- Spin Master has renewed its global licensing agreement with Universal Products & Experiences for the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, which has a first live-action film coming out next June (pictured). The reupped deal will see Spin manufacture and distribute new SKUs of dolls, action figures, RC toys, playsets, vehicles and plush globally, and it plans to unveil an initial range of products in February, just prior to New York Toy Fair.
- Miraculous Corp has tapped Big Picture Licensing to represent its flagship superhero franchise in the UK and Ireland as a consulting partner. Big Picture is tasked with signing new licensees for an existing consumer products program, as well as working with current regional partners including Bandai UK (collectibles), Playmates Toys (dolls and figures), Rubies (costumes) and Poetic Brands (soft lines) to develop more robust product ranges.