Shortlist for the prestigious product categories confirmed for September’s big night.
The finalists in The UK Licensing Awards 2018 Product categories have been confirmed.
The judging for the category took place at the Business Design Centre earlier this month. Approaching 5,000 licensed products were entered into the awards this year and all were put on display in their relevant categories.
Well over 100 retail buyers judged the entries, individually selecting which five products they considered the best in each category.
Reflecting the broad retail base of licensed products, the judging panel this year included buyers from right across the retail spectrum including Asda, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FatFace, Geek is Chic, Groupon, House of Cards, John Lewis, M&Co, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, Paultons Park, Sainsbury’s, Specsavers, Stanfords, Tesco, Toymaster, The Entertainer, Character.com, Aura Lingerie-Beija, Blue Inc., Butlins, Amazon, Ann Summers, Forbidden Planet, Primark, TruffleShuffle, TJ Morris, Hamleys, Moonpig, Matalan, Debenhams and Geek Universe.
The Licensing Awards 2018 Product category finalists are:
Best Licensed Toys or Games Range
- Batman Wheeled Range from MV Sports & Leisure
- Harry Potter POP Vinyls from Funko
- Jurassic World Range from Mattel
- Nickelodeon Slime Range from Sambro
- PAW Patrol Range from Spin Master Toys
- PJ Masks Range from GP Flair
Best Licensed Dress-Up or Partyware
- DC Superheroes Collection for Sainsbury’s from Rubie’s Masquerade
- Disney Princess Belle Limited Edition from Rubie’s Masquerade
- Harry Potter Partyware Range from Unique Party
- Marvel Collection for George@Asda from Christy’s By Design
- Peter Rabbit Movie Collection for Asda from Smiffys
- Roald Dahl Collection for F+F at Tesco from Smiffys
Best Licensed Preschool Apparel Range (0-5 years)
- Guess How Much I Love You Collection for Matalan from Paul Dennicci
- My Little Pony Collection for Primark from Smith & Brooks
- Peppa Pig Collection for Tesco from Blues Clothing
- Spider-man Nightware Range for Mothercare from Cooneen by Design
- Tiny Tatty Teddy Baby Range for Primark from Paul Dennicci
- Winnie the Pooh Baby Range for Primark
Best Licensed Children’s Apparel Range
- Disney Ariel – The Little Mermaid Swim Holiday Collection from Matalan
- Mickey Mouse Teen Collection for M&Co from Fashion UK
- Miraculous Nightwear for Character.com from Aykroyd & Sons
- Pusheen Girls’ Collection for Primark from Branded Clothing International
- The Simpsons Girls’ Collection from Zara
- Star Wars Boys’ Collection from Marks & Spencer
Best Licensed Adult Apparel Range
- Barbie X Missguided Collection from Missguided
- Guns N’ Roses’ Bands That Rock The World Collection for Tesco from Bravado
- Hello Kitty x ASOS Collection from ASOS
- Love Island Collection for Primark from Bioworld International
- Rick & Morty Collection for HMV from CID Merch
- Star Wars X ASOS from Poetic Brands
Best Licensed Written, Listening or Learning Range
- Enid Blyton Collection from Hachette Children’s
- Paddington Pop-Up London Book from Harper Collins Children’s Books
- PAW Patrol Treasure Cove Stories from Centum Books
- Peppa Pig Book Range from Penguin Random House Children’s
- Peter Rabbit Movie Book Range from Phidal
- Star Wars Where’s Wookie 2 Book from Egmont
Best Licensed Paper Products or Stationery Range
- Barbie Collection from Moleskine
- Disney Princess Shoes Greeting Card Collection from Hallmark Cards
- Enid Blyton Famous Five Greeting Card Collection from Danilo
- Hurrah for Gin Calendars from Portico Designs
- PJ Masks Craft & Create Collection from Sambro
- Mr Men and Little Miss Range from Moonpig
Best Licensed Giftware Range
- Disney Enchanting Bamboo Range from Enesco
- Harry Potter Gift Range from Half Moon Bay
- Peter Rabbit Classic Gift Range from Paperchase
- Peter Rabbit Classic Jewellery Collection from Rhona Sutton
- Winnie the Pooh Collection from Rainbow Designs
- Wizarding World Gift Collection from WOW! Stuff
Best Licensed Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range
- The Beatles Yellow Submarine Outdoor Leisure Collection from FieldCandy
- Classic Mickey Art Collection from Pyramid International
- National Trust Mini Beasts Houses Range from Wildlife World
- Peppa Pig Furniture Range from Worlds Apart
- Rick and Morty Drinkware from GB eye
- Roald Dahl Tableware Collection from Creative Tops
Best Licensed Food or Drink Range
- Despicable Me Fluffy the Unicorn Cake from Finsbury Food Group
- Fruit Shoot Snacks from Streamline Foods
- The Gruffalo Cake Collection from Park Cakes
- Jurassic World Range from Bon Bon Buddies
- PAW Patrol Ice Cream Range from Icefresh Foods
- Thomas and Friends Collection from Kinnerton Confectionery
The Innovation Award
- The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper Jukebox from Jingle Games
- DC Superheroes Foundmi Range from Bioworld International
- Iron Man LED Suitcase from BB Designs
- Jurassic World Inflatable T-Rex from Rubie’s Masquerade
- SEGA Sonic The Hedgehog Footwear from PUMA
- Star Wars TIE Fighter Posable Desk Lamp from Paladone
The winners in all categories will be revealed at a glittering ceremony on Tuesday September 11, held in The Great Room of The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The finalists in the Retail and Marketing Communications categories can be found by clicking here.
The headline sponsor of The Licensing Awards 2018 is Brand Licensing Europe and the awards are officially supported by LIMA.
Over 1,400 retailers, licensees and industry suppliers are set to attend this year’s big event.
Tickets are available from Createvents on 01183 340085 or email clare@createvents.co.uk.
