Character Licensed Merchandise
Pretend to Bee 0115 921 5690 | www.pretendtobee.com The Thunderbirds are Go range from Pretend to Bee comprises Scott Tracy, Virgil Tracy and Alan Tracy. Each costume features details accurate to each character. The all-in-one costumes are made from 100% polyester with a Velcro back fastening, and each comes with a detachable detail printed sash. Each costume features a sound chip which plays the “Five, Four, Three, Two, One” blast off sequence when pressed, so children can re-enact scenarios just like their favourite characters. Pretend to Bee has also renewed its partnership with the Natural History Museum. This continued licence will see the range added to, with costumes catering for under 3s, a large market for all things dinosaur. Dinosaurs in the current range include Triceratops, Stegosaurus and T-Rex.
Pyramid International 01162 843 645 | www.pyramidinternational.com Pyramid International has been creating a host of products for some of this year’s biggest movie releases. The company’s range for the sequel to the 2014 box office smash hit Guardians of the Galaxy has been well received. Featuring more humour, more action, more Baby Groot and an incredible soundtrack, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 is likely to be one of this year’s huge successes. As a standout character from the last film with a positive reaction on social media, Baby Groot has been a focal point of the range, although a variety of characters is available. The range is extensive and features mugs, badge packs, vinyl stickers, festival wristbands, a doormat and posters which are available exclusively from Pyramid International in the UK. The range contains products to suit all ages. Another key licence with a character focus that Pyramid International is working on is Despicable Me 3. Over the last few months Pyramid’s range for Despicable Me has grown to include a plethora of new products. This includes a complete range of stationery focused around the Fluffy Unicorn, as well as an updated library of products with current Minion designs.
Star Cutouts 0161 344 5839 | www.starcutouts.com Star Cutouts, Star Masks and Photo Stand-Ins are complementary products for any toy retailer who stocks the latest licensed toy ranges. Star Cutouts focuses on ranging the biggest licences and latest film releases, and the product is supplied in its all new retail packaging, with in-store POS solutions available. Current key licences include Trolls, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Peppa Pig, Disney, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Minions. Star Cutouts has a range of over 700 cut-outs and a low minimum order value. The company offers a next day delivery drop ship service direct to stores or customers. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is released in May 2017 and the company predicts the break out character, hugely popular with fans, will be Baby Groot. Captain Jack Sparrow also makes a return in May 2017 and a selection of Star Masks and Star Cutouts is available now. To coincide with the release of Despicable Me 3, an assortment of Minions as well as a group of stand-ins will be on offer, suitable for both adults and children.
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