Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Funko Unveils New SpongeBob SquarePants Figures | London Toy Fair 2019

As part of their 2019 London Toy Fair Reveals, Funko has unveiled some of their upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants - including a Pop! SpongeBob wearing his famous Band Geeks outfit! SWEET VICTORY, YEAH!

Check out the news below, via the official Funko blog!:

Pop! Animation: SpongeBob SquarePants

“Are ‘ya ready, kids? Aye, aye captain! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants!”


Bring some Bikini Bottom whimsy and charm to your ​writing implements with Funko's brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants pen toppers!

Bring home SpongeBob, ​his best friend Patrick, his coworker Squidward and his boss Mr. Krabs. And if you're lucky Mr. Krabs might be willing to
share his secret formula for Krabby Patties!

Patrick might not always be the brightest bulb in the fish tank but you’ll never find a more loyal or warm-hearted friend. This Pop! Patrick Star wearing his classic board shorts is wielding a hammer and is sporting some unusual headgear. The normally surly Squidward Tentacles leaps and prances with joy as a Pop! ballerina. And Pop! SpongeBob has manifested a rainbow, surprising absolutely no one ​given his cheerful disposition.


Please Note: Final images coming soon.

Look for exclusives!

At Hot Topic find SpongeBob in band outfit!


Please Note: Final images coming soon.

At Target look for 10" SpongeBob!


Coming soon!

Visit https://linktr.ee/funko._pop for pre-order details!



As part of their 2019 London Toy Fair Reveals, Funko also unveiled Pop! TV: Bewitched and Dragon Ball Z! Pop! Animation vinyl figures!

Funko UK will be exhibiting their latest goodies at the 2019 London Toy Fair (stand E130), taking place between Tuesday 22nd - Thursday 24th January 2019 at Olympia London in Kensington. Visit https://www.toyfair.co.uk for more information about this year's show.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

'Rise of the TMNT', 'PAW Patrol', 'Peppa Pig' and 'Massive Monster Mayhem' Named in 2019 Toy Fair’s Hero Toys List | Toy Fair 2019

Official British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) Press Release:

TOY FAIR’S HERO TOYS REVEALED AT TOY FAIR 2019

The stand-out toys of the year announced at the UK’s largest dedicated toy, games and hobby show

(London, UK) 22 January, 2019 – Toy Fair’s Hero Toys, the 25 most exciting and creative toys launched at Toy Fair, were announced today by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) at Toy Fair 2019. Finalists this year include LEGO, Spin Master and Hasbro.


The Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Deluxe Ninja Attack Action Figures, £29.99 (Flair Leisure Products)

Toy Fair’s Hero Toys represent some of the most innovative products launching at this year’s annual toy, games and hobbies show, which opened today at Olympia London. The 25 toys that make up the Toy Fair’s Hero Toy finalists are potential bestsellers that will be officially released throughout 2019.


Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Construction Truck, £39.99 (Spin Master)

Decided by an independent panel of industry judges and the BTHA, the exciting list of toys features something for everyone – from action toys, board games, and tech toys, to the latest collectables, plush and STEM toys perfect for pre-school development.


Peppa Pig Stage Playset, £38.99 (Character Options)

“Toy Fair’s Hero Toys celebrates the most exciting and innovative products launched at Toy Fair,” commented Rebecca Deeming, Public Relations & Events Manager for the BTHA. “We’re delighted to bring the showcase back again, as one of the first opportunities to see what could be the year’s most sought-after toys.”


Massive Monster Mayhem Inflatable Bash Armour, £17.99 (Alpha Group)

“All entries are judged equally for their innovative qualities and are fantastic examples of the benefits children get from play. Any Toy Fair exhibiting company, big or small, can be in the running to be awarded a Hero Toy. To place as a finalist in the top 25 is a fantastic achievement and highlights the wealth of talent we have within the industry. Congratulations to all our winners!”

Toy Fair visitors can see the winning 25 Hero Toys on display outside the Press Office, on the Upper Level. The complete Toy Fair Hero List can be found below.

Toy Fair’s Hero Toys list in full:

COMPANY - PRODUCT - RRP - STAND NUMBER

Alpha Group - Massive Monster Mayhem Inflatable Bash Armour - £17.99 - B90
Bandai UK Ltd - Bananas Bunches 3 Pack Series 3 - £9.99 - Upper Level 600
Casdon - Tetley Tea Set £12.99 - E30
Character Options - Peppa Pig Stage Playset - £39.99 - E119
Clementoni - PET_BITS Interactive Collectable Robot - £19.99 - Upper Level 140
Flair Leisure Products PLC - The Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Deluxe Ninja Attack Action Figures - £14.99 - E39
Golden Bear - Everybody’s Best Friend Waffle the Wonder Dog! - £29.99 - E69
H Grossman Ltd - My First Light Up Trike - £49.99 - E49
Hasbro UK Ltd - NERF Rukkus ICS-8 Nerf N-Strike Elite - £19.99 - Gallery Suites
Interplay UK - Face Paintoos Wild Pack - £9.99 - G10
K’NEX - K’NEX Dragon Revenge Coaster - £49.99 - Upper Level 510
Kids@Play - Join the Force: Police Bike - £99.99 - Upper Level 180
LeapFrog Toys - Butterfly Counting Friend - £19.99 - Upper Level 500
Learning Resources - Artie 3000™ - £69.00 - D36
LEGO - THE LEGO® MOVIE 2™ 70820 LEGO Movie Maker - £44.99 - Olympia Room
Mookie Toys - Chimpy - £20.00 - E149
Orchard Toys - Magic Spelling - £12.75 - B12
Paul Lamond Games - The World of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny Board Game - £19.95 - E50
Playmobil UK (Ltd) - Tiny Paws Pet Hotel - £59.99 - Upper Level 210
Re:creation Ltd - ENGINO STEM Heroes Greenhouse - £79.99 - E125
Schleich - The Schleich Horse Club Rider Café - £39.99 - Upper Level 100
Spin Master - PAW Patrol Ultimate Rescue Construction Truck - £39.99 - E131
Tactic Games - Don’t Upset the Llama - £14.99 - F90
TOMY - Ritzy Rollerz Dance & Dazzle Spa - £34.99 - Upper Level 520
Vivid Toy Group - Ryan’s World Mystery Egg - £14.99 - B70

UK Toy Market Infographic


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The 2019 London Toy Fair takes place between Tuesday 22nd - Thursday 24th January 2019 at Olympia London in Kensington. Visit https://www.toyfair.co.uk for more information about this year's show.

H/T: Toy World Magazine; Additional source: i News.

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Viacom Names Paula Kaplan as Nickelodeon's New EVP of Talent

In a consolidation move, Viacom veteran Paula Kaplan, the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Talent and Development at Viacom Digital Studios (VDS), is expanding her role to now include overseeing talent for Nickelodeon.


Kaplan’s new title will be Executive Vice President of Talent and Development for Viacom Digital Studios and EVP of Talent for Nickelodeon. Kaplan will dually report to both Brian Robbins, president of Nickelodeon, and Kelly Day, president of Viacom Digital Studios.

Kaplan will continue to oversee talent and development at Viacom Digital Studios, while expanding her role to include oversight of Nickelodeon’s Talent Division–leading all talent relations across television, music programming and events, and overseeing casting for live-action and animation properties. She has been with Viacom Digital Studios since April 2018.

On the Nickelodeon side, Kaplan will be taking the reigns over from Shelly Sumpter Gillyard who exited as EVP, Talent, Music and Events.

“Paula is a creative leader who intuitively understands how to identify and cultivate breakthrough talent from, and for, all platforms,” Robbins said. “Her strong relationships with the creative community and experience across all areas of the business and all platforms will greatly contribute to the strength and influence of the Nick brand and its stars.”

This marks a return to Nickelodeon for Kaplan. From 1993 to 2014, Kaplan held numerous roles that included Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Live Events, Executive Vice President of Talent and General Manager (GM) for the West Coast; Senior Vice President (SVP) of Talent, and Vice President (VP) of Talent Relations at the kid-focused cable network. During her tenure she developed such young talent as stars like Ariana Grande (Victorious, Sam & Cat), Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger), Emma Roberts (Unfabulous) and Nick Cannon (All That, The Nick Cannon Show, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, HALO Awards, Vice President of TeenNick) all appeared on the network. She was also leading the network’s talent team in building stars in hit series, including iCarly, Drake & Josh, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Kaplan also oversaw production on Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards and launched Nick’s music footprint by spearheading a joint venture with Sony Music encompassing TV series (Victorious, Big Time Rush), albums and tours.

Kaplan’s role at Viacom Digital Studios, a position she assumed in April 2018, is to oversee the development and management of talent and production partnerships to build the VDS portfolio of original talent-centric IP.

“Paula knows exactly how to build talent and to engage young audiences on every platform,” Day said. “This evolution of her role at the company is a testament to the great work she has been doing at Viacom Digital Studios, and will position us well for the future by bringing the work of our talent teams closer together.”

The move also marks a reunion with Robbins. The two had worked together at the Viacom network long time ago, and Robbins in 2015 named her Chief Talent Officer and Head of Live Content for his AwesomenessTV venture. She is the latest former close associate that Robbins is bringing to his team at Nickelodeon.

As Chief Talent Officer and Head of Live Content for Awesomeness from 2015 to 2018, she led the company’s talent initiatives and casting strategies for film, series and new business opportunities. Kaplan was instrumental in the success of Awesomeness Film’s production of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before for Netflix, which became one of the streaming service’s most-viewed original film. Viacom acquired Awesomeness in July 2018.

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Sources: Variety, Deadline; Additional source: Broadcasting & Cable.
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Nickelodeon International Acquires Rights to 'Chop Chop Ninja' Animated Series

GoldBee has inked a new agreement with Nickelodeon International that will see Chop Chop Ninja, an adventure-comedy series from Montreal’s Sardine Productions and Gamerizon Studio, being added to the Nickelodeon lineup in territories across the globe!


Chop Chop Ninja follows a rookie named Iro and his three best friends at the Ninja Academy, where they practice the arts of fighting villains and mastering stillness, among other ninja disciplines.

Chop Chop Ninja (40 x 11-minute episodes plus 40 x 1.5-minute shorts) began airing in Southeast Asia on Nickelodeon networks and platforms back in November 2018. The series will roll out this quarter in a number of other territories, including Italy, the Middle East and Africa. The series is aimed towards kids aged between 6-to-12 years-old.

Below is the official show description for the series:

Iro, an exuberant young ninja, has one big dream: to become THE Chop Chop Ninja. There is no higher achievement for a ninja! Is he ready for it? Not even close. Does he want it? More than anyone. Will getting there be fun? Absolutely! Along with his three friends and classmates at the Academy, Jo, Neeko and Tetsuo, Iro protects his island home from a steady onslaught of treacherous and not so treacherous villains, and protects the mysterious Medallion from the clutches of Magic Master, in hopes of proving that he deserves the legendary title of CHOP CHOP NINJA.


Produced in Montreal by Sardine (ToonMarty) and Gamerizon Studio, the series was originally commissioned by Corus Entertainment and premiered in October 2018 on both its French and English Teletoon networks in Canada. Chop Chop Ninja is supported by the Bell Fund, the Canadian Media Fund, the Shaw Rocket Fund, the CPTC and SODEC.

Distributed by Spain’s GoldBee, the 2D-animated non-verbal slapstick shorts and have already been sold into more than 120 territories. The property was originally a mobile game with 10 different app iterations, and then the full series was jointly produced with interactive online game Chop Chop Ninja Academy.

Nickelodeon International previously acquired the pay-TV and non-exclusive Video on Demand (VOD) rights to the mobile-based, non-verbal animated comedy series for channels across the UK and continental Europe, Russia, Central Europe, Turkey, Israel, South East Asia and Africa in March 2016.

In a separate agreement that covers both linear pay-TV and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) rights, Talit Communications in Israel picked up Chop Chop Ninja to broadcast on its Junior channel.

Christophe Goldberger, GoldBee’s managing director, said: “The mobile-based property started as a popular series of ten app games. It has grown to now include non-verbal slapstick fillers, which have sold in over 120 territories, and two online games that are licensed together with the series. We are very happy to have Nickelodeon International and Talit Communications on board with this fun and light-hearted series.”

Ghislain Cyr, president of Sardine Productions and producer of Chop Chop Ninja, added: “It is with pride and joy that our latest series has been picked up by Nickelodeon and Talit Communications. We could not ask for better partners to take the Chop Chop Ninjas to the homes of our international audience.”

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Sources: TVKIDS, Kidscreen.
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Can Henry Danger Save the Internet? Trilogy Recap | SPOILERS ALERT! 🖥️ | Nickelodeon

Can Henry Danger Save the Internet? Trilogy Recap | SPOILERS ALERT! 🖥️ | Nickelodeon



Henry (Jace Norman) and Ray (Cooper Barnes) had their most epic adventure yet saving the Internet from TwitFlash creator Rick Twitler (David Blue) and his computer virus. We’ll take you through all the twists and turns to the unbelievable conclusion! What was your favorite part of the three-part television event? Let me know in the comments below! Catch the Power Packed Encore of the Henry Danger 3-Part Television Event, featuring bonus extras, Wednesday January 23rd at 7:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!

Henry Loses His Powers FOREVER! + Bonus Scene 😲 Henry Danger | Nick



Henry (Jace Norman) saved the world from the computer virus – but lost his powers forever! In this scene, Henry discovers for sure that his powers are gone. But even without powers, he’s still game to save the day. Plus, check out these other scenes from the epic 3-Part Television Event! Catch the "A New Hero: Power Packed Encore" of the Henry Danger 3-Part Television Event, Wednesday January 23rd on Nick!

❗EMOJI POLL ❗Who are you the most like: Henry 💛 Charlotte 💜 Captain Man 💙 Jasper 💚 Schwoz 🖤?

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Originally published: Monday, January 21, 2019.

Additional sources: Henry Danger Wiki, Anime Superhero Forum /@kanc (II).
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