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Bandai America and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Team Up to Bring Teen Titans to the Toy Market

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with Bandai America to develop a toy line based on the popular animated series Teen Titans. The agreement grants Bandai America the master toy license for the series, which follows the adventures of five teenage superheroes as they fight crime and navigate adolescence. The toy line will include action figures, vehicles, playsets, electronic products, and role-play accessories featuring the show's characters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bandai America will produce a full line of toys based on the Teen Titans characters, including action figures, vehicles, playsets, and electronic products.
  • The first wave of products is expected to hit store shelves in Spring 2004.
  • The Teen Titans toy line will center on the core characters from the show, with 3.5-inch action figures available, featuring cutting-edge gadgetry and accessories.
  • 5-inch figures will also be available, each featuring a different sound or unique action feature.
  • Miniature Comic Book Heroes figures will be available in packages of six, and two role-play sets will allow children to become the Teen Titans.
  • The Teen Titans animated series airs on Cartoon Network and Kids' WB!, and has attracted a strong following among young viewers.
  • The series has been renewed for a second season, with 52 new episodes currently in production for 2004.
  • The partnership between Bandai America and Warner Bros. Consumer Products marks a significant expansion of the Teen Titans brand into the toy market.

Statistics:

  • The Teen Titans animated series has a strong following among young viewers, with over two million viewers tuning in on average for each episode.
  • The series premiered on Cartoon Network in July 2003 and became an overnight sensation, with ratings "through the roof".
  • In November 2003, the series premiered on Kids' WB! and became another breakout hit, attracting a large audience.
  • 52 brand new episodes are currently in production for 2004, expanding the series' reach and appeal.
  • Bandai America has a long history of producing toys based on popular properties, including Power Rangers and Gundam.
  • Warner Bros. Consumer Products is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "Bandai America and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce Agreement to Develop Teen Titans Toy Line", February 13, 2004
  • Warner Bros. Consumer Products press release, "Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Bandai America Announce Agreement for Teen Titans Toy Line", February 13, 2004

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