Tag: Pikachu

  • Mattel renews licensing agreement with Pokémon

    Mattel renews licensing agreement with Pokémon

    Mumbai: Mattel has renewed its licensing partnership with The Pokemon Company International in the building sets category. Through the agreement, Mattel will continue to produce Pokemon toys and building sets under its Mega property.

    As a partner to The Pokemon Company International and by way of its Mega brand, Mattel has over the years produced buildable characters, playsets, building blocks and sets featuring some of the most popular Pokemon in the beloved entertainment franchise, such as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gyarados, and Eevee. Following a strong response from consumers, the continued partnership between Mattel and The Pokémon Company International means they can create new Mega products for Pokémon fans for years to come.

    “The Pokemon Company International has built an incredible franchise for more than 25 years. We are proud to continue creating amazing products that allow fans to build and experience everything they love about Pokémon,” said Mattel senior vice president of entertainment partnerships Nick Karamanos.

    “Mattel continues to be an ideal partner in helping us deliver fun and innovative ways for fans to engage with Pokemon through construction play. Toys play an integral role in the Pokemon brand’s goal of bringing the joy of the brand to all types of Trainers, and we look forward to our renewed collaboration in supporting this mission,” said The Pokémon Company International senior director of licensing and promotions Amy Sachtleben.

  • Pokemon Kids TV announces live-action CGI video series

    Pokemon Kids TV announces live-action CGI video series

    Mumbai: Pokémon Kids TV, an official Pokémon YouTube learning channel is celebrating its first anniversary with a series of live-action CGI videos titled “Pokémon Sweets Paradise.” The series, produced in association with Chinese video creator team Cat’s Kitchen, depicts the warm, day-to-day life of a man who lives with Pokémon, and tries his hand at making new sweets every other day.

    “Pokémon Sweets Paradise” comprises three episodes, releasing in March, April, and May. The first episode premiered on 15 March.

    Following the popularity in China, the series is scheduled to be localised in English and made available on the Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel. Hindi, Thai and Indonesian subtitles will also be used to attract more kids and parents from different regions.

    In addition to the subtitles, the channel intends to further localise the show with songs in different languages such as Hindi, Thai, and Indonesian. Last month, it released the “Pi-Pi-Pi-Pi-Pikachu” song as part of the pilot project.

    Cat’s Kitchen is a famous video creator team from China that focuses on food as the theme. Starting out in 2013, it garnered more than 60 million followers and 78 billion video views in China. As part of the anniversary celebration, Pokémon Kids TV will also be highlighting its growing popularity among kids all over the world. 

    The channel has surpassed two million subscribers, gaining over 60 million total views within a year, said the statement.