The Coop To Launch Its AMC® The Walking Dead® Line For People And Pets At Toy Fair
SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- So that you can be prepared for the next walker outbreak, The Coop (http://www.crowdedcoop.com), a licensed consumer products company, will be launching its expanded AMC® The Walking Dead® collection for both people and pets at Toy Fair 2015 (Booth #4401) in New York February 14-17.
Included in this line extension is a variety of bags (messenger, duffel, cinch, sling, shopping totes and an insulated lunch tote that is a replica of Carl's pudding can from season four), accessories (luggage tags, wallets) and a pet collection.
"Our approach to any license is to really absorb it, which was easy to do since we are huge followers of The Walking Dead. By getting to know the show inside and out, we identified unique elements of the property that led us to create some pretty special merchandise…items that represent the license well and pass the all-important loyal fan test," said Brandy Tanner, co-owner of The Coop.
The Coop has embraced the essence of some of The Walking Dead main characters by incorporating visual elements of the character into the items. Like Daryl's iconic motorcycle vest wings on the Daryl Wings Messenger Bag (MSRP $89.95), the handle of Michonne's sword on the shoulder strap of Michonne's Katana Sling Bag (MSRP $59.95) and the patch from Rick's sheriff uniform on the Rick Grimes Sheriff Backpack – in both desert brown and black – (MSRP $89.95). Many of the items are made to look worn, just as they would be in a post-apocalyptic world, and are made of durable materials. Still others carry the blood-spattered look.
Those same themes are carried through the pet collection which includes collars & leashes, apparel and toys. One of the t-shirts shows some outstretched walkers' hands and the phrase "Walker Bait" (MSRP $19.95). Fans should especially enjoy the plush chew toy of The Governor (MSRP $14.95) – the evil character that was so easy to hate.
And a The Walking Dead line wouldn't be complete without representation of the walkers. The image from season 1 of the walkers' hands trying desperately to reach through the chained doors that say 'Don't Open, Dead Inside' can be found on a luggage tag and a shopping tote.
AMC's The Walking Dead is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. The series tells the story of the months and years after a zombie apocalypse and follows a group of survivors, led by sheriff Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home. The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Melissa McBride, Danai Gurira, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam and Josh McDermitt. The series is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert and Tom Luse. The Walking Dead airs at 9:00pm ET/PT on Sundays on AMC.
For a full line list, pricing or product images, please contact Julie Ramstead at The Coop.
The Coop, formerly known as A Crowded Coop, is a Pacific Northwest-based creator and marketer of licensed consumer products focusing on pop culture and pets with worldwide distribution. Formed by Mary Olson and Brandy Tanner in 2010, this woman-owned company insists on respecting their consumers by developing smart, insightful and well-made merchandise. Buyers can contact [email protected]. Their newly-launched e-store can be found at www.thecoopshop.com. Their website is www.crowdedcoop.com and their press contact is [email protected].
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with "Mad Men," and six of the last seven with current back-to-back honoree, "Breaking Bad." The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last two years with "The Walking Dead." AMC's original drama series include "Mad Men," "The Walking Dead," "Better Call Saul," "Hell on Wheels," "TURN: Washington's Spies," "Halt and Catch Fire," and the forthcoming "Humans," "The Making of The Mob: New York," "Into the Badlands" and "The Night Manager." AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like "Talking Dead" and "Comic Book Men." AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
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