First US Mameshiba products
Mameshiba - the Japanese Youtube animated phenomenon – has now been licensed as brand new 4-inch plush clips from Toynami in the US and will be sold at www.HotTopic.com.
The plush clips, which fans can dangle from cell phones, backpacks, purses, computer cases, bicycle baskets and countless other places, retail for $8.99 each. The initial collection features the Edamame, Chickpea, Black Bean and Mocha Coffee Bean characters.
In addition to Hot Topic, the product will also be carried at the Hastings national chain, and at the Trans World Entertainment chain of mall stores, including the F.Y.E. and Suncoast retail shops.
A major licensing deal has also been signed with Bioworld Merchandising for Mameshiba apparel and accessories, featuring t-shirts, fleece, shorts, headwear, bags, leather goods and hosiery. Bioworld products will be distributed through all channels in the US and Canada in spring. In the summer, publisher VIZ Media will be unleashing the first wave of Mameshiba books, which include a first-ever graphic novel titled, Mameshiba: On The Loose! and a character guide titled, Meet Mameshiba.
To add to the growing list of partners,
Dentsu Entertainment USA is actively seeking licensees for stationery and jewellery.
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