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A & A launched a website to support collectibility and bring the bulk vending operator closer to customers. The website, www.openbuildplay.com, showcases all of the capsule buildable series developed by A & A to date.
The generic site, which does not offer any products for sale, gives the vending consumer the opportunity to see what collections have been released, and what is retired. The site directs consumers to vending machines and encourages them to contact their local operators so that they can buy and complete their collections of the capsule buildable line.
The brainchild of Brian Kovens, A & A Global Industries Executive Vice President and Company Principal, is dedicated to modernizing the vending industry while at the same time keeping intact the core fundamentals that have made this industry so successful.
“We have to keep open minds about how to make bulk vending a 21st century interactive experience. We have already seen huge successes in some of our other programs and the possibilites continue to grow. This undoubtedly ensures the longevity of the vending industry as we incorporate electronic components into the vending experience.” says Kovens.
Helping the vending consumer keep track of what to collect, and what to expect, will clearly expedite the collecting process and hopefully increase traffic to vending machines across the nation.
You can check out the new site by visiting openbuildplay.com or scanning the QR code found with buildable product on your smart phone. By scanning the code, you will be directly taken to the new site, www.openbuildplay.com
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Peel, Apply, Prettify: Disney Bottle Caps!
*As seen in retail environment*
Peel & stick Disney character bottle caps: adhesive backing of each cap can be applied to lockers, cell phones, journals, invitations and more.
2″ capsuled item ~ collection of 8 makes a great decorative item for young girls.
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Extra Extra! Read All About It!
Check out A&A’s industry newsletter “Global Gazette” with information about products, account managers and vending-related news.
Read all about it online or download the .pdf from our website: www.aaglobal.com
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Scan the QR code on a Buildable blister or card display to visit this new collector’s site.
Site visitors are advised to call the listed vendor on a Buildable machine to ask about other vending locations and request more collections!
Open, Build, Play will continue to develop as the A&A Buildable family grows.
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The Dynasty Continues with Bok Choy Boy: Series 2
The 2nd series of the wildly collected figurines are now available! 12 NEW character forces: Nature, Dawn, Thunder, Balance, Prosperity, Danger, Twilight, Eternity, Spirit, Mountain, Ocean, Time
A variety of new symbols and shades highlight these new entities from the Forbidden City.
* Bok Choy Boy is now a game app! *:
Inspired by the popular vending collection, players utilize Bok Choy Boy earth elements to battle the Numbskullz in this addicting 3d strategy game.
Little Orphan Susan’s dreams have been invaded by the wicked Numbskullz and the Bok Choy Boys are her only defense. Unlock the power of each Bok Choy Boy to defend Susan’s dreams and reunite her with her lost family before it’s too late!
This fast-paced 3D strategy game is action packed with 35 levels and beautifully orchestrated graphics, increasing the prominence of the Choy Chronicles:
-Bok Choy Boy Figurines: Series 1
-Bok Choy Boy Figurines: Series 2
-Bok Choy Boy Tattoos
-Bok Choy Plush
-Bok Choy Buildables
Check it out!
www.2bcb.com
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Get ready for MarvelTM Heroes Buildables: The Sequel!
MarvelTM Buildables are back in action with a Series 2 of the highly popular collectables. With the recent debut of “Thor”, the upcoming release of “Captain America” in July 2011, and “The Avengers” in 2012, superheroes have resurfaced in a huge way. At the peak of this MarvelTM madness, A&A is releasing the second series of the 2” self-vending toy. Open, build, and play with 6 all new characters: Dr. Doom, Cyclops, The Thing, Dare Devil, Venom and a re-designed Wolverine. These heroes and villains are displayed superbly on a MarvelTM inspired blister display.
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A&A Open House:
The Best Thing to Happen to Your Business Since the Quarter!
A&A Global Industries is planning an open house event at their Baltimore, Maryland facility and inviting existing customers as well as other bulk vending operators from around the country to attend. This is the first-time ever event for the facility and A&A is pulling out all the stops to make this event an experience to remember.
“The event is designed to inform, educate and demonstrate how A&A supports our customers by giving them a unique never-before-offered behind the scenes how we operate.” said Brian Kovens, Executive Vice President and a principal of the company. Kovens added “We want to provide our customers with an understanding of where the bulk vending industry is going and how to prepare for success in the future”.
Company officials describe this event as a “mini tradeshow” including seminars, but will also provide tours of the company’s injection molding factory where capsules and other plastic parts are made, the powder coating factory and A&A’s state-of-the-art warehouse. In addition, each attendee will have the chance to have personal consultations with their Account Managers, individual instruction on mechanism conversion and repair with machinists, along with a host of show specials, door prizes, food and a gala event planned for that Thursday evening.
Ben Graham, National Sales Manager for the Bulk Vending Division has already instructed his team to book registrants, as the space may be limited. “If you’re in the bulk vending business, this is one event you do not want to miss’” said Graham. “We’re creating an event that is catered individually to each attendee so that they get the most – and what the specifically need- from the meetings and presentations.” concluded Graham.
Phil Brilliant, Vice President of A&A, along with his team, will be responsible for putting together the schedule, events, seminars and the Thursday night gala. “Aside from the cost of transportation and lodging, we’re providing this experience at no cost to our customers. What they spend will be a small investment that will payoff from the moment our doors open. In fact, what will be learned here will give the attendee an immediate competitive advantage,” said Phil.
Over the next few weeks the company will be advertising the event and setting up a web site where operators can learn more about the seminars, obtain hotel information with special rates and view an updated schedule. In addition, A&A’s Account Managers can keep their customers informed as the plans develop further.
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The Bok Rocks!
A character that is ever present in today’s “E-Culture”, Bok Choy Boy has dominated internet blogs, specialty sites, and YouTube. Now, Parkway Toys presents 8 different styles of soft and cuddly Bok Choy plush. Each Bok Choy Boy has a unique Chinese symbol representing earth elements.
Enter the forbidden city:
http://www.parkwaytoys.com/parkway-toys-plush-products/jumbo-plush/jumbo-plush-bok-choy-boy.html
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Shiloh and Zahara Jolie-Pitt Sport our Ben 10 Alien Force Stickers
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children Zahara and Shiloh obviously love Ben 10 Alien Force as they sport the awesome prismatic stickers from A&A.
Ben 10 Alien Force is a popular cartoon television show airing on Cartoon Network. A&A carries Ben 10 stickers for purchase in bulk or packed in boxes of 300 for flat vending machines. Our collection includes 14 different styles of Ben and his alien transformations. Click on the image above to see them all.
Celebrity children have a large influence over the trends and fashions for kids throughout the country. Kids want to be as “cool” as those seen on TV, in magazines, and with their celebrity parents. Kids therefore mimic celebrity styles hoping to become popular.
Get your Ben 10 Alien Force stickers before they’re gone. Call one of our friendly sales representatives and order today: 1-800-638-6000
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2 New Products Featuring QuickFlip
The QuickFlip™ has been designed for both 8×9 and 5×7 blister displays. While the blister portion of the display remains the same, the card backing is reversible, providing two completely different looks.
With the 8×9 and 5×7 version, the card simply slides out, flips over and reinserts. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 and your existing products have a fresh, new look.
The 5×7 (for 1.1” capsules) hybrid display is expandable to 7×9 (for 2” capsules) and has a one-of-a-kind plastic locking mechanism to secure the card to the blister. Just unclasp the hooks, pull the plastic flaps through the card slots and affix the blister to the reverse side.
The QuickFlip™ saves time and money and is the best thing to happen in vending since the capsule!
The first products featuring the QuickFlip™ displays will be Mini-malz Tins and Sticky Animals.
Mini-malz tins are a trendy addition to the already popular line. Each of the 12 collectable tins is packaged in a 2” capsule and has an image of a cute and cuddly Mini-mal on the front. The 75¢ version has a mixture of empty tins while motivator tins have figurines on the inside! Likewise, the $1 vend version has a figurine in every tin. Pre-teen and tween girls are going to love this colorful item to attach to back packs, handbags, key rings and much more.
Next up are A&A’s new Sticky Animals which also features the awesome QuickFlip™ blister display, providing two unique looks for the price of one. These animals are a fun twist on classic sticky items and the gooey creatures come in a variety of fun colors. Designs include lions, rhinos, elephants and many others. Sticky Animals are packaged in 2” capsules and vend at the 50¢ price point.
