Posts Tagged ‘Rubie’s Costume Company’
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Rubie’s and AMC Partner for The Walking Dead Costumes
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
This Halloween, fans of The Walking Dead can dress up as their favorite zombie characters, thanks to a new partnership between Rubie’s Costume Company, Inc. and television network AMC. Rubie’s has produced officially licensed costumes, accessories, and masks based on the network’s original series. The products, inspired by the undead, are available in child, teen, and adult sizes.
AMC’s The Walking Dead tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. The series debuted last Halloween and has become the most-watched drama series in basic cable history for adults ages 18 to 49.
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Rubie’s Named 2010 Costume Vendor of the Year
Monday, March 14th, 2011
Rubie’s Costume Company was awarded the 2010 Costume Vendor of the Year Award from BuySeasons, Inc.
“We are extremely excited and honored to be selected to receive this distinctive award from the most recognizable and largest Internet retailer in the Halloween industry,” said Howard Beige, Rubie’s executive vice president.
“We have a great relationship with Rubie’s,” said Daniel Haight, president and CEO of BuySeasons. “They deliver on all of the things you would expect from a partner of the year: great costumes, quality products, and timely delivery. Above all else though, their ability to react and work with us to develop new costumes that reflect the most recent trends in pop culture has been a Halloween game changer.”
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Generator Rex Costumes to Come from Rubie’s
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Rubie’s Costume Co., Inc. has signed a deal for Halloween costumes based on the action-adventure series Generator Rex. The upcoming Generator Rex costume line will be for kids and will be based on the most popular characters from the television show, such as Rex and his evil counterpart Van Kleiss. Rubie’s Costume Co. signed the deal with Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE).
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Rubie’s Wins Awards from Party City
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Party City has awarded Rubie’s Costume Company the 2010 Best Breakout License award for its Lady Gaga licensed costumes.
“We are very proud and honored to receive this distinction and thankful to be selected to receive this impressive award from one of the top retailers in the Halloween industry,” said Howard Beige, executive vice president of Rubie’s.
Rubie’s also won the 2010 award for Best Humor Costume, for its Mario costume.
Tags: Howard Beige, Lady Gaga, Mario, Party City, Rubie's Costume Company
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Rubie’s Brings WWE Halloween Costumes to Stores
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Rubie’s Costume Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories, has partnered with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to produce officially licensed Halloween costumes for children and adults.
These costumes are currently available at WWE.com and at various retailers nationwide including Target, Kmart, Walmart, and Party City. The costumes will feature WWE Superstars and Legends such as John Cena, Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Rowdy Roddy Piper. The Rubie’s products feature muscle chest technology to create realistic costumes that fans of any age can enjoy wearing during the holiday. (more…)
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Fox to Expand Avatar Product Lineup Following Film’s Success
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Following the success of James Cameron’s Avatar, Fox Consumer Products plans to expand its merchandising opportunities for the franchise.
With more than 125 licensed products manufactured during the film’s release in four main categories (video games, publishing, toys, and apparel), Fox hopes to expand the number in the fall with back-to-school and other seasonal products. Fox also plans on expanding the Avatar brand to encompass bedding, board games, social expressions, and costumes. Current partners include Rubie’s, Abrams, MEGA Brands, JLA Home, and Trends International.
Avatar is the highest grossing film of all time, with approximately $2.7 billion in worldwide ticket sales, and is also the best-selling DVD and Blu-ray with around 20 million copies purchased in the first three weeks. Its retail sales total approximately $153 million.
Tags: ABRAMS, Avatar, James Cameron, JLA Home, Mega Brands, Rubie's Costume Company, Trends International, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
Costume Changes Continue for Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and Rubie’s Costume Co. (RCC) have announced that they have renewed their global licensing contract. The agreement gives RCC the right to continue producing costumes based on Warner Bros. products, which it’s held since 1999.
RCC’s contract with WBCP includes the North American, Oceanic, Middle Eastern, Asian, and various other markets, with products ranging from franchises such as DC Comics super heroes and Harry Potter, to The Lord of the Rings and The Wizard of Oz.
Tags: DC Comics super heroes, Harry Potter, Rubie's Costume Company, The Lord of the Rings, The Wizard of Oz, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Ceaco, D3 Publishing Named Licensing Partners for Despicable Me
Monday, January 25th, 2010
Universal Partnerships & Licensing has signed on several new licensing partners for Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s inaugural 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me. The movie is the studio’s first film from Chris Meledandri (Ice Age, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, Horton Hears a Who!), who produces through his Universal-based family entertainment company, Illumination Entertainment.
Tags: Ceaco, D3Publisher, Despicable Me, Little Brown Books, Nanco Networks, Rubie's Costume Company, Toy Factory
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