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Reeves International to Distribute makedo Australia’s makedo has announced that it has appointed Reeves International, Inc., as its exclusive U.S. distributor. Designed by Melbourne-based industrial designer Paul Justin, makedo is a reusable connector system that enables people to reuse and create things with found materials. It facilitates construction with everyday materials including cardboard, plastic, and fabric to create new things-from cufflinks to costumes, rocket ships to furniture, stage sets to…

ESPN and NBA Launch New Collection ESPN Consumer Products and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the introduction of a new line of co-branded merchandise based on the network’s NBA on ESPN RV advertising campaign. The NBA on ESPN collection brings the personality and energy of the RV campaign to life with a full assortment of products, from apparel and headwear to sporting goods and novelty items. The products will…

Street Flyers Seeks Graphic Designer Street Flyers LLC, a children’s wheeled sporting goods company based in mid-town Manhattan, seeks a graphic designer. Previous character licensing experience a must-and sporting goods experience is a plus. The person holding this position will be responsible for creating original artwork using a variety of sources including licensor style guides and illustrations for bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc. Must be a creative individual with strong graphic…

Dickies Names Work Glove Licensee Dickies, the work wear and lifestyle apparel brand, announced a new licensing agreement with Magla Products for Magla to produce Dickies-branded work gloves. Design and production of the Dickies’ work gloves will begin immediately with marketing and distribution expected to begin in the second half of 2010. Global Icons Signs Deal with BMW Group Global Icons and its European partner, Performance Brands, announced an exclusive…

Gator Group and Tremblay to Produce Animated Series Gator Group (G8R, LLC), a global licensing agency, announced that it has partnered with Tremblay Bros. Studios to develop and produce an animated series based on Tremblay’s proprietary brand, Logan’s Wildlife Quest. The series is expected to be an animated eco-wildlife adventure show targeted to children ages 4-7. Tremblay Bros. Studios, known for its work on popular kids’ programs including Loonatics Unleashed…

• Easter Sales Expected to Be Up
• Aurora and Ty Have Court Date for Infringement Case
• Patch Products Hires Hayes
• Stone America Signs Stall & Dean
• Scented Candles for Mars-Branded Candies to Debut
• Vamplets to Host Blood Drive at Licensing Show

• CIT Expands Relationship with Li & Fung through Kids Headquarters
• A2 Entertainment and GetFugu Partner for Apps
• Cartoon Network Renews Deal with Bell Sports
• LIMA Sponsors Mt. Everest Climb to Support Brain Tumor Foundation
• MODA International Marketing Becomes MODA Licensing

LIMA Partners with Licensing Italia The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) announced that it has partnered with Licensing Italia, Italy’s premier licensing consulting firm. The partnership was announced at the Kids Licensing Forum at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Through the partnership, LIMA will sponsor Licensing Italia’s activities to educate the Italian business community about licensing, including support of various licensing trade events in Italy. Licensing Italia will act…

Campbell Associates Continues with ASPCA Campbell Associates announced that it has renewed its contract as the licensing agent for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Since the licensing program began in 2006, it has grown to 16 licensees in several pet care categories. Current products include pet travel and safety, toys, grooming, tools, crates, and containment and a pet/parent jewelry line. PBS Kids Signs Happy…