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Industry veteran, Graham Saltmarsh has been named the new managing director for Licensing International’s UK division, marking ‘the beginning of a bold new chapter’ for the trade organisation and its operations in the region. In this role, Saltmarsh will be responsible for advancing the business of licensing across all sectors …

Targeted initially at the UK market, this cross-category deal with Sambro will cover pocket money toys, creative play, stationery and backpacks and will see Ben 10 enter new aisles and retail channels.

Playmates Toys is rolling out the collection, which will be available online and in stores nationwide as a limited exclusive.

The pop-up experience invites fans to learn how to become a superhero in Powerpuff Girl style.

The move comes as Cartoon Network looks to expand its licensing efforts around the popular Adult Swim property.

Retailers including Argos and The Entertainer are lining-up to stock the new toy range from Spin Master.

"Spin Master's products bring genuine newness to the girls’ toy aisle," Cartoon Network's VP of EMEA, Johanne Broadfield, told ToyNews.

Cartoon Network’s fresh take on Ben 10 is set to hit UK screens later this year, and execs in the toy space are already excited by the new toy line from Playmates which arrives on shelves in 2017.

Funko, USAopoly and Cryptozoic Entertainment are developing new lines for the hit animated series.

The company’s new line-up of licensees include Funko, Bulls I and Playmates Toys.