Cool, Fun Toys Inspired By “Happy Feet Two” Dance Their Way Onto Retail Shelves In Fall 2011
(September 27, 2011 – Toronto, Canada) – Thinkway Toys and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today they are shipping a full line of toys, inspired by the much-anticipated animated family comedy adventure, “Happy Feet Two,” to hit toy stores prior to the nationwide theatrical release on November 18, 2011. Director George Miller’s follow-up to his 2006 Academy Award-winning Best Animated Feature Film, “Happy Feet,” “Happy Feet Two” will be presented in 3D and 2D and IMAX, and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Lead items in Thinkway’s new toy line include Dancing Erik (Mumble’s son), Boadicea (Erik’s friend) and the unforgettable Ramon (Mumble’s pal from the first film). These adorable toys capture the essence of the characters with state-of-the-art dance moves, interactive play features and music to which the toys dance. The penguins also dance in sync to music from any external source, like an MP3 player or stereo. Activate their talk back mode and the toys will respond with talking and dancing as fans chat with them.
In addition, the toy line features several sizes of soft, huggable plush based on the main characters in the film, a magical Musical Dance Play Set where Penguin Pets dance in unison to the tunes included, plus Collectible Figurines, Wind-Up Toys, a Bucket O Penguins and Icebergs Play Set and more.
The “Happy Feet Two” toy line will hit stores and online accounts worldwide beginning in fall 2011.
“Thinkway Toys has captured perfectly the fun-loving nature of ‘Happy Feet Two’ with their line of dancing characters,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Fans will be delighted with these interactive offerings inspired by the upcoming sequel.”
“‘Happy Feet’ was such an amazing film that we couldn’t wait to prepare a new line for the sequel. The range features several new items based on characters in the second film in addition to a few classic favorites from the original. The Happy Feet franchise is filled with joy, humor and amazing characters and we were very excited to capture their essence in the soon-to-release toy range.” said Albert Chan, President and CEO of Thinkway Toys.
About “Happy Feet Two”:
The sequel to “Happy Feet,” the Academy Award-winning animated smash hit, “Happy Feet Two” returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D. Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven—a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures—from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals—to put things right.
“Happy Feet Two” is written, produced and directed by George Miller. The film features the voice talents of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Hank Azaria, Alecia Moore (P!nk), Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Sofia Vergara, Common, Hugo Weaving, Magda Szubanski, Anthony LaPaglia, Richard Carter and Benjamin “Lil P-Nut” Flores, Jr. Miller co-wrote the screenplay with Gary Eck, Warren Coleman and Paul Livingston, and produces with Doug Mitchell and Bill Miller.
About Thinkway Toys:
Thinkway Toys is a global toy company recognized as an industry leader for designing and producing high quality innovative animatronic products. Incorporated in 1984, Thinkway has offices in Canada, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. The company is held privately and solely by its founder, Albert Chan who also serves as CEO and President and remains as the driving force behind the company’s creativity and innovation. For more information visit www.thinkwaytoys.com
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products:
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.###