JAKKS Pacific Extends Global Master Toy Agreement for WORLD OF NINTENDO®
March 15 2018 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today
announced it has extended its global master toy licensing
partnership with Nintendo, whose properties include Super Mario™,
Mario Kart™, The Legend of Zelda™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™,
Starfox™, and Metroid™.
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WORLD OF NINTENDO® Mario Kart™ Motorcycle
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Under the terms of the worldwide agreement, JAKKS will continue
to manufacture, market, and distribute action figures, playsets,
plush, vehicles, role play, and dress up, as well as novelties,
blasters and outdoor seasonal items.
“We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with Nintendo as
master toy licensee,” said Craig Drobis, Senior Vice President
Marketing, JAKKS Pacific. “Nintendo is an iconic and nostalgic
brand that is beloved by multiple generations of fans. We are
excited our authentic figures, plush, and RC extend the gaming
experience to play time.”
Impressive WORLD OF NINTENDO® items hitting shelves this year
include:
- WORLD OF NINTENDO®
Squish-Dee-Lish™ squishy toys is a line of squishable villains
and items straight from the World of Super Mario™. These little
toys are made to squish! But don’t worry, each will restore to its
original form for lots of hand-held squishing fun. THE WORLD OF
NINTENDO® Squish-Dee-Lish™ squishy toys are available in March for
MSRP $5.99 and recommended for kids ages six and older.
- WORLD OF NINTENDO® Super Wind-Up
Toys is a line of figures with unique movement inspired by
popular heroes and villains from the World of Super Mario™. With
six different characters to collect, for MSRP $5.99, kids ages
three and older will love collecting them all!
- WORLD OF NINTENDO® Mario Kart™
Motorcycle RC Racer lets kids control where Mario adventures
next. Kids can control the 2.4 GHz remote control Mario Kart™
Motorcycle in standard mode or in “anti-gravity” mode for up to 100
feet. With a flick of a switch on the remote, the tires turn to the
side – parallel to the floor – for an “anti-gravity” effect. This
motorcycle racer can drive forward, backward, and side-to-side in
the “anti-gravity” and race modes. The Mario Kart™ Motorcycle RC
Racer will be available for MSRP $39.99, and is recommended for
kids ages four and older.
- WORLD OF NINTENDO® Luigi Mario Kart™
Mini RC Racer lets kids control where Luigi adventures next.
Kids can control the 2.4 GHz remote control Luigi Mario Kart™ Mini
RC Racer in standard mode or in “anti-gravity” mode for up to 100
feet. With a flick of a switch on the remote, the tires turn to the
side – parallel to the floor – for an “anti-gravity” effect. This
mini RC racer can drive forward, backward, and side-to-side in the
“anti-gravity” and race modes. The Luigi Mario Kart™ Mini RC Racer
will be available for MSRP $39.99, and is recommended for kids ages
five and older.
About JAKKS Pacific,
Inc.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer,
manufacturer and marketer of toys and consumer products sold
throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica,
California. JAKKS Pacific’s popular proprietary brands include
BIG-FIGS™, XPV®, Max Tow™ and Friends, Disguise®, Moose Mountain®,
Funnoodle®, Maui®, Kids Only!®; a wide range of
entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed
properties; and C’est Moi™, a youth skincare and makeup brand.
Through JAKKS Cares, the company’s commitment to philanthropy,
JAKKS is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of
children. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram
(@jakkstoys), Twitter (@jakkstoys) and Facebook (JAKKS
Pacific).
©2018 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. All rights reserved.
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