The Licensing Awards 2023 Finalists

THE UK RISING STAR AWARD FINALISTS

This is a Licensing International UK award. The award is designed to recognise excellence among junior industry professionals in the United Kingdom under the age of 35.

Thomas Dimech, Senior Retail and Brand Manager, Retail Monster

Gemma Fitzgibbon, Licensing Manager, Funko EMEA

Rakhee Ghelani, Category Manager – Beauty and Care, Universal Products & Experiences

Oliver Gilding, Exclusive Brands Manager, Iceland

Donovan De Klerk, Global Licensing Manager, Exquisite Gaming

Max Pilcher, FMCG & Hardlines, Consumer Products Coordinator EMEA, Mattel

Leigh Simpson, Global Licensing Manager, Arsenal Football Club

Melissa Tudor, Creative Director, Fanattik

Ellie Yarnell, Head of Buying, Vanilla Underground

 

BEST LICENSED RETAIL MARKETING INITIATIVE

Disney100 Where the Magic Began Campaign with Asda/George

Elf Have your Elf a Merry Christmas Campaign with Asda

Gabby’s Dollhouse: Gabby on the Go! Campaign with Smyths Toys

Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Initiative with the Natural History Museum

Miffy Year of the Rabbit Campaign with Ichiba

Mr Men Little Miss Comic Relief Campaign with TK Maxx

PAW Patrol Aqua Pups STA Campaign with Character.com

Pokémon Bus Party Tour with Smyths Toys

The World of Peter Rabbit Easter 2023 Campaign with Marks & Spencer

 

BEST LICENSED PROMOTIONS CAMPAIGN

Care Bears Churros Campaign with The Knot Churros

Little Miss Waste Less Promotion with Ecover

The Paddington Bear Afternoon Tea Tour from Brigit’s Bakery (Agency: Inspires Marketing)

PAW Patrol on a Stroll Campaign with Dogs Trust

PAW Patrol Swimming Awards with the Swimming Teachers Association

Peppa Pig X Cleaner Seas Project X Twinkl Celebrate World Oceans Day Campaign with George@Asda

Tom Gates’ BRILLIANT Back To School Doodle Competition with Crayola

 

BEST LICENSED LIVE EVENT

F1 Arcade in St Paul’s London from Kindred Concepts

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse on the Blackpool Seafront from Merlin Entertainments

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience at Arley from Ravenswood Experiences

Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Excel London from Cityneon

Peaky Blinders: The Rise live immersive theatrical show from Immersive Everywhere

Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace from Histrionic Productions

SAW Escape Experience London from Path Entertainment (TPEG)

Stranger Things: The Experience in London from Fever

Wallace & Gromit A Grand Way Out at Bristol from Locked In A Room

The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl Festival of Light at Longleat from Longleat

BEST RETAILER OF PRESCHOOL LICENSED PRODUCTS (AGE GROUP 0-5)

Asda

B&M

Character.com

The Entertainer

Home Bargains

Morrisons

Smyths Toys

 

BEST RETAILER OF KIDS’ LICENSED PRODUCTS (AGE GROUP 5-16)

Asda

Character.com

Claire’s

The Entertainer

Marks and Spencer

Primark

Smyths Toys

 

BEST RETAILER OF ADULT LICENSED PRODUCTS

Asda

ASOS

Forbidden Planet

Game

HMV

Primark

TruffleShuffle

 

THE RADAR AWARD

Card Factory

Get Trend

John Lewis

Lush

My 1st Years

Studio

TK Maxx

 

BEST OVERSEAS RETAILER

Aldi

Bershka

H&M

Lidl

Pull & Bear

Urban Outfitters

Zara

BEST LICENSED TOYS OR GAMES RANGE

Disney Mini Brands Capsules from Zuru

Gabby’s Dollhouse Collection from Spin Master

The Gruffalo Wooden Toy Range for Primark from Fizz Creations

Hey Duggee Transforming Space Rocket from Golden Bear Toys

Indiana Jones Range from Funko Games

Marvel Nanopods from Wow! Stuff

Peppa Pig Boat Adventure Set from Tomy UK

Pokémon x Squishmallows Collection from Jazwares

Super Mario Bros. Movie Figures from Jakks Pacific

Super Mario Pop Up from Tomy UK

Wizarding World Range from LEGO

 

BEST LICENSED DRESS-UP OR PARTYWARE RANGE

Barbie Party Box for Claire’s from Christy’s by Design

Barbie UV Colour Change Mermaid Costume from Rubies Masquerade

Bluey Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan

Gigantosaurus Deluxe Costume Range from Smiffys

Little Mermaid Movie Classic Ariel from Disguise

Peter Rabbit Classic Paper Tableware for Sainsbury’s from Smiffys

Pokémon Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan

Spidey & His Amazing Friends Preschool Costumes from Rubies Masquerade

SpongeBob SquarePants Frenzy Suit from OppoSuits

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tabard from Christy’s by Design

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Costume Collection from Rubies Masquerade

 

BEST LICENSED PRESCHOOL APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE (0-5 YEARS)

Bluey Collection from Aykroyd & Sons/Roy Lowe

Disney Classic Baby Range for Character.com from TDP

Elf Infant and Preschool Range from George@Asda

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant SS23 Range from JoJo Maman Bébé

Paddington Collection for F+F at Tesco from Blues Group

PAW Patrol 3D Apparel and Footwear Range from Vanilla Underground

PAW Patrol Aqua Pups Collection for Character.com from Aykroyd & Sons

Peanuts Collection for Primark from Blues Group

Peter Rabbit Collection from Blade & Rose

Peppa Pig Hair Accessories Collection from Hunter Price International

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt for TU Clothing from Blues Group

 

BEST LICENSED CHILDREN’S APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE

Barbie Christmas Collection from The Very Group

Flower Fairies Gucci Kids Love Parade from Gucci

Hello Kitty Kids Shoes and Accessories from Adidas

Jurassic World Children’s Collection from Marks and Spencer

LEGO x H&M Collection from H&M

Nintendo Collection for Next from Fashion UK

Paddington Collection for Tu Clothing from Aykroyd & Sons

Pokémon x Clarks Collection from Clarks

Minecraft Legends Collection for George@Asda from Bioworld International

Minecraft x Puma AW22 Collection from Puma

Wizarding World Children’s Collection from Marks and Spencer

 

BEST LICENSED ADULT APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE

FIFA Historic World Cups (FIFA Classics) Collection from Poetic Brands

Grinch Collection for Asda from Cooneen

Hot Wheels x Sean Wotherspoon Apparel, Accessories and Footwear from Adidas

LEGO x Adidas Superstar Footwear from Adidas

Paddington Bear x Signare Woven Tapestry Range from AC Jade Trading

Peanuts Collection for Primark from Brand Alliance

Pusheen Apparel and Accessories Collection from Vanilla Underground

Minecraft Collection from Burberry

Netflix Collection from Lacoste

Smiley Originals x ASOS from Somerbond

Tommy x Miffy Apparel Collection from Tommy Hilfiger

 

BEST LICENSED WRITTEN, LISTENING OR LEARNING RANGE

The Adventures of Paddington from HarperCollins UK

Alphablocks Phonics Fun from Trends UK

Bluey Publishing Range from Ladybird

Hey Duggee Press, Play and Party Sticky Stick from Golden Bear

Learn With Peppa Range from Ladybird

Minecraft Publishing Range from Farshore, HarperCollins UK

Mr. Men Little Miss Range from Farshore, HarperCollins UK

PAW Patrol Audio Cards from Yoto

Peter Rabbit Publishing Range from Puffin

Thomas & Friends Limited Edition Packs from Story House Egmont

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Tonie Audio Character from Tonies

BEST LICENSED PAPER PRODUCTS OR STATIONERY RANGE

BBC Springwatch Greeting Card Collection from Abacus Cards

Bluey Calendar and Greeting Card Collection from Danilo Promotions

Disney D100 Sketch Quotes Greeting Card Collection from UK Greetings

Eden Project x Papergang Stationery Selection Box from Ohh Deer

Elmer the Elephant Children’s Stationery from Robert Frederick

Heinz Greeting Card Collection from Tache Crafts

Mr Men and Little Miss Advent Calendar from A2V Trade

The National Gallery Master Painting Photo Upload Range from Moonpig

Peter Rabbit Pop Up Card Range from Cardology

Pokémon Besties Range from Blueprint Collections

Transformers AR Stamp Collection from Royal Mail

 

 

BEST LICENSED GIFTWARE RANGE, HOME DÉCOR, TABLEWARE OR HOUSEWARES RANGE

Disney100 Limited Edition Collection from Mad Beauty

Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection from Abysse Corp

Grinch Cosmetics from Revolution Beauty

Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection from Fanattik

Me to You AW22 Collection from Home Bargains

Original Stormtrooper Collection from Nemesis Now

Peppa Pig Collection from Bamboo Bamboo

Sonic Cable Guy Phone and Controller Holder from EXG Pro

The Snowman Musical Soft Toy from Rainbow Designs

Squishmallows Range from Character World

Stranger Things Hellfire Club Range from Pyramid International

Swizzels Love Hearts Plush Gifts from Posh Paws

 

 

BEST LICENSED FOOD OR DRINK RANGE

Arsenal Pitch Infused Limited Edition Gin and Vodka Liquer Cracker Set from Bohemian Brands

Beatrix Potter Collection from Biscuiteers

Elton John Pianoman Truffles from Charbonnel et Walker

Harry Potter Hedwig Hollow White Chocolate Hand Decorated Owl for Marks & Spencer from Kinnerton

Lord of the Rings Pale Ale for Tesco from Brewdog

Me to You Collection for B&M from Kimm & Miller

Natural History Museum Dinosaur Poo from Crème D’Or

Paw Patrol Juice Drinks from Vital-Life Nutraceuticals

Peppa Pig Multivitamin Drinks from Whatever Brands

SpongeBob SquarePants Frozen Potato Shapes from Iceland Foods

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toddler Snack Range from Ella’s Kitchen

 

 

THE INNOVATION AWARD

CoComelon JJ’s Musical Freeze Dance Boots from Wow! Stuff

Disney x Moonpig Licensed Flower Range

Finding Nemo Diving Goggles Wash Bag from Half Moon Bay

Jurassic World Real FX Baby Blue Dinosaur from Wow! Stuff

McDonald’s French Fries Crossbody Bag x Loungefly from Funko

Peppa Pig Playmat Backpack from William Lamb Group

Super Mario Bath Soap Confetti Cannon from H&A

Super Mario Bros. Movie Bath and Body Collection from LUSH

Super Mario Bros. Movie Fire Breathing Bowser from Jakks Pacific

Transformers Limited Edition Flagship Optimus Prime from Robosen Technologies

Wallace & Gromit Build Your Own Rocket from Build Your Own

 

 

BEST SUSTAINABLE LICENSED PRODUCT

The Ashmolean Museum The Treasured Collection Paint Range from Graphenstone Paints

BBC Children in Need Sportacular Collectibles from Louis Kennedy

Ben & Jerry’s x Tony’s Chocolonely Ice Cream and Chocolate Co-Branded Collaboration

National Trust Footwear Collection from Moshulu

PAW Patrol Clean & Soft Range from Naturally Tribal Skincare

PAW Patrol Magazine from Story House Egmont

Minions YAZOO KiDS Milk Drinks from FrieslandCampina

Room on the Broom Pop-out Playset from Play Press

Super Mario Bros. Movie Bath and Body Collection from LUSH

WWF Grasslands Collection from Tesco

BEST PRESCHOOL LICENSED PROPERTY (AGE GROUP 0-5)

Bing

Bluey

CoComelon

Elmer the Elephant

Gabby’s Dollhouse

The Gruffalo

Hey Duggee

Paddington

PAW Patrol

Peppa Pig

Peter Rabbit

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

 

 

BEST CHILDREN’S OR TWEEN LICENSED PROPERTY (AGE GROUP 5-12)

Barbie

Emoji

The Grinch

Jurassic World

Lilo & Stitch

L.O.L. Surprise!

Marvel Universe

Miraculous

My Little Pony

Transformers

Wizarding World

 

 

BEST TEEN OR ADULT LICENSED PROPERTY

Barbie

Care Bears

Friends

The Grinch

Peaky Blinders

Peanuts

Pusheen

Smiley

Squishmallows

Stranger Things

Wednesday

Wizarding World

 

BEST GAMING LICENSED PROPERTY

Among Us

Atari

Call of Duty

Fall Guys

Fortnite

Minecraft

Pokémon

Roblox

Sonic the Hedgehog

Super Mario

Warhammer

Xbox

 

 

BEST FILM LICENSED PROPERTY

Avatar The Way of Water

Black Panther Wakanda Forever

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3

Jurassic World Dominion

Lightyear

The Little Mermaid

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Rise of the Teenage Ninja Turtles Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

 

 

BEST MUSIC OR CELEBRITY LICENSED PROPERTY

The Beatles

Billie Faiers

Ed Sheeran

Elton John

Frankie Bridge

Gorillaz

Grateful Dead

Iron Maiden

Mrs Hinch

The Rolling Stones

Style Sisters

 

 

BEST SPORTS LICENSED PROPERTY  

Arsenal Football Club

The Football Association

Formula 1

Liverpool Football Club

Manchester City Football Club

Manchester United Football Club

NBA

NFL

NFL Players Association

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

 

 

THE CLASSIC LICENSED PROPERTY AWARD

This award is for properties that have stood the test of time (with at least a decade of licensing activity). The winner will join previous winners in The Licensing Classics Hall of Fame. Previous year’s winners are Barbie, The Beano, Paddington, Peppa Pig, Peter Rabbit, Pokémon, Mickey Mouse, Miffy, The Snowman, Star Wars, Thomas & Friends and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

This year’s finalists are:

Hello Kitty

In the Night Garden

Me to You

Moomin

Mr. Men and Little Miss

The Roald Dahl Story Company

Sesame Street

The Smurfs

SpongeBob SquarePants

Teletubbies

Wallace & Gromit

Wizarding World

 

 

WHAT KIDS LOVE AWARD

This is the only consumer award in The Licensing Awards, in collaboration with kids’ market intelligence specialist The Insights Family. 

Bluey

Fortnite

Minecraft

PAW Patrol

Peppa Pig

Pokémon

Roblox

The Simpsons

Sonic the Hedgehog

SpongeBob SquarePants

Stranger Things

Super Mario Classic

 

 

HONORARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

There are no finalists announced for this prestigious award. It will be given to someone in recognition of their contribution to the industry.

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