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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>[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>
 
==Products==
Some examples of [[Pokémon merchandise]] that Jazwares manufactures include:
* Plush toys (including [[Squishmallows]])
* [[Battle Figures (Jazwares)|Battle Figures]]
* [[Deluxe Feature Figures]]
* [[Pokémon Select]]
* [[Pokémon Surprise Attack Game]]
 
==External links==
* [https://jazwares.com/ Official website]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazwares Jazwares on Wikipedia]
 
==References==
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Revision as of 04:15, 1 June 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]

Products

Some examples of Pokémon merchandise that Jazwares manufactures include:

External links

References


Pokémon toys
Takara Tomy: Monster CollectionPokémon mateGrabber BallDeluxe TrainersZukan figuresSuper Ball
Gacha setsDiamond and Pearl Plush CollectionDiamond and Pearl Choro-QsPokémon Egg PlushesPitaPoké
Pokémon Z-Ring
Bandai: Poké Plamodel CollectionPokémon KidsPokémon Scale WorldBandai FriendsPocket Monsters Carddass
Pokémon Model KitPokémon Model Kit Quick!!Pokémon Model Kit Big
Hasbro: Battle FiguresBattle TrainerPoké-PacksPoké Ball BlasterDeluxe TrainersGrabber Ball
Combat FiguresPlush figuresBean-filled plush figuresElectronic figuresPower BouncerV-Trainer
Quick-Change Poké BallPull Backs!Electronic PokédexElectronic Poké BallTHINKChipPlush clip-on
TPCi: Pokémon HousePoké DollKuttari CutiePokémon Gallery Figures
Jakks Pacific: Action FiguresBattle Dome PlaysetDiamond and Pearl Electronic Talking PokédexDiamond and Pearl vehicles
Fossil Regeneration StationReversible Poké Ball plushSinnoh Region PlaysetUnova Electronic Pokédex
Pokémon TV Games (canceled)
Jazwares: Battle FiguresDeluxe Feature FiguresPokémon SelectPokémon Surprise Attack GameSquishmallows
Other: Deluxe PokédexMighty Beanz Pokémon: AdvancedBuild-A-BearBuild 'n BattlePlay by Play plush figures
Mini-SkateboardMini-SnowboardPokémon KeychainPokémotionElectronic Yo-YoBackpack Pal
Applause Inc. plush toysCyclone 2Pokémon NanoblocksIonix PokémonMega Construx Pokémon
Toy Factory plush toysPocket Monsters Gigantic Series NEOPokémon Quest Vinyl Figures


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