LEGO has unveiled the latest addition to its popular Star Wars, bringing the sci-fi franchise into its coding focused product line, LEGO Boost. This is the first time that the drag-and-drop LEGO Boost coding technology has been used in a LEGO licensed product, giving fans the chance to build three …
Read More »USAopoly strikes first Star Wars deal with Disney
The board game and puzzle publisher, USAopoly has finally got its hands on the Star Wars license, thanks to a nw partnership with Disney Consumer Products that will see the company launch a raft of themed games into Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The initial Star Wars line-up from …
Read More »Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is “perfect time to take a pause” on saga
This year’s concluding instalment in Disney’s Star Wars trilogy will mark “a nice time to take a pause,” on the sci-fi saga, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has told national media. Disney revealed the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Star Wars Celebration this weekend. It …
Read More »“Disney+ will be a standout in the market,” says firm as more content is revealed
Disney+ marks a “bold step forward in a new era for the company,” is the message to emerge from the official launch details of Disney’s new streaming service. The new platform will launch on November 12th this year armed with content from the worlds of Marvel, Pixar, classic Disney, Star …
Read More »Harry Potter and Star Wars sets help LEGO return to growth in a turnaround 2018
Star Wars, Harry Potter, Ninjago and Jurassic World have been highlighted as the company’s best sellers, helping LEGo achieve a stark turnaround from 2017, when it reported it first fall in sales and profits in 13 years.
Read More »Sphero is dropping out of the licensed toy market after decline in Disney range uptake
The firm’s CEO Paul Berberian has detailed the company’s plans to end the production of lines such as BB-8, R2-D2, Lightning McQueen cars or talking Spider-Man.
Read More »Hasbro releases new Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures action figures
Each 3.75 inch figure in the collection comes with its own mini comic and QR code for youngsters to learn more about their favourite characters. The figures hit US retail this month.
Read More »Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures launches on Star Wars Kids this week and Hasbro has the action figures
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures will introduce classic themes, pivotal moments and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga to the next generation of sci-fi fans.
Read More »Hasbro and Disney launch Marvel Rising action doll line
The new line looks to take inspiration from Hasbro and Disney’s launch of Star Wars Forces of Destiny action dolls in previous years, presenting a range of 11-inch scale dolls and role play gear to complement the animated franchise.
Read More »Egmont takes double win at Disney UK Licensing Awards
Star Wars Where’s the Wookie Search and Find Activity Book and Star Wars Where’s the Wookie 2 Search and Find Activity Book both took home the award at the event held earlier this week
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