Moshi Monsters ready to invade toy shops
Mind Candy, the global developer and publisher of the popular children’s online game, Moshi Monsters, has signed a master toy licensing deal with Vivid Imaginations, the UK's number one independent toy and gift product developer.
Vivid will launch the Moshi Monster-branded toys across the UK, North
America, Australia and New Zealand from January 2011. The initial toy
line will comprise of miniature collectables and plush soft toys, with
other lines in development. Vivid will support the brand with extensive
TV advertising, online marketing, PR and a fully integrated promotional
plan leveraging the loyal Moshi Monsters fan-base.
Moshi Monsters has become an online phenomenon in the past 12 months attracting over 20 million players across 150 countries. The free game allows children to adopt their own pet monster, customise their homes, play games, explore the virtual world and solve educational style puzzles. With the site currently adding over two million new registered users each month, Moshi Monsters has become one of the world’s fastest growing children’s entertainment properties.
“Vivid is very excited to be launching Moshi Monsters into toy retailers in the coming months,” stated Paul Weston, CEO, at Vivid. “This is clearly one of the hottest emerging kids properties in the world and it lends itself perfectly to toys and games. We clearly believe Moshi Monsters has many key traits for toy success - collectability, customisation and emotional appeal. Any brand that has a 20 million player-base has a phenomenal head-start in today’s crowded toy market.”
Michael Acton Smith, CEO, at Mind Candy commented: “This partnership represents a huge next step for Moshi Monsters in the global growth of the brand.”
In Moshi Monsters, players navigate the immersive online world by solving puzzles that test a variety of skills including basic math, spatial awareness, logic and vocabulary. As players solve puzzles, they earn Rox, the in-game currency that can be used to purchase food, furniture and seeds to attract Moshlings for their monsters.
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