June saw the MLB World Tour return to the London Stadium, which also meant that Henry VIII, Winston Churchill, a King’s Guardsman, and Freddie Mercury took part in the ‘British’ mascot race once again, with Freddie coming out on top!  Also in the world of sport, Albärt, the official sports mascot for the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament, has be spotted mingling with fans in Germany.

PAW Patrol’s Rubble has been visiting Smyths Toy Stores across the country to promote the launch the new Rubble and Crew toy range.  He has been meeting fans in-store and giving away Rubble and Crew branded caps.

Festival season has also started, as CBeebies favourites Bluey, Hey Duggee and Supertato appeared at We Invented the Weekend, Glastonbury welcomed the Minions Glastonbury and Bluey & Bingo joined the line-up at Gloworm Warrington.

Now that the summer has finally arrived, let’s take a look at the events that will be brightening up your July (*events can be subject to change)…

6^th July: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

6^th July: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

6^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood

6^th July: Bing Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

6^th & 7^th July: Hey Duggee Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

6^th & 7^th July: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

6^th & 7^th July: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

7^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Narration – Market Rasen Racecourse

7^th July: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

13^th July: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Primark Manchester

13^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet, Hey Duggee Activation, and Bluey Activation – Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe

13^th July: Paddington™ Narration – Fife Leisure Park, Scotland

13^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Alice Holt, Hampshire

14^th July: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Stadium of Light, Sunderland

14^th July: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Primark Birmingham

14^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

20^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

20^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Matlock Farm Park, Derbyshire

20^th July: Hey Duggee Activation – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

20^th July: Bingo (from Bluey) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

20^th July: Squishmallow’s Cam the Cat and Patty the Cow Meet & Greet – Glenarm Castle, Northern Ireland

21^st July: Paddington™ Narration, Peppa Pig and George Narration, and The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

21^st July: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Anival Adventure Park, Norfolk

24^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Sittingbourne

24^th July: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

25^th July: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

25^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

26^th & 27^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Salcey Forest, Northampton

26^th & 27^th July: Mr Monopoly Meet & Greet – Leeds City Centre

27^th July: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

27^th July: Hey Duggee Activation – Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Lancashire

27^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Welwyn Garden City

27^th July: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Regent Street

27^th & 28^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Birdworld, Farnham

28^th July: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet - Bressingham Steam & Gardens

28^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Wyre Forest, Worcestershire

28^th July: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Westfield Londn

29^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Beechenhurst, Colefield

29^th July: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Boston Park Farm

30^th July: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Beverley Racecourse, East Yorkshire

31^st July: The Wombles’ Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet & Greet – Beaulieu National Motor Museum

31^st July: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury

With two bank holidays and a half term, May has been a busy month for character appearances.

Blue, the star of Paramount Pictures new family movie IF, walked the purple carpet at the London premiere… Pikachu cheered on 24 primary school teams at The ESFA Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup Finals at Derby Country Football Club… and Chilli and Bandit joined Bluey and Bingo to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort!

It’s been an exciting month for Peppa Pig too.  The whole Pig family attended the opening of mainland Europe’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park in Germany and Peppa Pig attended the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas to kick start her 20^th anniversary celebrations!

As the May Half Term comes to an end, we’re looking ahead to what June has in store, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo, Sussex

1^st June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

1^st & 2^nd June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

1^st  & 2^nd June: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Mrs Dowson’s Farm, Thatcham

1^st & 2^nd June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Northampton (1^st June) & Smyths, Milton Keynes (2^nd June)

4^th June: Bluey Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales

8^th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Croydon

8^th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Puxton Park, Weston Super-Mare

8^th June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Rhyme Time – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

8^th & 9^th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

8^th & 9^th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

9^th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

11^th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales

15^th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

15^th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

15^th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Stevenage

18^th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales

20^th June: CoComelon’s JJ & Cody – Swords Pavilion Shopping Centre, Dublin

22^nd June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

22^nd & 23^rd June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Park Farm, Yorkshire

22^nd & 23^rd June: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Betteshanger Country Park, Kent

22^nd & 23^rd June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

28^th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Himley Hall & Park, Dudley

29^th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet– White Post Farm, Nottingham

29^th June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Quex Adventure Farm Park, Kent

29^th & 30^th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham

29^th & 30^th June: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon

29^th & 30^th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicester

30^th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

30^th June: Zog Meet & greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

What a month April turned out to be!

From Bluey’s two-week stint at Kew Gardens, to Paddington’s appearance at Westfield’s Upside-down Sunflower Garden, and the Gruffalo’s visit to Sterling Mills Shopping Centre in Scotland, the Easter half-term was definitely jam-packed with plenty of exciting events!

Last month also saw characters promoting of a number of licensed collaborations including,

• Tatty Teddy at Card Factory stores across the UK to celebrate the launch of their exclusive Me to You range.
• Peppa Pig and George at the Emma Bridgewater Factory for a pottery painting party to promote their 'Celebrating 20 Years' range.
• Bugs Bunny at the Women's Six Nation's England vs. Ireland match at Twickenham Stadium to help launch England Rugby's brand-new Looney Tunes merchandise range.

With two May bank holiday’s ahead of us, check out where you can see your favourite characters this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

4^th May: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham

4^th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norwich

4^th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

4^th & 5^th May: Paddington™ Narration – Embsay Station, Yorkshire

5^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham

5^th May: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield

5^th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

5^th & 6^th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Rand Farm Park, Lincoln

6^th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

6^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

6^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

11^th May: Gabby and Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Store Opening, Cardiff

11^th & 12^th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Warrington

11^th & 12^th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Gullivers Theme Park, Rother Valley

11^th & 12^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Narration – Welshpool Steam Railway Station

11^th & 12^th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

12^th May: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo, Essex

18^th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

18^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

18^th & 19^th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

19^th May: Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Meet & Greet – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham

24^th - 26^th May:  Peppa Pig (24^th May), Hey Duggee (25^th May) and Bluey (26^th May) Meet & Greet – In It Together Festival, Port Talbot

25^th May: Gruffalo and Stick Man Meet & Greet – Vancouver Quarter, Kings Lynn

25^th May: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

25^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norwich

25^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

25^th & 26^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

26^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Stonehenge Works Railway, Leighton Buzzard

26^th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

27^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

27^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

27^th May: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

27^th May: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

28^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

28^th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

29^th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury

29^th May: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Leo and Raph Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

29^th & 30^th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby

30^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

30^th May: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

30^th May: Bing and Flop Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

31^st May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

Bluey is an energetic and imaginative young Blue Heeler dog with a contagious enthusiasm for life. Bluey's curiosity drives her to explore the world around her and expand her knowledge. This playful and creative dog is always coming up with new games and adventures to share with her younger sister, Bingo, and their friends.

Bluey has a perceptive understanding of others emotions, often acting as a supportive friend and caring older sister. Bluey's empathy enables her to handle various social scenarios with ease, making her a natural leader among her peers.

Despite her playful nature, Bluey has a strong sense of responsibility and a sturdy moral compass. Valuing honesty, friendship, and teamwork, she is always ready to lend a helping paw to those in need. Bluey is quick to share her wisdom and life lessons with her friends, teaching them important values while having fun together.

Bluey is a Blue Heeler, characterised by her blue and white coat.  Her eyes are always sparkling with curiosity, reflecting her playful and inquisitive nature. Bluey is often seen with a wide, friendly smile on her face, radiating warmth and positivity.

Bluey loves to engage in imaginative and creative play, whether it's taking on the role of a hero, embarking on new adventures, or creating new games to play with loved ones. She enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and finding beauty in the world around her.

Empathy: Helps her build strong relationships and offer valuable support to her friends and family.

Creativity: Allows her to come up with endless creative games and activities, bringing joy to those around her.

Leadership: Makes her a reliable and trustworthy friend, guiding others with kindness and wisdom.

Rainbow Productions holds the UK’s official licence to manage Bluey and Bingo’s personal appearances at public UK events on behalf of the brand owner.

Book our character costumes to attend your corporate event. They provide family-friendly content – perfect for entertaining guests and attracting customers at venues such as:

• Shopping Centres

• Visitor Attractions

• Retailers 

• Children’s Festivals

We take care of everything; our full service includes the licensed character costume, trained performer and Road Manager (minder) to accompany the character. Please visit our character events page to find out more.

Due to the nature of the events we manage, we are not able to supply characters for private children’s parties or similar events.

Did you know?

• Bluey is an Australian animated television series for preschoolers which airs on CBeebies in the UK.

• Bluey won a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children’s Program in 2019 as well as an International Emmy Kids Award.

• Bluey & Bingo character costumes are available to book to attend UK events.

Last month, a number of characters attended events in celebration of World Book Day including the Gruffalo at John Lewis Oxford Street & Liverpool, Zog at John Lewis Cambridge and Paddington™ at Broadstreet Mall in Reading.  This was followed by our first ever attendance at the London Book Fair where the Gruffalo, Elmer and Mula walked the aisles posing for photos with visitors.

Hello Kitty attended the launch of the new themed Hello Kitty Café at Primark Birmingham & Manchester, which ties in with their new clothing & accessories range, while Peppa Pig appeared at several Trotters stores to highlight the launch of their Trotters X Peppa Pig collection.  Plus Po has been spotted around the country promoting his new movie, Kung Fu Panda 4.

And there’s more lined up for the Easter holidays, so here’s a sneak peek of where you can see your favourite characters this April, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales

1^st April: PJ Masks’ Catboy & Owlette Meet & Greet – The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin

1^st April: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Sonic the Hedgehog™ & Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

1^st April: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Tatton Park, Knutsford

2^nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon

2^nd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

3^rd April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle

3^rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

4^th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

4^th April: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek

6^th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Daniel of Windsor Department Store, Windsor

6^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Putney Exchange Shopping Centre, Putney

6^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – White Post Farm, Nottingham

6^th & 7^th April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Sterling Mills Outlet, Scotland

7^th April: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

7^th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

7^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Peak Rail, Matlock

7^th April: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

10^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – The Friary Shopping Centre, Guildford

11^th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes

13^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

13^th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Edinburgh

14^th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Braehead

14^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

20^th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Banham Zoo, Norwich

20^th & 21^st April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Land Theme Park, Milton Keynes

20^{th &} 21^st April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Rother Valley

21^st April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Africa Alive, Lowesoft

27^th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

27^th April: Paddington™ – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

28^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

27^th & 28^thApril: Po (Kung Fu Panda) – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

As well as National Pizza Day, February saw the launch of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie on Paramount Plus UK.  So to celebrate they teamed up with Pizza Hut and Deliveroo to have Leo, Mike, Donnie & Raph deliver pizza to some household names including Tony Bellew, Adam Thomas and the Capital Breakfast Studio.

February also saw Westfield London invite children’s favourites Bluey and Hey Duggee to their White City and Stratford centres for 3 days of meet & greet fun in honour of National Storytelling Week, the Gruffalo visited Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Scotland and Spinnaker Tower welcomed Paddington™ during the half-term holidays.

We have plenty of events lined up for March, so check out our list below to find out where you can see your favourite characters this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

2^nd & 3^rd March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Oxford Street

9^th March: Zog Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Cambridge

9^th March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge

9^th March: Paddington Meet & Greet – Broadstreet Mall, Reading

9^th & 10^th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – Market Street, Manchester

9^th & 10^th March: PAW Patrol’s Rubble and Skye Meet & Greet – Longleat, Wiltshire

16^th March: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

16^th & 17^th March: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

16^th & 17^th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Bullring, Birmingham

17^th March: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

17^th March: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Thornton Hall Country Park

17^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Croydon

21^st – 23^rd March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

22^nd March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

23^rd March: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

23^rd & 24^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London

23^rd & 24^th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – Westfield, White City

23^rd & 24^th March: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park

24^th March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Ascot Racecourse

24^th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

25^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Trotters, London

27^th - 28^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London

28^th – 31^st March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames

29^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

29^th & 30^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Narration & Activity Trail – Embsay Station, Yorkshire

30^th March: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Victoria Place Shopping Centre, Woking

30^th & 31^st March: Bing Meet & Greet – Greenwood Forest Park, Bangor

31^st March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

It’s been a great start to 2024. 

Bluey & Bingo kicked off the year with appearances at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, the Teletubbies returned to Ru Paul’s DragCon for the second consecutive year and Gwen went on a promotional tour ahead of the UK release of Universal Pictures new movie, Migration.

Plus we were delighted to manage the appearances of over 40 characters at The Toy Fair in London, including the Minions, Elmer and Mr Monopoly, before heading to The Nuremberg International Toy Fair with Fireman Sam.

With February half-term on the horizon, let's take a look at what events we have lined up this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

2^nd & 3^rd February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Westfield White City, London

2^nd & 3^rd February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford, London

3^rd February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

4^th February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Westfield White City, London

4^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford, London

4^th February: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

9^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Valley, Evesham

10^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Observation Wheel

10^th & 11^th February: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

11^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

12^th – 16^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Worcestershire

13^th – 15^th February: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

15^th February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton

16^th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon

16^th & 17^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

17^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Square, Camberley

17^th February: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield

18^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

21^st February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

22^nd February: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Wallsend Library, Wallsend

23^rd February: Bluey & Bingo Narration – The Brewery Shopping Centre, Romford

24^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

2023 also saw the launch of several new sports mascots. Wolverhampton Wanderer’s Wolfie and Wendy had a mascot-makeover and were joined by a third member of the team, Wilfred.  Albärt was unveiled as the mascot for the UEFA Euros 2024 in Germany.  Plus, Compare the Market’s Carl the Wombat was brought to life as part of their sponsorship of The Hundred cricket tournament and we were delighted to also manage his appearances at all 32 matches.

1^st January: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London

3^rd January: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Kingdom of Winter, ExCeL London

13^th & 14^th January: Teletubbies Meet & Greet – RuPaul’s Dragcon UK 2024, ExCeL London

15^th January: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Selfridges Oxford Street

27^th & 28^th January: Bluey Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells

The annual Elves Behavin’ Badly Tour kicked off the festive season in November, with the mischievous pair already pranking Christmas shoppers around the country… while The Grinch has been causing mayhem at Meadowhall in Sheffield in his attempt to ruin Christmas!

November also saw The Wombles’ Great Uncle Bulgaria and Alderney attended the Sustainability in Licensing Conference for a day of sustainable education and action… while Orinoco helped launch the Wimbledon Quarter – a new urban space to meet, shop, eat and train!

As we head into December, Christmas is in full swing with Elfie & Elvie continuing their tour and the Grinch heading back to Meadowhall… find out more below (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Rainham Christmas Lights Switch-on

1^st December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Range, Chelmsford

2^nd December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

2^nd December: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Walsall

2^nd December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog – Sutton Coldfield Town Centre

2^nd & 3^rd December: Sonic Meet & Greet – Westfield London

2^nd & 3^rd December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

3^rd December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Silverburn, Glasgow

3^rd December: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Lexicon, Bracknell

9^th December: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

9^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Barton Square, Trafford Centre

9^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog – Sutton Coldfield Town Centre

9^th & 10^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

10^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Metrocentre, Gateshead

10^th December: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – The Lexicon, Bracknell

13^th December: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Kingdom of Winter, London ExCeL

16^th December: Miffy Meet & Greet – Bandai Namco Cross Store, Camden Market London

16^th December: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend

16^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Festival Leisure Park, Basildon

16^th & 17^th December:  The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

17^th December: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – The Lexicon Bracknell

17^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

18^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

19^th December: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Queens Walk, Southbank

19^th December: The Grinch Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

20^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

20^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

20^th December: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Kingdom of Winter, London ExCeL

21^st December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

21^st & 22^nd December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

23^rd December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead

23^rd December: The Grinch Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

23^rd December: Sonic Meet & Greet – The Dome, Doncaster

23^rd December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

24^th December: Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas™ Meet & Greet – The Friary, Guildford

24^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – County Square, Ashford Kent

24^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

24^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

31^st December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – The Friary, Guildford

October saw the return of the renowned Character Parade at Brand Licensing Europe and it didn’t disappoint.  At just under one mile it was the longest parade in the history of BLE with 66 characters including Barney, Paddington™ and The Wombles walking the route at ExCeL London.

Poppy & Branch also promoted the release of their new movie ‘Trolls Band Together’, Sonic flew to the Netherlands for Lego® World 2023 and Pip and Posy set out on a half-term tour of shopping centres to raise brand awareness.

November marks the start of the annual Elves Behavin’ Badly Christmas Tour.  The popular pranking Elfie and Elvie will be helping shoppers get into the festive spirit at the following shopping centres:

11^th November: Baytree Centre, Brentwood

12^th November: The Atria, Watford

18^th November: Meadowhall, Sheffield

19^th November: Lakeside, Essex

25^th November: The Mall Luton

26^th November: Staines Town centre

Plus the Grinch will be getting up to all sorts of mischief and mayhem at Meadowhall in Sheffield this festive season when he visits on 11^th, 12^th, 19^th, 25^th & 26^th November.

Want to find out where the rest of your favourite characters will be this month?  Check out the list below (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st November: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Selfridges Birmingham

2^nd & 3^rd November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek

4^th & 5^th November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

5^th November: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks

5^th November: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Regent Street, London

11^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Boston Farm Park, Doncaster

11^th November: Gabby Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

11^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow

11^th November: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Smyths Toy Store, Wrexham

11^th November: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toy Store, Wrexham

12^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – The Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow

15^th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Belgravia Christmas Lights, London

17^th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Angel Shopping Centre, London

17^th November: Miraculous' Ladybug Meet & Greet – Strood Town Centre, Kent

18^th November: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Castle Street, Edinburgh

18^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Wolverhampton Christmas Lights

18^th November: Grinch Meet & Greet – High Wycombe Christmas Lights

18^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Dartford Christmas Lights

18^th November: Shrek Meet & Greet – Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston

18^th November: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston

18^th November: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre

18^th & 19^th November: Hey Duggee Activity – Southampton Town Centre

19^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre

19^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Chesterfield Christmas Lights

24^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Gillingham Town Centre, Kent

25^th November: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – The Mall Luton

25^th November: Care Bears’ Grumpy Bear Meet & Greet – Bentalls Kingston

25^th November: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

25^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Godalming Christmas Lights