring 12 different dolls to collect – 10 of the qualifying countries who will compete in Qatar, as well as a FIFA Fan and an ultra-rare Referee doll! Each doll will also include an exclusive, limited edition L.O.L. Surprise! trading card, as well as seven surprises to unwrap and accessorize each mini doll.

The inspiration to realization platform, Pinterest, and the global food-themed studio and entertainment brand for families, Chefclub, announce a strategic partnership to develop innovative food content. Chefclub, leader in food-themed content on social media, is creating for Pinterest top-quality cooking series with initial programming launching in October 2022.

Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC, a leading fully integrated global entertainment development company specializing in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, announced details of its forthcoming world-class theme park, Katmandu Park | Punta Cana. Expected to open early 2023 in the Dominican Republic, Katmandu Park, conceived and built by Falcon’s, will feature cutting-edge rides and attractions that immerse guests in the company’s original, proprietary franchise, The Hidden Realms of Katmandu.

Licensing Expo, organized by Informa Markets and sponsored by Licensing International, will take place on June 13-15, 2023, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The licensed consumer product and brand extension tradeshow, which saw enormous success in attendance and exhibition in 2022, was originally due to take place on May 23-25, 2023, but will now return three weeks later to accommodate event venue renovations. The new show dates will ensure smooth experiences for attendees and exhibitors at Licensing Expo.

Disguise Inc, subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Inc and world leaders in costume design and manufacturing, with Snap Incorporated announced the launch of an AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat featuring Disguise’s 2022 line.

Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, announced a 10-year license extension for RollerCoaster Tycoon with the franchise’s creator, Chris Sawyer. Under the new agreement, Atari will seek to develop new titles, expand digital and physical distribution, and explore brand and merchandising collaborations as part of a long-term plan to bring the franchise to new heights.

Funrise, Inc in partnership with video game developer Psyonix, has released a line of customizable and remote-controlled Rocket League replica cars. The new Funrise Rocket League collection of replica vehicles are available now at Walmart, Target.com, Amazon, and other major retailers in the United States. The branded collection includes: Rocket League Micro RC, available in four models, the 2.75” remote control vehicles feature lights and quick acceleration, a goal, game ball, and controller that stores and charges the vehicle. The Rocket League Custom Racer RC vehicles are 8” in length, available in two models, and customizable in hundreds of ways. Fans looking to smoke the competition will love the Rocket League ZSR Smoke RC. It’s an 11” 6-channel remote control vehicle with an illuminated smoke boost option and LED under-glow lighting. It includes a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery that can be charged via USB. Perfect for play on-the-go!

TOMY International will introduce a new line of Club Mocchi- Mocchi- plush this fall featuring Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property. The four globally recognized brothers will come to life in a retro pop design aesthetic to the delight of multi-generational fans.