The UK’s independent toy retail scene has confirmed Warner Bros.’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter franchise as one of the hottest licenses on the toy scene this year, voting the brand as a Gold winner across four categories in this year’s Independent Toy Awards. Among what is yet another extensive …
Read More »Blueprint Collections ventures out with National Geographic for kids stationery and accessories
The licensed bags, accessories and gifts specialist, Blueprint Collections is to produce and launch a range of National Geographic children’s lines for the UK market. The range will span notebooks, pencils, pens, sticky notes, erasers, pencil cases, backpacks, keyrings, umbrellas and more. All the items in the range will use …
Read More »National Geographic launches space-themed extension to Clarks partnership
National Geographic has launched a special extension to its collaborative range of footwear with the shoe specialist, Clarks, building on a partnership that launched this year with the Clarks Kids X National Geographic line. Celebrating the official 50th anniversary of the lunar landing this year, the partnership has added a …
Read More »National Geographic highlights world’s endangered animals in new Clarks collab
National Geographic has launched its Clarks Kids X National Geographic initiative, a new collection featuring designs inspired by some of the ‘most awe-inspiring species on the planet,’ with the footwear specialist. Sustainability features heavily in the new collaboration, tying in with National Geographic’s strong focus on the topic as the …
Read More »National Geographic to launch first menswear collection and it’s made from recycled plastic
The National Geographic is launching its first sustainable menswear collection, made from materials such as recycled plastic bottles and recycled down feather. It will launch across Europe later this year and sees the brand secure a new partnership with the Hong Kong-based fashion sourcing company, Omnibrand Group. The collection will …
Read More »National Geographic readies its “strongest showing to date” at Bologna Book Fair and Licensing Fair
National Geographic is planning its “strongest showing to date” at both the Bologna Book Fair and the Bologna Licensing Fair, taking place April 1st to 3rd this year. The company will once again aim to underline its success in book and magazine publishing, particularly in the children’s market, where a …
Read More »Nat Geo, Bandai and Spin Master champion STEM learning at The Big Bang Science Fair
Coinciding with National Science Week, the show played host to some 200 organisations, many of those from across the toy and children’s brands space, and welcomed around 80,000 visitors from schools from across the UK.
Read More »National Geographic and skateboarding’s Element kick-flip new capsule collab
The collection will consist of a full range of skateboard decks, grip tape, wheels and apparel and accessories that will include t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps and jackets.
Read More »The National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative makes headlines and spurs licensing
A 260 sq. ft poster, designed by street artist Dean Zeus Colman and showing Archie the lion with the headline ‘Have You Seen Archie’?’, appeared on the streets of London earlier this month to drive awareness.
Read More »Mattel partners with National Geographic for groundbreaking Barbie line
Under the partnership, the pair will develop a product line and content centred around exploration, science, conservation and research.
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