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'''Jazwares''' is an {{wp|United States|American}} toy company based in {{wp|Sunrise, Florida}}. It is the current license holder for the [[Pokémon]] brand after it acquired Wicked Cool Toys in 2019,<ref>[https://www.rwbaird.com/transactions/investment-banking/dealcard/5442/ WCT Is Acquired by Jazwares | Baird]</ref> which had received the license to produce and market Pokémon merchandise in all regions excluding Asia starting in 2017.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170508005264/en/The-Pok%C3%A9mon-Company-International-Names-Wicked-Cool-Toys-as-Master-Toy-Licensee The Pokémon Company International Names Wicked Cool Toys as Master Toy Licensee | Business Wire]</ref> | '''Jazwares''' is an {{wp|United States|American}} toy company based in {{wp|Sunrise, Florida}}. It is the current license holder for the [[Pokémon]] brand after it acquired Wicked Cool Toys in 2019,<ref name=":0">[https://www.rwbaird.com/transactions/investment-banking/dealcard/5442/ WCT Is Acquired by Jazwares | Baird]</ref> which had received the license to produce and market Pokémon merchandise in all regions excluding Asia starting in 2017.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170508005264/en/The-Pok%C3%A9mon-Company-International-Names-Wicked-Cool-Toys-as-Master-Toy-Licensee The Pokémon Company International Names Wicked Cool Toys as Master Toy Licensee | Business Wire]</ref> | ||
In April 2020, Jazwares acquired Kelly Toys Holdings, LLC.<ref>[https://www.anbmedia.com/news/2020/04/jazwares-acquires-kellytoy/ Jazwares acquires Kellytoy - aNb Media, Inc.]</ref> This acquisition would result in Pokémon-themed variations of their hugely successful [[Squishmallows]] line, with the collaboration first being announced at San Diego Comic Con 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/squishmallows/status/1549786164277698562 Squishmallows on Twitter: "''Hey @Pokemon! Wanna meet up @Comic_Con? #SquishmallowsxPokemon #SDCC #Squishmallows''"]</ref> | In April 2020, Jazwares acquired Kelly Toys Holdings, LLC.<ref>[https://www.anbmedia.com/news/2020/04/jazwares-acquires-kellytoy/ Jazwares acquires Kellytoy - aNb Media, Inc.]</ref> This acquisition would result in Pokémon-themed variations of their hugely successful [[Squishmallows]] line, with the collaboration first being announced at San Diego Comic Con 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/squishmallows/status/1549786164277698562 Squishmallows on Twitter: "''Hey @Pokemon! Wanna meet up @Comic_Con? #SquishmallowsxPokemon #SDCC #Squishmallows''"]</ref> | ||
In October 2023, Jazwares' Pokémon Squishmallows received the 2023 Collectable Toy of the Year award from the Toy Association.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==Products== | ==Products== | ||
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* Niall Westerfield (Toy Designer) | * Niall Westerfield (Toy Designer) | ||
* Molly Womack (Toy Designer) | * Molly Womack (Toy Designer) | ||
== Product Examples == | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 20:31, 23 June 2024
| Jazwares, LLC | ||||
 Jazwares's logo, used since 2020 | ||||
| Founded | 1997 | |||
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| Headquarters | Sunrise, Florida | |||
| Type | Private | |||
| Subsidiaries | Wicked Cool Toys Kellytoy | |||
| Industry | Toys and games | |||
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Jazwares is an American toy company based in Sunrise, Florida. It is the current license holder for the Pokémon brand after it acquired Wicked Cool Toys in 2019,[1] which had received the license to produce and market Pokémon merchandise in all regions excluding Asia starting in 2017.[2]
In April 2020, Jazwares acquired Kelly Toys Holdings, LLC.[3] This acquisition would result in Pokémon-themed variations of their hugely successful Squishmallows line, with the collaboration first being announced at San Diego Comic Con 2022.[4]
In October 2023, Jazwares' Pokémon Squishmallows received the 2023 Collectable Toy of the Year award from the Toy Association.[1]
Products
Some examples of Pokémon merchandise that Jazwares manufactures includes:
- Plush toys (including Squishmallows)
- Battle Figures
- Deluxe Feature Figures
- Epic Battle Figures
- Pokémon Select Figures & Environments
- Pokémon Select Trainer Team Series Figures
- Pokémon Surprise Attack Game
Key People
- Laura Zebersky (President)[5]
- Jeremy Padawer (Chief Brand Officer)[6]
- Gerhard Runken (Senior Vice President of Brand)
- Jamie Sikorski (Vice President of Brand)
- Aaron Margolin (Senior Brand Manager)
- Patrick Wen (Toy Designer)
- Paul Suteu (Toy Designer)
- Alaïa Orlick (Toy Designer)
- Charlotte Hitz (Toy Designer
- Andie Munroe (Toy Designer)
- Scott Wilger (Toy Designer)
- Niall Westerfield (Toy Designer)
- Molly Womack (Toy Designer)
Product Examples
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WCT Is Acquired by Jazwares | Baird
- ↑ The Pokémon Company International Names Wicked Cool Toys as Master Toy Licensee | Business Wire
- ↑ Jazwares acquires Kellytoy - aNb Media, Inc.
- ↑ Squishmallows on Twitter: "Hey @Pokemon! Wanna meet up @Comic_Con? #SquishmallowsxPokemon #SDCC #Squishmallows"
- ↑ Jazwares Names Laura Zebersky President Amid Wave of Executive Promotions
- ↑ JAZWARES NAMES JEREMY PADAWER CHIEF BRAND OFFICER
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