Licensed characters are playing a starring role this year in promoting national Olympic teams, Olympic sports, the Tokyo Olympic Games, and the Olympic spirit in general, both officially and non-officially. There is still some uncertainty surrounding the event, which is set to kick off on July 23, after a year-long pandemic delay, amid rising numbers […]
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DIY Delicacies
Western consumers who have an interest in Japanese culture are familiar with a unique product category from that country: DIY candy kits. E-commerce sites and subscription boxes that specialize in snack foods or novelties from Japan often feature the kits, which also regularly appear in “unboxing” videos on YouTube. The kits, packaged in bags, contain […]
Girl-Power Properties Proliferate
Girl power continues to be a strong theme among entertainment/character properties for all ages, with new examples still entering the market and a number of ongoing initiatives performing well at retail. The trend takes a number of forms: Properties with casts featuring multiple female lead characters, such as Genius Brands’ SpacePop. Properties with female characters […]