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4Kids Ent. to celebrate 25th anniversary of Cabbage Patch Kids
 
Indiantelevision.com Team
(20 June 2007 12:00 pm)
 

MUMBAI: 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. along with property owner Original Appalachian Artworks Inc. (OAA) and Master Toy Licensee, Play Along, a division of Jakks Pacific, are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

To gear up for the celebration in 2008, 4Kids Entertainment -- the licensing and marketing agent behind the Cabbage Patch Kids (as well as the company behind such sensations as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!) -- is embarking on a number of major marketing and promotional initiatives to help further fuel the frenzy and continue to attract a whole new generation of youngsters and their parents.

"We are very excited to celebrate 25 years of the Cabbage Patch Kids with an A-list roster of licensing, promotional and retail partners, who will help us usher in another successful 25 years for the brand," said 4Kids Entertainment chairman and CEO Al Kahn. "For over two decades, Cabbage Patch Kids has stood as one of the most nationally recognized toy brands. We look forward to toasting the property's success with a licensing program that reflects the wholesome charm of the Cabbage Patch Kids whom we know and love."

Getting the Patch party started is Carvel Ice Cream. Celebration Foods and the Carvel brand have teamed up with the Cabbage Patch Kids and Play Along for the year-long 25th birthday celebration, states an official release.

Launching this spring and continuing through fall 2008, Play Along will introduce exclusive celebration-themed merchandise. Year-long cross promotions will include TV/Print ads, online promos and in-pack sweepstakes, states an official release.

In addition, the Cabbage Patch Kids will add "television star" to their growing résumé when the 'Kids star in a new Geico television spot, scheduled to begin airing this summer.

As the Holiday 2007 season draws near, the birthday celebration will continue through a partnership with home shopping network QVC, the official venue of the 25th anniversary, which will feature exclusive merchandise created by Play Along and special events.
Additionally, 4Kids Entertainment is expected to announce details later this year of a national QSR promotion taking place in spring 2008 with a fast food chain.

Amidst a host of other initiatives for the brand, Brandissimo! - the Emmy nominated family entertainment company known for building connections between brands and young consumers through story, character and play - is expected to release a new set of videos and books designed to capture and celebrate the connection between Cabbage Patch Kids and young children.

 
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