Warner Bros. Announces Licensing and Merchandising Partners for WONDER WOMAN and JUSTICE LEAGUE Ahead of Toy Fair 2017
Toy Fair 2017 is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Warner Bros. Consumer Products confirms its DC superhero-heavy presence at the event. The company is promoting its portfolio of upcoming products based on the Wonder Woman and Justice League movies, the animated shows Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Action, and an expansion of the hit DC Super Hero Girls line.
The following press release names a slew of companies that will make products for Wonder Woman and Justice League. These include LEGO, Funko, Mattel, and Jada Toys.
Check out all of the details below.
(February 2, 2017 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) unleashes a DC Super Hero takeover with its roster of global licensees and partners during Toy Fair 2017 season, including International Toy Fair Nuremberg (February 1–6) and International Toy Fair New York (February 18–21). Highlighted by DC franchises, including tentpole event films Wonder Woman, Justice League and the soon-to-be-released The LEGO Batman Movie, as well as the groundbreaking DC Super Hero Girls franchise, and hit animated series Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Action, WBCP’s pop culture-inspired and fan-favorite offerings will include toys, collectibles, costumes and more.
“With collections and must-have products from the most anticipated films of the year, we’re excited to showcase the full breadth and scope of WBCP’s DC Super Hero offerings in partnership with our super-powered global partners, programs and products at Toy Fair this year,” said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
Wonder Woman:
Wonder Woman hits theaters around the world in her first-ever standalone, self-titled action adventure feature film, beginning on June 2. The much-anticipated epic delves into the Amazonian Super Hero’s origins and her fight in a war to end all wars.
In continuation of Wonder Woman’s 75th anniversary and in support of the upcoming film, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and its partners created a line of products fit for Wonder Woman fans of all ages. Global master toy licensee Mattel will unveil product from the powerful line of toys to accompany Wonder Woman’s first-ever solo feature film, including a full toy line created in the likeness of the movie’s characters, collectible figures, dolls, playsets and role play for fans to recreate their favorite scenes from the movie. The Wonder Woman feature will also be supported by global partners The LEGO Group with an exciting construction set inspired by adventurous moments from the film, and Rubie’s Costume Co. with a new line of “Wonder Woman” movie-inspired costumes and accessories for fans of all ages.
Additional licensees with toy offerings include Funko, with fan-favorite stylized collectible figures; Neca, with 18-inch replica figures; Tonner Dolls, with detailed-design 18-inch fashion dolls; Madame Alexander, with 11-inch fashion dolls; Hot Toys, with highly detailed collectible figures; Kotobukiya, with high-end collectible statues; Mezco and QMX with stylized figures; Jada Toys, with mini-metal figures; Schleich with collectible figures; Sakar International, with electronics and accessories; and many more worldwide.
A global cultural phenomenon and a treasured icon of power, strength, justice, love and peace, Wonder Woman also comes to life in Warner Bros. Pictures’ forthcoming action adventure Justice League, and stars in DC Super Hero Girls, the fun, multi-level brand which showcases some of DC’s most famous female Super Heroes and Super-Villains as teenagers.
Justice League:
From the core comic books and the brand-new Justice League Action animated series, to the upcoming explosive feature film, the Justice League universe has no limits and invites fans of all ages to be part of the world’s most recognizable Super Hero team: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg.
Already touted as one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2017, Justice League will inspire a global program fit for the biggest Super Heroes in the world as they arrive together for the very first time on the big screen November 17. WBCP will roll out a massive global merchandise program that will feature the fan-favorite DC Super Heroes in a myriad of toy lines and programs, bringing the film to life for collectors and kids alike.
Global master toy licensee Mattel will be developing an empowering line, including action figures inspired by the most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains, playsets, vehicles, collectible figures, and will introduce a full line of action role-play toys highlighted by the much-anticipated Multiverse line, which captures the superior accuracy and details of the film’s characters. Also supporting Justice League is global partner The LEGO Group, with exciting construction sets inspired by memorable scenes from the film, and Rubie’s Costume Co., with a full range inspired by the Justice League feature film, including costumes and accessories for kids and adults.
Additional toy partners supporting the film include Funko, with a Justice League collection of stylized figures; Jakks Pacific, with their popular large-sized collectible figures for this epic action-adventure; Jada Toys, with metal figurines; and many others around the world.
The LEGO Batman Movie:
The new family-friendly animated adventure from director Chris McKay and the team behind the blockbuster hit The LEGO Movie, The LEGO Batman Movie will stand a brick above the rest in the LEGO showroom at International Toy Fair New York as WBCP and The LEGO Group display more than 10 original construction sets recently launched at retail.
Designed for kids, kids at heart, and collectors, The LEGO Batman Movie collection includes 18 LEGO construction sets as well as a full line of 20 exclusive minifigures, featuring exclusive versions of characters from the film. Fans can also build on iconic environments and moments from the film with The LEGO Batman Movie: The Batmobile set, which lets fans rev up hours of fun racing through Gotham City or smashing through any obstacle in The Dark Knight’s way; and The LEGO Batman Movie: Batcave Break-in set, which invites fans to defend the Batcave from The Penguin, utilizing a range of Batsuits that allow them to take on Super-Villains via air, land or sea. Additionally, all-new LEGO BrickHeadz based on Batman, Robin, Batgirl and The Joker from the film will launch in March. The LEGO Batman Movie crashes into theaters beginning February 10, 2017.
DC Super Hero Girls:
With many accolades and multiple award nominations for 2017, including “License of the Year,” the DC Super Hero Girls licensing and merchandising program from WBCP and DC Entertainment continues to expand and empower girls to reach their own heroic potential. Harnessing the power of the world’s most iconic female Super Heroes and Super-Villains from the DC Universe, DC Super Hero Girls follows Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more, during their formative years, as they learn about teamwork, friendship and to hone their super powers as teenagers and in a high school setting.
Soaring into the New Year with all-new action-packed collections, DC Super Hero Girls continues to engage young fans with original content and product across multiple categories, offering kids even more chances to play, watch, read and be inspired to discover their full potential.
Featuring products that remain consistently in-demand amongst consumers and retailers alike, WBCP and master toy partner Mattel offer fans all-new Action Dolls, Action Figures and Action Role-Play toys from the beloved DC Super Hero Girls collection, with a new rollout of characters, along with new vehicles and gadgets, slated for Spring and Fall 2017, as girls can play out the narrative of their favorite teenage DC female Super Heroes and save the day. The DC Super Hero Girls’ Mattel collection features the industry’s first-ever 6-inch action figures designed for girls, the first 12-inch collection of action dolls featuring strong, athletic bodies that stand on their own in heroic poses. In 2016, the Mattel toy line has also received much recognition, including a TOTY nomination in the Action Figure category for the DC Super Hero Girls Action Figures.
The LEGO Group assembles a strong offering, capturing the empowering characters and storylines in six original construction sets for kids around the world to imagine their super building powers as they play and recreate action-packed moments together with their favorite DC Super Hero characters. LEGO DC Super Hero Girls sets include Batgirl Batjet, Harley Quinn to the Rescue, Super Hero High School, along with the recently released sets of Lashina Tank, Bumblebee Helicopter, and Wonder Woman Dorm Room, allowing fans to build on non-stop fun and adventure. Additional global partners include Rubie’s Costumes, with its girl-power collection of costumes and accessories; Funko, with must-have stylized, vinyl figures; and many others.
Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Action:
WBCP and Mattel join forces to provide fans with two new lines in support of the hilariously-fun hit animated series Teen Titans Go! and the power-packed Justice League Action. These toy lines capture the action, fun, humor and personalities of the DC Super Heroes with action figures, core characters and vehicles inspired by scenes from the all-new animated series infusing both heroic storylines from Justice League Action and humor throughout the toy line from Teen Titans Go!
Teen Titans Go! follows the hilarious adventures of Super Heroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy and showcases the comedic chaos that ensues whether they’re fighting crime or fighting each other for that last piece of pie. The Teen Titans Go! program also includes a collection of fan-favorite Funko figures, featuring a lineup of these wildly funny Super Heroes.
WBCP will also bring Justice League Action for all the Justice League fans out there, with Mattel launching its upcoming all-new toy line of action figures and vehicles, as the freshman animated series Justice League Action brings together all the elements of “where fun meets action!”
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products:
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
About Warner Bros. Animation:
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s TV series include Be Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Justice League Action, Teen Titans Go!, The Tom and Jerry Show and Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production for Cartoon Network, Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim, Right Now Kapow for Disney XD, Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix and the forthcoming Young Justice. As the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards, 35 Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
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