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Apr 9, 2010 0

Planeta Junior signs with Perletti S.p.A.

Planeta Junior has signed a license agreement with Perletti S.p.A. for the property Puppy in my Pocket, brand of the Gruppo Preziosi.

It will be launched from next Christmas, just after the cartoon programming on Mediaset, the new line of umbrellas, rain coats and rubber boots with the images of the characters of the TV series. The collection will feature soft and delicate colors as the puppies and soft charms characterize all products to entertain children even in the rain.

Perletti is also licensee of the brands Ape Maia and CowParade, properties included in the portfolio Planeta Junior.

Mar 31, 2010 0

Planeta Junior Italy Signs Apunis to Produce Children’s Products

Planeta Junior has signed Apunis to manufacture children’s clothing accessories based on it’s children’s TV show, Kikoriki. The cartoon series began in Russia in 2005, and has since been seen in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece and Cyprus.

Apunis already creates licensed products for other Planeta Junior properties, including Maya the Bee, Pippi Longstocking, and Heidi. The new Kikoriki children’s products will include hats, scarves and gloves, as well as bathrobes for babies.

Additionally, Co & Co will produce bed spreads and other bed linens for the brand, while Modecor Group will produce pastries decorated with images from the show.

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