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New ThunderCats Figurines from Bandai
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Lion-O six-inch figure from Bandai
The ThunderCats toy line from Bandai America Incorporated is being updated with a six-inch figure line. The line, based on the classic 1980s animated series and the re-imagined new series from Warner Bros. Animation, will launch in the spring.
The six-inch figures are highly articulated, detailed, and designed to complement any fan’s collection. The Lion-O and Mumm-Ra figures will be the first available in the Classic Series line. The Tygra and Cheetara figures, a new introduction from Bandai, are inspired by the new animated series. Bandai will continue to offer the successful classic 8-inch ThunderCats figures in a limited-edition capacity.
Tags: Bandai America Incorporated, Cartoon Network, Thundercats, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Mega to Develop Generator Rex Construction Toys
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Mega Brands has signed on to develop construction toys based on the new boys action series, Generator Rex. The full line of toys will be distributed to international markets as part of the three-year deal. The construction toy line will launch in the U.S. next fall (2011) and then will roll out in additional territories. The global deal marks the first time Mega has partnered with Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE).
Generator Rex follows Rex, a 15-year-old typical teenager with abnormal powers, as he uses his superhuman abilities to help fight mutant creatures known as EVOs. The series airs Fridays on Cartoon Network at 8:30 p.m ET/PT.
Tags: Cartoon Network, Generation Rex, Mega Brands
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
Bakugan Battle League to Storm Toys “R” Us Stores
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Spin Master is teaming with Toys “R” Us to bring Bakugan tournaments to 300 stores nationwide. The Bakugan Battle League will last five months beginning this Saturday, July 24, and will run until Saturday, November 13. Participants bring their own Bakugan Battle Brawlers to the event and can work their way up a ladder.
As a part of the unique, story-based league, how kids play events can directly affect how the story unfolds. Each game point won during the course of the league will count as a vote for what they want to happen next. Participants will receive a Bakugan membership card, league book, exclusive Special Ability Card as well as be able to receive gifts during giveaways. A special commemorative certificate, available to those who complete the league, will be presented during the finale.
A full list of dates, as well as a list of participating Toys “R” Us, can be found after the jump.
Tags: Bakugan Battle Brawler, Bakugan Battle League, Cartoon Network, Spin Master, Toys R Us
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Bandai Picked as Global Master Toy Licensee for Thundercats
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has appointed Bandai America Incorporated as the global master toy licensee for the animated series Thundercats. Bandai will create and distribute products worldwide to complement the original brand property, as well as a new animated series, set to air on Cartoon Network in 2011.
The new Thundercats, based on the series that first aired in 1985, is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold), and is being called a “21st century re-imagining of the original.” Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Wonder Woman) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender) are the producers. Warner Bros. Animation and Studio4°C are developing the series, which is currently in production.
Tags: Bandai, Cartoon Network, Thundercats, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
American Greetings Signs New Entertainment Deals for Care Bears
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
American Greetings Properties (AGP), the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation, has signed new entertainment deals to bring Care Bears entertainment to the UK, Italy, Latin America, Middle East, and Canada. The agreements grant broadcast rights to Cartoon Network in the UK and Italy, Disney in Latin America, and Astral Media’s Playhouse Disney in Canada. Prime Pictures has also been granted home video distribution rights in the Middle East.
Cartoon Network will broadcast the Adventures in Care-a-lot series in both the UK and Italy. This comedy series features new characters such as clumsy-but-hilarious Oopsy Bear, and showcases all of the bears’ newly enhanced belly badge powers.
Tags: American Greetings, Care Bears, Cartoon Network, Disney, Playhouse Disney, Prime Pictures
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