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Master Replicas to launch licensed Action Figures from Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, and other iconic titles
Post Date
March,
19
2024
Heathside Ltd. has closed a licensing agreement with ITV Studios to launch 3.75” action figures for Space 1999, UFO, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90. The production will launch in Spring 2024 through selected retail partners as well as direct to consumers through MasterReplicas.com globally.
Darren Epstein from Heathside commented ‘'Again we are adding some core fan favourite IP to our increasing portfolio of properties, the huge global fanbase for this license will mean we will be able to bring some really nice content to fans worldwide. Product should be available from June 2024.’’
Jurian van der Meer, EVP of Brand Licensing at ITV Studios added, “ITV Studios is proud to have such iconic British brands in its portfolio. Shows like Thunderbirds helped shape the history of British television and have a very loyal fanbase worldwide. These new action figures will come just in time to celebrate Thunderbirds’ 60th anniversary in 2025”.
About Heathside Ltd
Heathside Ltd is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of Pop Culture Consumer Products based in the United Kingdom, offering ranges of product to customers globally on various formats. Relaunching MasterReplicas.com will enhance the ability to target a direct to consumer customer going forward. Heathside and its Khadou brand work and acquire IP for development of product across, TV, Manga, Anime, Film, Gaming and associated entertainment platforms.
About ITV Studios
ITV Studios is a creator, producer, and distributor of world-leading programmes that people can’t get enough of. We connect millions of people every day and shape and reflect the world they live in, we are More Than TV.
Its Brand & Licensing department is responsible for all global commercial activities, including sponsorship, brand licensing, consumer products, gaming, and live events. It represents a diverse portfolio, including scripted and non-scripted content, game shows, and kids' titles, which offers a wide range of commercial opportunities. Brands include The Voice, Hell's Kitchen, Love Island, I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, The Chase, Coronation Street, Schitt’s Creek, The Last Unicorn, Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, The Prisoner, and more.
ITV Studios is the Licensor of the Anderson IPs, which include Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, and others, produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.
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Darren Epstein from Heathside commented ‘'Again we are adding some core fan favourite IP to our increasing portfolio of properties, the huge global fanbase for this license will mean we will be able to bring some really nice content to fans worldwide. Product should be available from June 2024.’’
Jurian van der Meer, EVP of Brand Licensing at ITV Studios added, “ITV Studios is proud to have such iconic British brands in its portfolio. Shows like Thunderbirds helped shape the history of British television and have a very loyal fanbase worldwide. These new action figures will come just in time to celebrate Thunderbirds’ 60th anniversary in 2025”.
About Heathside Ltd
Heathside Ltd is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of Pop Culture Consumer Products based in the United Kingdom, offering ranges of product to customers globally on various formats. Relaunching MasterReplicas.com will enhance the ability to target a direct to consumer customer going forward. Heathside and its Khadou brand work and acquire IP for development of product across, TV, Manga, Anime, Film, Gaming and associated entertainment platforms.
About ITV Studios
ITV Studios is a creator, producer, and distributor of world-leading programmes that people can’t get enough of. We connect millions of people every day and shape and reflect the world they live in, we are More Than TV.
Its Brand & Licensing department is responsible for all global commercial activities, including sponsorship, brand licensing, consumer products, gaming, and live events. It represents a diverse portfolio, including scripted and non-scripted content, game shows, and kids' titles, which offers a wide range of commercial opportunities. Brands include The Voice, Hell's Kitchen, Love Island, I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, The Chase, Coronation Street, Schitt’s Creek, The Last Unicorn, Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, The Prisoner, and more.
ITV Studios is the Licensor of the Anderson IPs, which include Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, and others, produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.
Legal line: © 2024 ITC