Where’s Wally? Next Year He’ll Be Everywhere!

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal has big plans to mark the 40th anniversary of “Where’s Wally” in 2027. The character who inspired millions of hours of meticulous searching first appeared in 1987. Also known as “Where’s Waldo” in many global markets,...

Godzilla Stomps Into Fairy Tales in New Book From Penguin

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Gary Symons TLL Editor-in-Chief A fairy-tale village is about to have a very bad day, thanks to a visitor who has never been known for tiptoeing around. “Godzilla Stomp!,” a hardcover picture book for ages 4 to 8, went on sale Tuesday from Penguin Young Readers....

Submissions Open for Hasbro’s Women Innovators of Play Event

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro’s Women Innovators of Play Design Challenge is returning for a fourth consecutive year, with submissions open from Oct. 15 to Nov. 20. Hasbro is also expanding the program, known as WIOP, into a series of in-person networking...

SmileyWorld teams with educational gaming platform, SKIDOS

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

Lifestyle brand, SmileyWorld has partnered with educational gaming platform, SKIDOS, on the launch of Happier Minds – a new emotional learning experience designed to give children playful ways to recognise, express and navigate everyday feelings. Happier Minds brings...

“We have ambitious plans both in the UK and internationally”

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

Rainbow Designs’ Zara Grindrod discusses celebrating the company’s 55th anniversary, the arrival of new ranges through the summer and preparations for further growth in 2027. LicensingSource.net catches up with a selection of licensees across key categories to find...