A&A is introducing two licensed novelties. First, “Cartoon Network Figurines” carve out 4 character figures from the popular animated TV show Chowder and 4 from Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. Both shows have been Emmy nominated and are incredibly fun for both boys and girls. Catering to the competitive vending market, this series vends as either 1.1” or 2” capsules for $.50. As you might expect, the display is also hybrid.
A relatively new product to the bulk vending scene is “Wrist Bands”. A&A is releasing this item branding it with the ever-popular Ben10 Alien Force. Last year this show was rated the #1 Friday night program among boys 6-11. The collection shows 10 individual versions of Ben’s alien powers. Made from soft, comfortable fabric, these bands are designed for cell phones, mp3 players, portable games, cameras and more! Vending in 2” capsules for $.75, this item is great for the tech-savvy vending consumer. A 2-sided display card shows the possible options.
About Chowder:
Chowder is an Emmy nominated animated TV seriesthat airs on Cartoon Network. Kids 6-11 are Chowder’s main viewing audience and new episodes can be seen Thursdays at 8:30pm.
About Foster’s:
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends is an animated TV series that debuted on Cartoon Network in 2004. The show has won six Emmy Awards and appeals to kids 2-11!
About Ben10 Alien Force:
In 2009, Ben 10 Alien Force was the #1 Friday night show among boys 6-11 and was rated top 5 boys’ action brand for three years in a row. With over 12.5 million Ben10 toys sold to date and the best selling DVD franchise in Cartoon Network history, Alien Force is on track for world domination!
A&A is launching a temporary tattoo and sticker line based on Shrek Forever After, the final installment of the popular animated movie series. The tattoo collection boasts 12 original designs and a cool 2-sided display. The sticker series features 13 prismatic images and includes a fun prismatic display. With great illustrations of Fiona, Shrek, Donkey and others, both items, like the movie, are going to be a huge hit with the entire family!
About Shrek Forever After:
Dreamworks’ animated series Shrek has celebrated phenomenal franchise success including $2 billion in worldwide box office sales, an academy award for best animated film, and #1 animated movie of all time. In the final installment, Shrek Forever After, the original all star cast returns featuring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. With an all family appeal and a favorite among boys and girls alike, Shrek 4 is going to be one movie you won’t want to miss!
A&A is releasing three new bulk vending novelties that are going to be a winner for vending machine operators throughout the country.
First up are “Yo-Yo Balls”.A series of brightly colored air filled balls with soft spines that project over the entire surface of the yo-yo. Each hangs from a stretchy cord that extends over 40” – so you can safely fling, throw, and toss them in every direction. For an added bonus, rare glow in the dark versions are included in the mix to increase sales. The collection vends in 2” capsules for $.50 or $.75 and includes a colorful 2-sided blister display.
Next are “Spaghetti Balls”. These toy balls are made of soft rubber strings attached at the core. Just like the ones found in retail, Spaghetti Balls come in bright colors and can vend in either 1.1” or 2” capsules for $.50. The cool 2-sided blister display is 9×7 and folds to 5×7.
“Grow Animals” are 9 super cute sea creatures that when placed in water will grow to nearly three times their original size! The collection vends in 1.1” and 2” capsules for $.25 and $.50 respectively. The eye-catching display is 9×7, but perfectly folds to 5×7 for a 1.1 inch vend.
Posted in General News by Katherine Foo
March 12, 2010
It’s baseball season and A&A has 4 great Major League Baseballlicensed novelties to collect. Each series features all 30 teams and their authentic colors and logos.
First, its MLB plastic caps fully painted to replicate each team’s cap. This 2″ item vends for $.50 or $.75 and includes a cool 2-sided display.
MLB self-vending plastic baseballs are also “up to bat”. Each white ball features classic red stitching, but in this collection, you will also find 6 limited edition balls that are fully painted! Vending for $.50, this item includes a 2-sided display.
Next are MLB pennant stickers with team names, colors and logos. This item is great for wrapping around pens, pencils and even car antennas! Pennant stickers vend in 2″ capsules for $.50.
For flat vending, A&A is offering MLB PRISMATIC baseball stickers. This item also includes a prismatic display that shows all team balls. It comes packed in boxes of 300 for a $.50 vend.
A&A Global Industries is excited to announce that Jaime Navarro, formerly of King Plush, has joined the A&A team to head up their newly established plush toy division. Jaime will be overseeing every aspect of that part of the company. The goal is to supply skill crane operators across the country with innovative and cost effective merchandise that rivals anything the industry has ever seen before. As Division Manager of Plush Toys and Merchandise, Jaime will be strategically launching a number of product lines not only for plush, but for amusement merchandising machines as well.
Mr. Navarro’s background in vending is uniquely suited for his new position with A&A. Since 1992 he has been with a select group of well-known companies with responsibilities and expertise increasing with every transition. Today he is a respected leader in the plush industry with diverse expertise in overseas sourcing, mix design, marketing, advertising and sales. “This move to A&A is a culmination of over 15 years of my industry tenure. A&A has the resources and desire to re-create the skill crane product marketplace and I have the plan to do it”, said Jaime. Philip Brilliant, company Vice President, said “We’ve been looking to launch a plush division for a very long time, but were unable to do so because we lacked the type of leader that looks towards the future to what the plush business can be, not what it was. Jaime has an insight and plan that really excited our entire team. I think everyone is going to be very impressed in the coming months”.
With the opening of this division, A&A will become the ultimate leader in the bulk and amusement industry. A&A specializes in bulk candy, capsule toys, superballs, machines, candy crane mix and now plush. All product lines are available from either two warehouses – one on the east coast and the other on the west. “We will accommodate any operator of any size with any product so they can take advantage of freight discounts and regain or increase their profitability!” Brilliant added.
Jaime has opened up an office for the Plush Division near his home in Whittier, California. He enjoys his family with his wife Traci and their three children. In his spare time when he’s not thinking about plush, he coaches basketball and spends time with his family.
