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Seltzer Licensing Group has announced its new partnership with Zippo Manufacturing Company as its exclusive licensing agent. Zippo Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of the iconic, patented windproof lighter and other outdoor products, including heat banks, hand warmers, fire starters and hand tools among others. Seltzer Licensing Group will be focused on extending Zippo’s equity in Fire, Heat, Cooking and Light into adjacent consumer products within the outdoor space, such as patio heaters, firepits/fire-tables, LP tanks, grills/grilling accessories, log sets and the like.

Fandom-forward retailer BoxLunch is celebrating the fantastical works of Studio Ghibli with their latest collection, available now for fans to purchase! For over three decades, Studio Ghibli has delivered films with overwhelmingly beautiful art and heartwarming stories enjoyed by all ages worldwide. Fans can now explore BoxLunch’s unique 46-piece collection, inspired by two of the Japanese animation studio’s popular films – My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo. From admirers of the goldfish princess or friends of the cuddly forest spirits, this collection’s range of products including Ponyo and Totoro-themed overalls, hoodies, handbags, pins, and more adorned with iconic imagery from the films that capture the magic of these beloved stories.

Classic strategy mobile game, Castle Clash, is once again collaborating with Universal Products & Experiences to bring new content to the game inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4, which is in theaters now. Castle Clash is a popular strategy mobile game with over 100 million downloads worldwide. The game combines various gameplay elements, including base building, tower defense, and real-time strategy.

Illumination’s Minions have tapped renowned street artist, Buff Monster, to collaborate on a limited-edition apparel drop, the Minions x Buff Monster capsule collection– available now in limited quantities, exclusively at Universal UNIVRS – a first-of-its-kind retail destination located at Universal CityWalk Hollywood and inside Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando Resort. Bright yellow and instantly unforgettable, the Minions have become icons of self-expression in pop culture across the globe. Worlds collide as Buff Monster, known for the pops of color and signature monster characters featured in his artwork, puts his own creative twist on the collaboration design by seamlessly integrating his artistic style with the iconic Minions characters. This will be the second collaboration between Buff Monster and the Minions, after the launch of a popular beach-themed apparel line in 2016.

Transport for London (TfL) has partnered with popular toy brand BRIO to launch a London Underground-inspired toy train, in a deal facilitated by TfL’s global licensing agency IMG. A part of BRIO’s Trains of the World series, the toys replicate the London Underground’s iconic red, white and blue design bringing the authentic British experience to children’s playrooms. The push locomotive plays sounds and lights up as it travels through the red tube tunnel, creating a realistic playing activity that helps little train fans further explore the world of transport. The toy set includes a three-part push train, a ‘Tube’ tunnel, two play figures and a London Underground sign.