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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Nickelodeon Gak May Be About to Make a Comeback

Could Nickelodeon Gak be about to make a comeback?

Nickelodeon Gak Splat commercial

Nickelodeon could be planning to relaunch its classic Gak slime!

Inspired by Nickelodeon's iconic slime and based on an idea from the network's beloved Double Dare game show, Gak Splat is a slimy Nickelodeon Compound toy first introduced by Nickelodeon in 1992 in partnership with Mattel, and allowed fans to play with Nickelodeon slime in their own homes, as well as make fart noises whilst putting the slime back into it's clear Splat casing.

Over the course of the '90s, the Gak toy range was expanded to include different variants, including Gak-in-the-Dark, Solar Gak, and Smell My Gak, along with activity and play sets, such as the Gak Pak, Gak Vac, Gak Inflator, Gak Copier, and Nickelodeon Gakoids, before eventually being discontinued. There was even a GAK Meister's Kitchen at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida, which allowed visitors to taste Gak.

Over the years, Gak has made various comebacks, including in 2012 in partnership with NSI International, however, it seems like Gak is set to make another comeback!

Earlier this month, Paramount Global, under Viacom International, Inc., applied to trademark the name "GAK SPLAT" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under NICE Class 28 for Games; toys; sports equipment, pertaining to Goods & Services such as "Flying discs; Play balls; Foot balls; Dart games; Toy sling shots; Toy modeling compounds". The application was made on Thursday, May 8, and is currently pending approval.

Whilst the filing doesn't confirm that Nickelodeon is about to bring back its classic Gak product, it seems like there may be a good chance we'll be seeing Gak back on toy store shelves once again in the near future!


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Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Nickelodeon Gak Is Back With A New Super Stretch Formula

Original NSI International Inc. Press Release via PRWeb:

NSI International and Nickelodeon Make Childhood a Little More Squishy


Nickelodeon™ Gak™ is back, with a new super stretch formula that stretches farther and faster than ever before!

NSI International Reimagines Nickelodeon’s Slime™ and Gak® for a Whole New Generation of Children

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) APRIL 04, 2017

Squish it, stretch it, bubble it, frrrt it! Imagination and wholesome play for today’s kids reach a messy milestone as NSI International Inc. – makers of the wildly popular Wubble® brand of products –reinvigorate the play category by redesigning Nickelodeon’s classic compounds, Slime and Gak, available now at major retailers.


These compounds are so incredible and so much fun, they are nearly impossible to put down!

Finding initial popularity in the ’90s, Slime and Gak are the kind of ooey gooey fun that just happen to be totally on trend with what today’s kids love. Slime is Nickelodeon’s iconic green goo, while Gak is stretchy, bouncy and can even be used to blow bubbles and make some pretty surprising noises.

“These compounds are so incredible and so much fun, they are nearly impossible to put down,” says Brian Waldman, Sr Vice President of NSI and father of two boys who can’t seem to get enough of these compounds.

NSI’s continued innovation with play compounds and commitment to quality and play value has delighted children with Slime and Gak for the last 6 years. “We look forward to our continued partnership with Nickelodeon, allowing us to continue making childhood just a little bit more fun!” said Frank Landi, NSI president.

Slime and Gak products are available in many forms at retailers nationwide for under $10.

ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

© 2017 Viacom International Inc., All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon Gak, Slime, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

ABOUT NSI INTERNATIONAL INC.:
NSI International Inc. is an award winning manufacturer of innovative children’s products under such established brands as Wubble™ Bubble Ball, Smithsonian® Science and Oglo™ sports. NSI is headquartered in New York City. Its products can be found in thousands of retail locations in more than 30 countries around the globe. © 2017 NSI International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.nsi-intonline.com/

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Nickelodeon Introduces New Products In Activity Category, Including Galactic Gak, At The American International Toy Fair 2014 In New York City

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families is introducing an array of exciting new activity products featuring the network's hit properties "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Dora the Explorer", "Peter Rabbit" and "Bubble Guppies" at the 2014 American International Toy Fair in New York City! Available from this Fall/Autumn, the lineup includes an assortment of dough makers and shakers, magnetic playsets and Nickelodeon's ever popular GAK!


You can find details about Nickelodeon's 2014 Activity Products Lineup in Nick's press release below.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS IN ACTIVITY CATEGORY AT THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR 2014 IN NEW YORK CITY

New Product Lines from Cra-Z-Art, International Playthings and NSI

NEW YORK – Feb. 19, 2014 - Nickelodeon is introducing an array of exciting new activity products featuring the network's hit properties SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, Peter Rabbit and Bubble Guppies at this week's American International Toy Fair in New York City. Available this fall, the lineup includes an assortment of dough makers and shakers, magnetic playsets and Nickelodeon’s popular GAK.

"Kids of all ages enjoy tactile, creative play, and our new activity products with Cra-Z-Art, International Playthings and NSI are sure to provide unique experiences," said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President, Global Toys and Publishing, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "These new products will allow kids to take imaginative play and their creativity to a new level by bringing characters from their favorite shows right into their hands."

2014 Activity Products Lineup Includes:

Cra-Z-Art:

* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Totally Awesome Turtle Figure Maker - Create your own favorite ninja characters. Mold n' make 12 different Turtles. Includes everything needed for action-packed character making fun. $12.99, ages 3+, available this fall.

* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shaker Maker - Mix, mold and paint your own Turtle figures. It's simple and easy to do – just mux, shake and pour into molds. Then let dry and paint the figures – no heat required. $12.99, ages 5+, available this fall.

International Playthings:

Imaginetics Magnetic Playsets for SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer and Bubble Guppies: Each playset features a board and magnetic board with 2 dimensional character-based magnets based on the hit property. Small Imaginetics sets: $6 SRP - large Imaginetics sets: $9 SRP, ages 3+

NSI:

Nickelodeon Galactic Gak is totally spacey, super stretchy and all-over glittery gacktastic. The new Super Stretch formula stretches FARTHER and FASTER. Comes in 3 great Galactic colors in wacky out-of-this-world containers: Nickelodeon Galactic Gak Atom, Nickelodeon Galactic Gak Shooting Star and Nickelodeon Galactic Gak Atom Satellite $5.99 each SRP, ages 4+

About Cra-Z-Art

CRA-Z-ART® founded by Lawrence Rosen in 2008, is the fastest growing arts, craft and toy company in America focused on bringing excitement and innovation to both the toy and school supply market. CRA-Z-ART® is a prime manufacturer based in Randolph, New Jersey with factories in the USA and China.

About International Playthings LLC

Since its inception in 1967, International Playthings LLC has excelled in the delivery of innovative and entertaining products with integrity, superior play value and child developmental qualities to consumers. Over the course of its 45-year existence, International Playthings LLC has grown to become one of the largest and most respected suppliers of quality products to North America.

A subsidiary of Epoch Company Ltd., affiliate company International Playthings LLC offers a comprehensive range of proprietary and distributed brands comprising a wide variety of award winning play things including games, infant toys, preschool toys, dolls, educational toys and activity toys. Additional information on International Playthings LLC, its brands and individual products can be found at www.intplay.com.

About NSI International

NSI International is a global marketer and manufacturer of innovative toys and children's products under such established brands as Nickelodeon, Smithsonian, and Oglo. They are headquartered in New York City. www.nsi-int.com.

© 2014 NSI International, Inc. and NSI International Products (HK) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B). http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

Media Contacts:

Nickelodeon:
Tori Fernandes
[...]

Cra-Z-Art:
Lawrence Rosen
[...]

International Playthings:
Michelle Winfrey
[...]

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Get Ready: Nickelodeon Gak is Back! Nickelodeon Floam Comes Home! NSI International & Nickelodeon Unveil Reformulated Floam & Gak To A New Generation

Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release from PR Newswire:
Get Ready Kids: Gak™ is Back! Floam® Comes Home!

NSI International and Nickelodeon Introduce Reformulated Floam and Gak to a New Generation of Kids

Innovative Reusable Compounds Encourage Endless Playtime Entertainment, Right at Your Fingertips!

NEW YORK, March 26, 2012 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- NSI International and Nickelodeon today announced the launch of all-new Floam and Gak products. For kids growing up in the 1990's, Nickelodeon's Floam and Gak were two of the most popular playtime staples, beloved for their uncanny ability to entertain kids for hours on end. Available in stores now, Nickelodeon's Floam and Gak are back...and they're better than ever!

Completely reformulated to make playtime and cleanup a cinch for a new generation of families, Nickelodeon Floam and Gak are two unique reusable compounds,each designed to encourage creative expression and open-ended play. Perfect for both girls and boys ages 6+, new Nickelodeon Floam is a texturized molding compound; new Nickelodeon Gak is stretchy and squishy collectible goo.

"Nickelodeon's Floam and Gak were a phenomenon with kids in the 1990's and we are thrilled to reintroduce these toys to a whole new generation of kids," said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President, Global Toys and Consumer Electronics, Nickelodeon. "Kids of all ages enjoy tactile, creative play and Floam and Gak provide imaginative and unique play experiences."

Today's Floam and Gak formulas have been completely revamped with new ingredients and new manufacturing technologies to make playtime more enjoyable and less messy than ever before. The results: hours of stress-free playtime that lets kids' imaginations run wild.

"Our new formulas have been redesigned to better meet the needs of both parents and kids, so the Floam and Gak experience can be enjoyed by the entire family," said Frank Landi, President, NSI International.

Both Floam and Gak are available in an assortment of eye-catching colors, are non-toxic and non-staining. Just one squeeze of these playtime compounds and kids will definitely be hooked!

Floam

Kids can mold, fold and roll new Floam into any creation! The possibilities are endless – Floam can be used to create free-form sculptures or molded onto common household items such as flowerpots or picture frames to transform them into colorful Floam masterpieces.

Available in Rockin' Red, Blazin' Blue, Electric Yellow, Glimmer Green, Posh Pink and Purple Power, Nickelodeon Floam can be squeezed, squashed and molded for hours of sculpting play. The innovative formula will keep kids engaged and allow them to create sculptures and finished projects they can be proud of.

When playtime is over, Floam can be squished back into its airtight container for reuse or kids can let their creations harden overnight so they can be kept forever as a work of art.

To play with Floam for the first time, simply remove the compound from its package and knead, stretch and fold it until it's soft, flexible and mixed well (for a few minutes). Floam will not stain; however, prepping a brand new package of Floam on a clean, dry surface and away from carpeting, fabrics and hair is recommended.

Suggested retail price: $5.99 each.

Gak

Once kids pick up Gak, they won't want to put it down! This squishy, rubbery compound can be stretched, squeezed, twisted, and more – Gak provides hours of silly amusement for kids, thanks to its unusual texture and elasticity, as well as its unique ability to be blown into giant Gak bubbles and make wacky Gak sounds.

Gak comes in an iconic splat-shaped, airtight container and is available in Rebel Red, You Blue It, Yakkity Yellow, Goo Green, Tickled Pink and Purple Panic. Once playtime is over, put Gak back into its container to keep it fresh.

Suggested retail price: $5.99 each.

Nickelodeon Floam and Gak are phthalate-, latex- and BPA-free. All products are available nationwide at Target, Toys 'R Us, www.toysrus.com, A.C. Moore, Bed Bath and Beyond and Walgreens. For more information on Floam and Gak, please visit www.floam.com and www.gak-is-back.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About NSI International

NSI International is a global marketer and manufacturer of innovative toys and children's products under such established brands as Nickelodeon, Smithsonian, and Oglo. They are headquartered in New York City. www.nsi-int.com.

© 2012 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

© 2012 NSI International, Inc. and NSI International Products (HK) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

© Floam is a registered trademark. Used under License.

SOURCE NSI International

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As well as ordinary Nickelodeon GAK, Nickelodeon and toy company Mattel also produced various GAK spin-off's, including 'Gak-in-the-Dark', 'Solar Gak', 'Smell My Gak' (scents varied from pickles, flowers, vanilla ice cream, sunscreen, hot dog, pepperoni pizza, and baby powder), and various Gak Activity Sets, including 'Gak Pak', 'Gak Vac', 'Magnetic Gak', 'Gak Inflator', 'Gak Copier', and 'Gakoids'. Later, Nickelodeon and Mattel produced 'Floam' (originally called "bubble-gak") and 'Smud', 'Sqand' ("Magic sand"), and 'Zzand'.