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Jazwares is a Florida-based toy company that was founded in 1997. They currently hold the licensing rights to the Pokemon toy line for North America.
{{Company Infobox
| name = Jazwares, LLC
| logo = Jazwares logo.png
| logo_size = 200px
| caption = Jazwares's logo, used since 2020
| founded = 1997
| headquarters = Sunrise, Florida
| type = {{wp|Privately held company|Private}}
| subsidiaries = Wicked Cool Toys<br>Kellytoy
| industry = Toys and games
| links = <nowiki />
* [https://jazwares.com/ jazwares.com]
}}
 
'''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 October 2023, Jazwares' Pokémon Squishmallows received the 2023 Collectable Toy of the Year award from the Toy Association.<ref name=":0" />
 
==Products==
Some examples of [[Pokémon merchandise]] that Jazwares manufactures includes:
* Tumbler cups (1998-1999)
* Plush toys (including [[Squishmallows]])
* [[Battle Figures (Jazwares)|Battle Figures]]
* [[Deluxe Feature Figures]]
* [[Epic Battle Figures]]
* [[Pokémon Select|Pokémon Select Figures & Environments]]
* [[Pokémon Select Trainer Team Series Figures]]
* [[Pokémon Surprise Attack Game]]
[[File:Jazwares World Of Action Figures.jpg|thumb|Some of Jazwares Pokémon Battle Figures]]
 
== Key People ==
 
* Laura Zebersky (President)<ref>[https://toybook.com/jazwares-names-laura-zebersky-president-amid-wave-of-executive-promotions/ Jazwares Names Laura Zebersky President Amid Wave of Executive Promotions]</ref>
* [[wp:Jeremy_Padawer|Jeremy Padawer (Chief Brand Officer)]]<ref>[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jazwares-names-jeremy-padawer-chief-brand-officer-301455127.html JAZWARES NAMES JEREMY PADAWER CHIEF BRAND OFFICER]</ref>
* 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)
 
== Jazwares Product Examples ==
<gallery>
File:Jazwares - Pikachu Deluxe Collector Figure.png|Deluxe Collector Figure
File:Jazwares - Pikachu Squishmallow Plush.png|Pokémon Squishmallows
File:Jazwares Charizard Collector.png|Select Trainer Team Series Figure
File:Jazwares Surprise Attack Game.png|Pokémon Surprise Attack Game
File:Jazwares 18 Sleeping Teddiursa.png|Sleeping Plush
</gallery>
 
==External links==
* [https://jazwares.com/ Official website]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazwares Jazwares on Wikipedia]
 
==References==
<references/>
 
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 12 September 2024

Jazwares, LLC
Jazwares logo.png
Jazwares's logo, used since 2020
Founded 1997
Headquarters Sunrise, Florida
Type Private
Subsidiaries Wicked Cool Toys
Kellytoy
Industry Toys and games
Website

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:

Some of Jazwares Pokémon Battle Figures

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)

Jazwares Product Examples

  • Deluxe Collector Figure

    Deluxe Collector Figure

  • Pokémon Squishmallows

    Pokémon Squishmallows

  • Select Trainer Team Series Figure

    Select Trainer Team Series Figure

  • Pokémon Surprise Attack Game

    Pokémon Surprise Attack Game

  • Sleeping Plush

    Sleeping Plush

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 WCT Is Acquired by Jazwares | Baird
  2. ↑ The Pokémon Company International Names Wicked Cool Toys as Master Toy Licensee | Business Wire
  3. ↑ Jazwares acquires Kellytoy - aNb Media, Inc.
  4. ↑ Squishmallows on Twitter: "Hey @Pokemon! Wanna meet up @Comic_Con? #SquishmallowsxPokemon #SDCC #Squishmallows"
  5. ↑ Jazwares Names Laura Zebersky President Amid Wave of Executive Promotions
  6. ↑ JAZWARES NAMES JEREMY PADAWER CHIEF BRAND OFFICER


Pokémon toys
Takara Tomy: Monster Collection • Pokémon mate • Grabber Ball • Deluxe Trainers • Zukan figures • Super Ball
Gacha sets • Diamond and Pearl Plush Collection • Diamond and Pearl Choro-Qs • Pokémon Egg Plushes • PitaPoké
Pokémon Z-Ring
Bandai: Poké Plamodel Collection • Pokémon Kids • Pokémon Scale World • Bandai Friends • Pocket Monsters Carddass
Pokémon Model Kit • Pokémon Model Kit Quick!! • Pokémon Model Kit Big
Hasbro: Battle Figures • Battle Trainer • Poké-Packs • Poké Ball Blaster • Deluxe Trainers • Grabber Ball
Combat Figures • Plush figures • Bean-filled plush figures • Electronic figures • Power Bouncer • V-Trainer
Quick-Change Poké Ball • Pull Backs! • Electronic Pokédex • Electronic Poké Ball • THINKChip • Plush clip-on
TPCi: Pokémon House • Poké Doll • Kuttari Cutie • Pokémon Gallery Figures
Jakks Pacific: Action Figures • Battle Dome Playset • Diamond and Pearl Electronic Talking Pokédex • Diamond and Pearl vehicles
Fossil Regeneration Station • Reversible Poké Ball plush • Sinnoh Region Playset • Unova Electronic Pokédex
Pokémon TV Games (canceled)
Jazwares: Battle Figures • Deluxe Feature Figures • Pokémon Select • Pokémon Surprise Attack Game • Squishmallows
Other: Deluxe Pokédex • Mighty Beanz Pokémon: Advanced • Build-A-Bear • Build 'n Battle • Play by Play plush figures
Mini-Skateboard • Mini-Snowboard • Pokémon Keychain • Pokémotion • Electronic Yo-Yo • Backpack Pal
Applause Inc. plush toys • Cyclone 2 • Pokémon Nanoblocks • Ionix Pokémon • Mega Construx Pokémon
Toy Factory plush toys • Pocket Monsters Gigantic Series NEO • Pokémon Quest Vinyl Figures


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