Tube Heroes Announces YouTube Star Ali-A #NYCC Appearance, Unveils New Merchandise
YouTube Star Ali-A will be featured at New York Comic Con, October 8-10, at the Jazwares/Tube Heroes Booth 556. He will sign autographs, pose for selfies, give away exclusive merchandise and be available for media interviews to share his Tube Heroes story.
SUNRISE, Fla. and NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- What makes a YouTube star famous? GenZ kids say "real is the new cool." Jazwares' Tube Heroes https://tubeheroes.com/ announces the special guest appearance of the British YouTube star Ali-A and the unveiling of his collectible toy figure. YouTube gaming fans are invited to this 'real is the new cool' event and to meet one of the most famous Tube Heroes, Ali-A, at New York Comic Con, October 8-10, booth 556.
"Gen Z kids identify with Ali-A and other YouTube stars because of their authenticity. Kids embrace the fact that even though these influencers may have an alter ego within a story, they also are real people just like them," said Judd Zebersky, CEO of Jazwares - a leading manufacturer of toy and entertainment innovation.
Born in 1993, Ali-A started posting Call of Duty videos for fun over six years ago and today he is the recipient of two Guinness World Records as the most subscribed and viewed Call of Duty YouTube Channel in the world. Formerly named Matroix, Ali-A boasts more than 8 million subscribers to his two YouTube channels where he offers fans engaging gaming content and commentary. Ali-A is legendary with six-to-nine-year-old Gen Z kids for his daring and tactical escapes in the gaming world.
For three days, YouTube gaming fans have the opportunity to meet, engage and take pictures with Ali-A and get the first look at his lineup of action figure toys. Exclusive Ali-A merchandise and giveaway items will also be available at the meet-and-greet; available only at New York Comic Con, this merchandise can't be found in stores.
Exclusive Tube Heroes Merchandise includes
* Collector's edition set of 19 two-inch mini figures of YouTube gaming stars
* Six-inch vinyl figure of Ali-A
* Ali-A exclusive pack including 2.75-inch figure, sword, shield and headphones
Free Giveaways for Tube Heroes fans:
* Ali-A mood cups
* Ali-A mini posters
* Tube Heroes stickers and postcards
Why Tube Heroes? Gen Z Kids Say: Real Is the New Cool
"Real is the new cool when it comes to today's Gen Z kids, the beauty of this brand is that real life Tube Heroes, like Ali-A, are being born every day and they have earned their popularity through their talent as opposed to who they know or how much money they have," says Jazwares CEO, Zebersky.
Besides New York Comic Con, fans can subscribe to Tube Heroes on YouTube or find the persona-branded action figures and plush toys at Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, and other retail locations. Stay "tubed" for more on New York Comic Con news and more by following us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
About Tube Heroes,https://tubeheroes.com/ a brand of Jazwares, LLC
With its focus on creativity, innovation and function, 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. Through the expertise of their product development team, Jazwares continues to offer a wide array of merchandise at major retailers globally. The portfolio includes Minecraft®, Peppa Pig®, Terraria®, Adventure Time®, Plants vs. Zombies®, Star Wars® and Teen Titans Go!®, among others. Jazwares' goal is to invent toys and related products that are new to the marketplace, featuring the brands that kids want, at an affordable price. For more information about Jazwares, Inc., please visit www.jazwares.com.
About New York Comic Con
New York Comic Con, the crown jewel of New York Super Week, will take place October 8-11 at the Javits Center in New York City. The show is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television.
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