Licensing Expo 2023 Reveals New June Date & Fashion Theme

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.

PlayMonster Launches Koosh Cameos Featuring Characters From Star Wars and Jurassic World

PlayMonster Group LLC is bringing fandom to the palm of your hands with the launch of new Koosh Cameos, the iconic brand from Hasbro, a global branded entertainment company! For a limited time, fans can pick up four all-new Koosh character collectibles (two from Jurassic World and two from Star Wars, The Mandalorian), inspired by the brand that brought the world the iconic Koosh Ball! 

Play-Doh, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Consumer Products Partner to Create Iconic Slime Line

Play-Doh, the trusted #1 brand in arts and crafts, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Consumer Products announce their partnership to create the ultimate and iconic Slime for kids and adults. Have the slime of your life with the satisfying sensory experiences of the 2023 product line up including a variety of slime textures, big volume, and customizing kits. Products will be available on January 1, 2023, at most major retailers with prices ranging from $5.99 – $24.99 USD, with the line-up expected to launch in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

TTPM Kicks off the Holiday Season with the 2022 Most Wanted List

TTPM, the leader in video product reviews for toys, baby, and pet gear, has released their Holiday Most Wanted 2022 List. The list features the items they believe will be in highest demand this season across three categories: Activities & Active Play, Entertainment, and Imaginative Play & Roleplay. “Our team reviews toys throughout the year, testing and playing with them to determine which ones deserve to appear on our coveted Most Wanted list,” said Jim Silver, CEO, TTPM.  “The final items that we chose are those that stood out to us for a variety of reasons including creativity, innovation, hot licenses, popular brands, play value, and most importantly, fun.  It’s the ultimate holiday shopping list for kids of all ages.”

Sony Pictures Consumer Products Unveils Expansive Film and Television Slate for BLE 2022

Sony Pictures Consumer Products will arrive at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) to spotlight the studio’s premiere entertainment and gaming franchises and key collaborations that deliver immersive fan experiences beyond the screen. Boasting a strong slate of classic IPs such as Ghostbusters, and new IPs with growing fanbases like The Boys and Cobra Kai, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has tapped a variety of strategic partners to bring its properties to life through a rich consumer products portfolio that provides robust, interactive, and engaging experiences for fans of all ages. Additionally, PlayStation Productions has 10 film and television adaptations in the pipeline based on iconic PlayStation titles.

PlayMonster Introduces New Chief Parenting Officer With the Much-Anticipated Launch of Playskool’s Glo Friends

PlayMonster is excited to announce Playskool’s brand-new Glo Friends product line, featuring an adorable cast of characters that teach the cornerstones of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through mindful play, active listening, and encouraging kids to engage with literacy. This community of adorable, light up bugs will illuminate a child’s world with special Glo moments from morning to night!

NERF Unveils All-New LMTD Star Trek and Retro Blasters at NERF Fest, Launches NERF Island on Roblox

Following this week’s exciting NERF collaboration announcement with mega sci-fi franchise Star Trek, fans were treated to an in-depth look at the NERF LMTD Star Trek Starfleet Type 3 Phaser and Starfleet Type 2 Phaser. The 2-pack is available for pre-order now at Hasbro Pulse and Amazon. The NERF team also revealed the all-new NERF LMTD SHARP92 Blaster, a retro throwback of the NERF Sharp Shooter that debuted in 1992 and was the first NERF blaster to fire the now iconic NERF foam darts, launching a whole new way to blast into adrenaline-pumping outdoor play. The retro blaster is available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse and Amazon now.