Brand Licensing round up week of Oct. 30. License Global rounds up stories that define the licensing community this week. October 30, 2026 Perrier-Jouët, Iris van Herpen limited-edition champagne; Liquid Death x Tumbler Limited-Edition Pro Knife Sharpener; Hunger Games accessories collection, BURGA BURGA launches Hunger Games accessories collection. BURGA has partnered with Lionsgate on an 18-piece accessories collection inspired by "The World of The Hunger Games," ahead of the theatrical release of "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" on Nov. 20. The collection, which includes phone cases, tablet and e-reader cases and drinkware, is available worldwide. Crainacs adds animals to roster. Crainiacs have debuted Cranimals, a new animal species to its stone age-meets-futuristic skull-headed universe, starting with "Crainiacs Series 4: Cranimal Chaos," arriving at hobby and comics shop, wherever trading cards are sold, plus select Target and Barnes & Noble locations in the U.S. and Canada. Also in the issue are Cryptids, illustrated by co-creator Joe Simko, who rendered creatures from best-selling author R. L. Stine. The Cryptids just debuted in the Stine's "Create Your Craniacs Quest" book series from Simon & Schuster. Good Bubble expands 'The Gruffalo' license into glasses care. Good Bubble has extended its license for "The Gruffalo" with Magic Light Pictures to launch a children's glasses care kit, its first product outside bath and haircare. The kit includes a lens cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth printed with a woodland design. GUNNAR and HoYoverse announce new 'zenless Zone Zero' eyewear collaboration. GUNNAR Optiks is partnering with HoYoverse again on a new eyewear design inspired by "Zenless Zone Zero," following its Soldier 11 Glasses released in July. JAKKS Pacific and Disguise reveal 2027 'Simpsons' costumes and toys. JAKKS Pacific and its subsidiary Disguise have unveiled their 2027 lineup for "The Simpsons," including an expanded Halloween costume collection with infant, toddler, children's and adult sizes, plus the brand's first Simpsons inflatable costumes. The toy lineup will include a 5-inch collector figure line, a movie-themed collection tied to the 20th Century Studios film opening Sept. 3, 2027, and new Treehouse of Horror figures for Halloween. "The Simpsons has been part of pop culture for more than three decades, and fans continue to connect with Springfield and its characters," says Jeremy Sueper, vice president, marketing, JAKKS Pacific. Liquid Death and Tumbler release limited-edition Knife Sharpener. Liquid Death and Tumbler have launched a limited-edition black Tumbler Pro rolling knife sharpener for Halloween, featuring gold sharpening discs, a coffin-shaped magnetic knife holder and custom coffin packaging. The collaboration marks Tumbler's first time partnering with another brand on a limited-edition product. MIMARU expands pokémon-themed Hotel rooms in Japan. MIMARU, operated by Cosmos Hotel Management, has renovated and expanded its Pokémon Rooms, now available at 10 properties in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in Japan, with reservations open through the end of September. The rooms feature more than 100 Pokémon integrated into the décor, including themed zones and a Snorlax plush. 'Miraculous' season 7 begins Global rollout in november. Miraculous Corp will roll out season seven of "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" starting Oct. 30, with the 26-episode season premiering on Globo in Brazil, TF1 in France on Nov. 1, Disney Channel across EMEA on Nov. 14, and Disney Channel and Disney+ in the U.S. and Latin America on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, respectively. The season introduces new heroes, powers and enemies as the franchise expands beyond Paris. "Season 7 comes at a moment of strong momentum for Miraculous, and this coordinated rollout reflects the continued strength of our longstanding broadcast partnerships," says Maria Doolan, head, content partnerships and distribution, Miraculous Corp. Panini brings back Absolute Football Countdown Calendar for 2026. Panini has reintroduced its Absolute Football Countdown Calendar for 2026, featuring 24 doors each containing a three-card pack, including cards from the Absolute Set, Base White Snow, the Kaboom insert and other parallels. Calendars include an average of one Holiday Suit Memorabilia card and 24 inserts or insert parallels, with each case containing eight calendars totaling 576 cards. The product is available online and at select retailers. Perrier-Jouët and Iris van Herpen unveil limited-edition champagne. Maison Perrier-Jouët has collaborated with fashion designer Iris van Herpen on a limited-edition Belle Époque 2018, inspired by sounds recorded in the Perrier-Jouët vineyards of Ambonnay and Cramant using cymatics. "In nature, there is a silent yet ever-present dance of frequencies, rhythms and biological processes that continuously shape life," says Van Herpen. The release is limited to 10,000 bottles. PMI launches 'fast & Furious' collectibles at Walmart. PMI has launched its "Fast & Furious" NOS Capsule Collectibles exclusively at Walmart to mark the franchise's 25th anniversary. The collection includes 12 character and car combinations in a blind-capsule format shaped like a NOS bottle, each containing a figure, custom car, sticker set, mini poster and wheelbase and is available at Walmart stores in the U.S. and on Walmart's website. Spin Master adds Paramount Pictures to Hellbreak TCG. Spin Master's Hellbreak trading card game is adding Paramount Pictures to its lineup, bringing characters from "A Quiet Place," "Sleepy Hollow" and "Smile" into the game. The first card set, featuring more than 200 cards and seven properties from Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures and Horror Inc, launches in Jan. 2027 at game and hobby shops and on Amazon. 'The Lorax' collection arrives at Five Below. Five Below has launched a collection inspired by Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax," including apparel, accessories, collectibles and a Squishmallow plush. The collection is available in 500 Five Below stores across the U.S. and online. Thrilljoy launches PIXL Panoramix aollectibles. Thrilljoy has introduced PIXL Panoramix, a collectible format featuring four-inch figures from franchises including Masters of the Universe, Harry Potter, Adventure Time, Chucky and Batman. Each mystery box series includes six figures with interlocking frames that stack into a display, and the line is available now. Walmart expands Pudgy Penguins partnership with Holiday Plush. Walmart is launching an exclusive Pudgy Penguins Holiday Plush Bouquet, featuring characters Pax Pengu and Polly, and including it in its Holiday Gift Guide distributed to more than 40 million homes across North America. The release follows the brand's Valentine's Day Plush Bouquet, which sold tens of thousands of units and drew lines at a Pudgy Penguins pop-up in New York City. License Global Where brands mean business and trends make headlines. License Global is the trusted voice of the brand licensing community. 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