The doors to Licensing Expo are open, and as the industry gathers in Las Vegas, The Toy Book‘s 40th volume continues with our annual Licensing & Entertainment issue!

Our advertorial cover features an original composition from Mitchel Wu Toy Photography showcasing PMI Kids’ World’s new line of toys inspired by Scopely’s Stumble Guys, while our editorial cover highlights Abacus Brands’ recent foray into the world of licensing. Behind those covers, The Toy Book and its team of expert contributors delve into the world of licensed toys and games, experiences, and more.

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SELECT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • From the Editor: Luck Be a License!
  • The World Series of Licensing: The Toy Book talks trends and strategy with seasoned and emerging players in the ever-evolving licensing game.
  • Stock This! Hot NEW Toys and Games
  • The Kids Are Alright: New brands and new-stalgia share the stage at Licensing Expo.
  • Kicking Off a New Licensing Era: Kids’ entertainment properties team up with the NFL for championship-worthy experiences.
  • Location! Location! Location! Toy & game brands connect with families through location-based entertainment (LBE).
  • Brands at Play: CPG brands enter the toy dept.
  • Toying With Fashion: The symbiotic relationship between fashion and toys takes more shapes than ever in the digital age.
  • From Playroom to Parlour: Toys take center stage in stylish home trends.
  • Plus: Property Profiles on Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Minecraft, Peppa Pig, Playmobil, and more

But that’s just the beginning!

As always, The Toy Book is packed with actionable insights and data from Circana, ASTRA, The Toy Association, Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment, and more. 

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In the meantime, flip through the pages and let us know what you think, and feel free to shoot me a note via email or on LinkedIn if there’s something that you would like to see in The Toy Book

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About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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