MATTEL AND PLAYMOBIL ANNOUNCE GLOBAL LICENSING AGREEMENT
5.23.2025, 4:17:43 PM
524

5.23.2025, 4:17:43 PM
524
Mattel, Inc. and Playmobil have announced a multi-year global licensing agreement. The partnership will bring Monster High™, one of the most successful and beloved kids’ properties of all time, into the world of Playmobil, reimagined in the brand’s signature style.
Starting Fall 2025 in EMEA, Playmobil will release playsets inspired by the Monster High universe. Fan favorite ghouls such as Draculaura and Clawdeen Wolf will be transformed into highly detailed figures, each accompanied by signature accessories. The collection merges Playmobil’s distinctive play system with the instantly recognizable Monster High aesthetic. Additional product lines are already in development.
“This partnership is a key milestone in the evolution of our brand,” says Playmobil CEO Bahri Kurter. “With Monster High, we’re bringing one of the most impactful franchises of recent years into the Playmobil system — for fans, collectors, and kids alike.”
“Working with Playmobil allows us to reintroduce our brands in a new creative context. Playmobil’s storytelling and iconic design approach makes them an ideal partner in delivering meaningful brand experiences,” says Ruth Henriquez Head of Licensing, Publishing, and LBE, Mattel EMEA
This partnership reflects both companies’ strategic focus on global growth and audience expansion. Earlier this year, Playmobil unveiled its brand refresh under the motto “The future is now”, introducing new product concepts, global partnerships, and a stronger international presence.
Following the EMEA launch, the Monster High x Playmobil collection will roll out globally in the U.S., LATAM and APAC in 2026 in stores, online, and via selected partners.

Josh D’Amaro Named Next CEO of The Walt Disney Company
Dana Walden becomes President and CCO in a newly created executive position.

Circana Reveals 2025 Global Toy Industry Performance Award Winners
Pokémon, Hot Wheels, and The LEGO Group lead the way.

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS FANDOM IS A FAMILY AFFAIR – AND BRANDS ARE MISSING A TRICK

Global Play, Asian Pulse
From China to ASEAN, Asia’s influence on toys, trends, and collectibles is growing — and it’s growing fast.