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Delta Galil Signs Agreement for LittleMissMatched

Stone America Licensing has brokered a multiyear licensing agreement between Delta Galil and LittleMissMatch. LittleMissMatched will launch a fashion-forward collection of girls’ loungewear, sleepwear, and intimates to mid-tier, clubs, and specialty channels of distribution.

“Our mission at LittleMissMatched is to inspire creativity amongst tween girls,” says Andrew Arguiarro, VP of Licensing & Sales at LittleMissMatched. “Our new partnership with Delta Galil Industries will allow us to spread this message around the world through a collection of products that are both loved by tweens and approved by parents.”

LittleMissMatched continues to seek licensees in categories including  infant and children’s apparel, infant/baby gear, consumer electronics, paper party goods, health and beauty products, footwear, swimwear, eyewear, and jewelry/watches.

Tatty Teddy Headed to U.S.

Tatty Teddy is headed to North America with a licensing agreement between UK-based Carte Blanche Greeting, Ltd.’s brand Me to You and U.S. plush toy firm Douglas.

Douglas will produce and distribute the Me to You brand’s Tatty Teddy bears, targeting premium retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. In addition to everyday offerings, the Tatty Teddy collection will include products for key seasons, including Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day.

The deal was brokered by Stone America Licensing.

Raven Tree Press Gets Stinky

Stone America Licensing announced today that Raven Tree Press has been appointed exclusive publisher for StinkyKids traditional soft and hard cover story books as well as, electronic/digitized formats.

Raven Tree Press will be publishing the reprint of  StinkyKids and the Runaway Scissors, the first in a series of StinkyKids stories that is already being sold and a favorite with parents and kids.  The book will complement the current doll line created by licensee Madame Alexander that is now available at retail.  The Madame Alexander StinkyKids doll line has enjoyed tremendous success with retailers to include FAO Schwarz, Nordstrom, Amazon.com and Fat Brain Toys, just to name a few.

Raven Tree Press specializes in award–winning children’s picture books in English, Spanish, and Bilingual editions.

LittleMissMatched Appoints Stone America Exclusive Licensing Agent

Stone America Licensing has been appointed as the exclusive licensing agent by LittleMissMatched, a fashion and lifestyle brand that specializes in coordinating, yet mismatching, items and encourages consumers to express creativity and individuality through mixing and matching.

The company began selling mismatched socks in 2004 but has grown to include accessories, apparel, room décor, books, and baby products.

Stone America will offer manufacturers and retailers the opportunity to license school supplies, apparel accessories, health and beauty aides, room décor, gifts and novelties using LittleMissMatched’s colors, design, and patterns

TKO appoints Stone America as licensing agent

Stone America Licensing announced today it has been appointed as the exclusive licensing agent by Technical Knockout Inc. known as TKO, a world leader in fitness, strength and boxing equipment.

“TKO is one of the most  authentic and genuine fitness/ boxing brand in America.  “With an iconic  name and universal brand recognition from product placement on many high  profile television shows, we are confident TKO will become a licensing success  across numerous categories,” said Rob Stone, president of Stone America  Licensing.

The TKO brand has been seen  nationally on television shows to include, but not limited to: Entourage, Friends, Scrubs, CSI: NY, Friday Night Lights, Parks and Recreation,  The Biggest Loser, Dexter, Two and a Half Men, and The OC.

Garry Kurtz,  President/CEO of Technical Knockout, Inc. commented, “Our partnership with  Stone America Licensing will allow us to extend our trusted brand into product  categories that will offer our customers additional opportunities to enjoy the  TKO experience. We look forward to growing and transforming TKO into a  lifestyle brand.”

Madame Alexander Appointed Exclusive Manufacturer for StinkyKids

Stone America Licensing announced today that Alexander Doll Company,  creator of Madame Alexander Dolls, has been appointed exclusive manufacturer for StinkyKids soft-bodied dolls.

StinkyKids doll line, recently featured in our sister publication The Toy Book as a featured property for 2010, launched in 4th quarter 2009 and sold out at all 110 Nordstrom stores, at Nordstrom.com, and at FAO Schwarz New York. Madame Alexander will not only fill their reorders, but expand the program to additional specialty, mid-tier and mass retailers.

“We are thrilled to partner with Madame Alexander to produce StinkyKids dolls,” said Robert Stone, President of Stone America.  “StinkyKids has already proved its success at retail, and with Madame Alexander’s reputation for quality, as well as its excellent retail relationships, we know they are the perfect partner to help us grow this exciting brand, with additional licensed products to include apparel, bedding, social expressions and more.”

More on the Lexani Deal

We reported on out Twitter page that Lexani has signed on with Stone America Licensing for U.S. representation.

Lexani wheels look pretty cool, so we figure we should probably show you a picture as well. Try not to get mesmerized. Or get mesmerized now, so you don’t do it on the road. (That would be bad.)

Stone America Licensing is pushing Lexani as a lifestyle brand “with licensed product will be high quality, trend-setting, but with value for all to afford,” according to the release. We’ll keep you updated on their progress just as soon as we pry our eyes from that chrome.

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