Full Line of Costumes Based on Network’s Smash Hit Adventure Time and Classic Icons
The Powerpuff Girls Debut this Month at Spirit Halloween Retail Stores and Online
It’s costume time! Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, and Spirit Halloween, the country’s leading seasonal Halloween retailer, announced today a yearlong exclusive that will introduce costumes based on two of its most popular franchises to fans of all ages.
Fans of the network’s Emmy® Award-nominated, smash hit series Adventure Time can choose from their favorite characters including Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, Ice King and Fionna, available in a range of sizes. Additionally, fans of classic Cartoon Network icons, The Powerpuff Girls can channel their inner Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup with costumes available for adults. The exclusive costumes will be available in all Spirit Halloween retail stores beginning next month and are currently available for preorder online at http://www.spirithalloween.com.
Included in the line of Adventure Time costumes from Spirit Halloween available this fall are:
*The Finn Costume, which features the adventure-loving character’s signature bear hat, shirt, pants and backpack, will be available for kids (S-L) and adults (one size fits most) for the suggested retail price of $34.99 and $39.99, respectively.
*The Jake the Dog Costume features a one-piece pull-over tunic that embodies Finn’s loveable, shape-shifting canine best bud and can be worn by kids (one size fits most) and adults (one size fits most) for $34.99 and $39.99.
*The Princess Bubblegum Costume is a costume fit for royalty of all ages, complete with a dress, pink wig and crown in sizes for both youth (M-XL) and Adult (one size fits most) for $39.99 – $49.99.
*The Fionna Costume complete with the fan-favorite, gender-swapped character’s hat, dress, backpack and knee socks, available for adults (S-L) only for $39.99.
*The Ice King Costume will be one cool costume for older fans, as the adult costume includes a robe, crown and mask, complete with his highness’ flowing white beard and hair all for the suggested retail price of $49.99.
Created by Pendleton Ward, the Adventure Time television series is an original animated comedy from Cartoon Network that follows the everyday adventures of unlikely heroes Finn the Human and his best friend, shape-shifting dog Jake, as they travel across the Land of Ooo and encounter its unique inhabitants. Whether it’s saving Princess Bubblegum, defeating zombie candy, mocking the “oxy-moronic” Ice King, or rocking out with undead music wiz Marceline the Vampire Queen, with Finn & Jake it’s always Adventure Time! With a robust consumer products program available at retail, lead by toys, publishing, apparel, DVDs and more, new episodes of the top-rated series debut on Cartoon Network on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
One of Cartoon Network’s most iconic and beloved series, The Powerpuff Girls was created by Craig McCracken and made its broadcast debut on Cartoon Network in 1998. The series earned two Emmy® Awards along with five nominations, and continues its reign as a global fashion brand with a range of apparel partners and fashion collection that’s out of this world! Fans can catch episodes of the series on DVD as well as throughout the week on Boomerang.
About Spirit Halloween:
Spirit Halloween (www.SpiritHalloween.com) is the largest Halloween specialty retailer with over 1,000 locations across the USA and Canada. The authority on all things Halloween, Spirit has offered one-stop shopping — ranging from costumes for the whole family to décor and party goods to accessories — for nearly 30 years. In addition to being a fun and interactive event for shoppers, Spirit stores offer complete selections of costumes and accessories for infants/toddlers, children, ‘tweens, teens, and adults. At the heart of Spirit Halloween is the Spirit of Children (www.SpiritofChildren.com) Program. Making hospitals less scary for kids and their parents, the Spirit of Children brings fun and funding to local hospitals’ Child Life Departments at Halloween and all year long.
About Cartoon Network Enterprises:
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks’ award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, Generator Rex, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adventure Time, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as the exclusive global licensing agent for the full portfolio of brands from Spin Master Ltd., as well as Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is the #1 U.S. television network among boys 6-11. Currently seen in 99 million U.S. homes and 168 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
CONTACT:
Lauren McCabe
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
(212) 275-6882
lauren.mccabe@turner.com
Lisa Barr
Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC.
(609) 645-5528
Lisa.Barr@SpiritHalloween.com