Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) has announced a partnership with KellyToy USA to create plush, sporting goods and novelty items based on the network's portfolio of hit properties including BEN 10, FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS, THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILL & MANDY, CAMP LAZLO, MY GYM PARTNER IS A MONKEY, ED, EDD AND EDDY and THE POWERPUFF GIRLS. Available in spring 2008 in the U.S. and Canada, the products will be distributed to amusement park game redemption centers, amusement shops and amusement cranes throughout North America. This is CNE's first foray into the amusement park distribution channel.
"With hit children's properties like BEN 10 and FOSTERS, our goal is to provide products and content to kids whenever and wherever they enjoy them, so entering into the amusement park channel is a great opportunity for us," said Christina Miller, VP of consumer products for CNE.
