Hasbro and Mattel are joining forces – having entered into multi-year licensing agreements to create co-branded toys and games from some of their most popular brands.
Hasbro will create Barbie-branded Monopoly games launching for autumn 2023. In addition, Mattel will produce Transformers-branded UNO games, slated for release later this year, and Transformers-branded Hot Wheels vehicles, set to debut in early 2024.
The two entertainment giants are launching the collaboration against the backdrop of two major theatrical releases this summer, with Hasbro’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts from Paramount in June and Mattel’s Barbie from Warner Bros. in July.
“We are excited to pair some of the most popular brands together for the first time,” commented Nick Karamanos, svp of entertainment partnerships at Mattel. “This collaboration features world class IP, celebrates the timeless appeal of these brands, and creates unique play opportunities for fans.”
Casey Collins, president, global licensed consumer products and business development at Hasbro, continued: “With the major theatrical releases of the Transformers and Barbie movies in summer 2023, we’re excited to bring brand new play experiences to fans, families, and movie and toy lovers all around the world.
“Working with iconic brands in pop culture truly showcases our strategy in action, as we continue to expand our product experiences for audiences everywhere.”
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