Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) zooms into this year’s American International Toy Fair season with a roster of global licensees ready to support the studio’s portfolio, led by this summer’s tentpole film release Man of Steel, which will be supported by DC Comics master toy licensee Mattel, as well as many other toy partners. [Read more...]
Trends International Launches Tape Works Line

Trends International LLC will launch its exclusive line of decorative tape within its paper craft product category. Tape Works, is causing quite a stir among retailers. Each roll is 50 feet long and can decorate nearly anything, including scrapbook pages, gift packages and bags, cards, school supplies, lockers, and frames. Users can also write on it and layer it to personalize projects. Look now for non-licensed patterns, including mustaches, leopard print, and cupcakes. Licensed titles will follow in March and April.
The Tape Works program includes licenses such as Disney Fairies, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Warner Brothers’ The Big Bang Theory.
Expanding the Tape Works line, as well as launching other products, including new Sandylion paper craft stickers, remains a high priority for the company.
Cryptozoic Entertainment Develops The Big Bang Theory Board Game
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group have announced a partnership with Cryptozoic Entertainment to develop and publish The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, based on the television comedy series.
Designed for three to six players ages 15 and up, the game has players pairing category cards with show insider phrases and references. Points are awarded based on judging and ranking the card combinations. The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game will be available at retailers nationwide, and Amazon, ThinkGeek.com, Barnes & Noble, Hastings, and f.y.e. (for your entertainment), in April.
New Product: Plush Doll Inspired by The Big Bang Theory
New from Stylin’ Online comes a soft plush kitty, which was also featured on The Big Bang Theory‘s episode “Pancake Batter Anomaly.” In the episode, Sheldon is ill and explains to Penny that his mother used to sing him a song whenever he became sick. Stylin’ Online’s plush kitty sings that song when her paw is pressed. The 10-inch plush and a T-shirt are available here.










