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06/09/2017 07:06

RNS Number : 9105P
Character Group PLC
06 September 2017
The Character Group plc
("Character" or the "Group")
Designers, developers and international distributors of toys, games and giftware
Character gains rights for Pokmon 
Agreement with Wicked Cool Toys will see new toys in the market by mid-2018
LONDON: WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Board is pleased to announce that Character Options Limited (the Group's principal trading subsidiary) has been appointed the master toy distributor in United Kingdom and Ireland for the globally popular Pokmon brand. 
The agreement between Character and the global master toy licensee, Wicked Cool Toys based in USA, will see action figures, playsets, plush, role play and other toys based on the hit Pokmon animated series, join Character's portfolio from summer 2018.
Jon Diver, Joint MD at Character Group commented:
"We are thrilled to be adding such an iconic and powerhouse property as Pokmon to Character's product line up. Toys are a major part of the Pokmon brand and bring a tangible dimension to fun for kids. 
"The partnership with Wicked Cool Toys spells exciting times ahead and gives Character a tremendous opportunity to add further breadth and depth to our product range; we cannot wait to get started."
Michael Rinzler, co-president from Wicked Cool Toys added:
"Pokmon is one of the most beloved entertainment properties in the world, and Wicked Cool Toys is thrilled to become part of that legacy. We can't wait to deliver innovative and fun toys that embody the joy of Pokmon to kids and the brand's millions of passionate fans around the world. Working with partners such as Character is an important part of that strategy. With them, we know we have found the ideal distribution and marketing channel for the United Kingdom and Ireland."
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The Character Group plc
Jon Diver, Joint Managing Director 
Kiran Shah, Joint Managing Director 
Mark Dowding, Group Finance Director
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The Character Group plc
FTSE sector: leisure: FTSE AIM All-share:symbol: CCT.L: Market cap: 100.54m
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