Jazwares to Launch RWBY at Hot Topic

Merchandise Based on the Hit Animated Series, Including Apparel, Accessories, Toys and more, to be Featured in Branded Anime Section at Hot Topic

SUNRISE, FL, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Jazwares LLC is proud to announce the launch of merchandise based on Rooster Teeth's world-renowned western anime series RWBY (pronounced "Ruby") at Hot Topic beginning May 2016. The licensed products will include exclusive apparel, accessories and more from Bioworld Merchandising Inc. throughout 2016, along with vinyl figures, chibi blind box figures and plush with a toy line expansion in 2017 from Jazwares.

"RWBY is an incredible property that has captured a growing and very loyal fan base," said Laura Zebersky, Jazwares' EVP and Chief Commercial Officer. "Fans can't get enough of RWBY and we are very excited to provide them with RWBY merchandise."

"It's a testament to the power of the Rooster Teeth community that RWBY is now standing on the same mass retail stage as some of the biggest licensed properties in the world," said Matt Hullum, CEO of Rooster Teeth. "We're incredibly proud of this series, and of the people who have made it possible, and we can't wait to share these exciting characters and stories with the rest of the world."

RWBY is Rooster Teeth's award-winning animated series that tells the story of four different girls brought together for one legendary purpose. Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang are students at Beacon Academy, an ancient school designed to train the monster-slayers known as Hunters and Huntresses. Unfortunately, monsters aren't the only threat to the world of Remnant, and if these girls want to graduate, they'll have to learn to work together both on the battlefield and in the classroom.

"Our customers have been screaming for RWBY for quite some time!  So we are more than excited to be launching this hot anime property with Rooster Teeth and Jazwares, two of the most fun and creative partners that have been a perfect fit for Hot Topic!" said Cindy Levitt, Senior Vice President of Merchandise and Marketing for Hot Topic.  "We can't wait to do more!"

Licensing for RWBY is managed by the licensing division of international toy and licensing company Jazwares LLC.

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About Jazwares LLC
With its focus on creativity, innovation and quality, Jazwares has established itself as a well-respected leader in the licensed products industry. Delivering diverse lines of toys and consumer electronics, the company's products feature some of the best entertainment properties in the world. Today, through the expertise of its product development team, Jazwares continues to offer a wide array of merchandise at major retailers globally. Jazwares' portfolio includes: Minecraft™, Adventure Time™, Peppa Pig™, Chuck & Friends™, Dino Train™, Animal Jam™, Terraria™, Plants vs. Zombies™, Star Wars™ and Tube Heroes™, among others. Jazwares' goal is to invent toys and related products that are new to the marketplace, featuring the brands kids want at affordable prices. For more information about Jazwares, please visit www.jazwares.com.

About HOT TOPIC:
Hot Topic, headquartered in City of Industry, CA, was the first retailer to make alternative apparel and accessories available at malls across the country. Today, Hot Topic is the fandom haven for guys and girls obsessed with music and all things pop culture. Founded in 1989, Hot Topic operates 686 stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and an online store at hottopic.com. Find Hot Topic on Twitter (twitter.com/hottopic), Facebook (facebook.com/hottopic), YouTube (youtube.com/hottopic), Instagram (instagram.com/hottopic) and Snapchat (hottopic).

About Rooster Teeth
Rooster Teeth is a pioneering studio responsible for some of the biggest online series in history, such as the award-winning and longest-running web series, Red vs. Blue. They also produce the globally acclaimed animated series RWBY, the first western anime series to be distributed to Japan; the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast; and Immersion, a reality format that brings video game theory to the real world. Rooster Teeth has a massive global footprint of more than 25 million subscribers to its YouTube Network, 3 million unique monthly visitors to its RoosterTeeth.com hub and 1.8 million registered community members. The company was founded in 2003, and is now a subsidiary of Fullscreen, Inc., a global youth media company that develops online creators and produces multi-platform entertainment experiences. Discover more at RoosterTeeth.com.

SOURCE Jazwares LLC