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Mattel declines Hasbro’s takeover approach

November 18, 2017November 17, 2017 licensinghasbro, Mattel

Reading Time: < 1 minutes Post Views: 2,596 Casting uncertainty over the potential combination of the world’s two largest toy companies, Mattel has declined Hasbro‘s latest takeover approach, it is understood. Mattel has informed Hasbro its proposal undervalues the company and does not take sufficiently into account the potential for regulators to reject the deal based on antitrust concerns. A strong ‘no’ from Mattel indicates that Margaret Georgiadis who took over as the company’s chief executive in February, is seeking to drive a hard bargain in negotiations with Hasbro even though Mattel’s stock has significantly…

Toy Licensing

Hasbro approaches Mattel with a takeover offer

November 15, 2017November 14, 2017 licensinghasbro, Mattel, Toys “R” Us

Reading Time: 2 minutes Post Views: 3,101 Hasbro has approached fellow toy giant Mattel with a takeover offer. The potential takeover bid which would see Hasbro’s My Little Pony and Transformers brands join forces with Mattel’s Barbie and Hot Wheels toys was first reported four days ago on November 10. According to a well-known analyst, an amalgamation between Hasbro and Mattel would control approximately 25% of the worldwide mass-market for traditional toys as well as significant portions of the US and domestic mass markets that comes to 30% and 40% respectively. “This merger…

Toy Licensing

Revenue of Hasbro up 7 pc in Q3 2017

October 24, 2017 licensinghasbro, Toys “R” Us

Reading Time: 2 minutes Post Views: 2,212 While Toys ‘R’ Us’ filing for bankruptcy in has undoubtedly impacted Hasbro’s bottom line, the Rhode Island-based toymaker saw its revenue climb by 7% to US$1.8 billion in Q3 2017. Meanwhile, net earnings for the third quarter grew 3% to US$265.6 million while operating profit decreased slightly to US$360.9 million (compared to US$362.1 million last year). Toys “R” Us, along with certain of its US and Canadian subsidiaries, voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of…

Entertainment Licensing

Hasbro gets into children’s programming

August 2, 2017August 28, 2017 licensinghasbro, Netflix

Reading Time: < 1 minutes Post Views: 4,433 Hasbro is getting into children’s programming with the launch of Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters on Netflix. “We have been waiting for just the right moment to re-imagine Stretch for a new audience and our friends at Netflix got it right away; they have been a tremendous partner,” said Stephen Davis, chief content officer and executive vice president, Hasbro. “We have hit a superhero sweet spot, and with Netflix’s global reach, kids across the world will fall in love with its fun characters and action-packed storyline,”…

Toy Licensing

Marvel to roll out brand new product collection to coincide with new edition of Spiderman

July 4, 2017July 27, 2017 licensingDisney Store, hasbro, Lego, Marvel, Mattel, Sphero

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Game Licensing

Hasbro officially comes out with Gaming Crate

June 20, 2017 licensinghasbro

Reading Time: 2 minutes Post Views: 2,705 Hasbro has officially moved up the curtain on Gaming Crate which offers an exclusive collection of games delivered straight to kids’ doors every three months. The first Hasbro Gaming Crates, priced at US$49.99 plus shipping per crate, will hit US homes early this fall. Online sign-ups are now open, and subscribers will be charged automatically when their crate ships. Each box includes three games that are new to the Hasbro Gaming portfolio and have been curated by the company’s in-house experts. The crates fall into two themes: The Family…

Event

Online registration for 19th Brand Licensing Europe goes underway

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 licensing20th Century Fox, Activision Blizzard, Albert Museum, BBC Worldwide Consumer Products, BLE 2017, Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), Capcom, CPLG, Dakar, Dorna Sports and Kitkase, Emoji Company, Endemol Shine UK, FIFA, hasbro, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Juventus Football Club, King and The Pokémon Company, Mattel, NBC Universal, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, PSG, Rugby World Cup 2019, SEGA, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, The Pokemon Company, Tour de France, Turner Broadcasting, Ty and Victoria

Reading Time: 2 minutes Post Views: 3,174 Online registration for the 19th Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) has gone underway. BLE is the largest and most prestigious licensing event in Europe. Organised by UBM and sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA), it will take place from 10 to 12 October 2017 at Olympia London. Visitors to this year’s BLE will enjoy the brand new Gaming Activation area which will serve as an interactive space for demos and competitions and highlight the potential of gaming at retail, from concept to store. Among the…

Game Licensing

Hasbro unveils whole range of products before the release of Transformers: The Last Knight

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017 licensinghasbro

Reading Time: < 1 minutes Post Views: 2,785 With the release of Transformers: The Last Knight round the corner (June 23), Hasbro has unveiled a whole range of new product for fans to bring the adventures on the big screen into their homes. The Transformers: The Last Knight premier edition deluxe figure assortment features a lineup of highly articulated, 5.5-inch-scale figures of fan-favourite Autobot and Decepticon characters. One of the latest figures in the premier edition deluxe figure assortment is the Autobot Cogman, with series antagonists Megatron and Skullitron also joining in. In the explosive…

Event News

BLE shortlisted for AEO Excellence Award

May 15, 2017 licensingAshcroft Designs, BBC Worldwide Consumer Products, Brand Licensing Europe, CPLG, Crazy Bell Agency, Emoji, Endemol Shine U.K., hasbro, Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises, Ink, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Juventus F.C., Kitkase, Last Lemon, Magic Light Pictures, Mattel, May Thoughts Be With You, NBCUniversal, Nickelodeon, OpSec Security, Paramount Pictures, Rugby World Cup 2019, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, The Pokemon Company, the Victoria & Albert Museu, Tractor Ted, Traditional Japan, Tulipop, Turner Broadcasting, Ty, UBM, wentieth Century Fox, Ypsilon Licensing

Reading Time: 2 minutes Post Views: 3,270 Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), the largest licensing event in Europe, has been shortlisted for an AEO Excellence Award. The AEO Awards represent the best that the events industry has to offer and will showcase the achievements from within the industry. The winners will be unveiled on June 16 at the Grosvenor House in London. BLE has been shortlisted in the Best U.K. Trade show over 2,000 sq. m. category. “We are genuinely thrilled to be shortlisted for an AEO Excellence Award,” says Anna Knight, brand director, BLE.…

Event News

186 exhibitors confirm their participation in Brand Licensing Europe

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 licensing20th Century Fox, Albert Museum, BBC Worldwide Consumer Products, Brand Licensing Europe, CPLG, Endemol Shine UK, hasbro, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Mattel, NBC Universal, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, The Pokemon Company, Turner Broadcasting, UBM, Victoria

Reading Time: 2 minutes Post Views: 2,105 With just under five months left for the Brand Licensing Europe to take place, the show’s organisers have announced that 186 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation. The number includes 22 first timers. This year, it will take place from 10-12 October 2017 at Olympia London. “We’re delighted to welcome all 22 new exhibitors to BLE 2017, especially as they represent such a wide spectrum of industry, from pre-school to visitor attractions, and from top flight sporting brands, to globally-known TV production companies,” commented Anna Knight, Brand…