Where are they? This film is Frozen level success... you'd think Netflix/Sony would capitalize on that alone.
>>11593085It can sometimes take up to 6 to 9 months to plan out and produce a toy. It didn't sound like Sony had any perception on how popular the movie would be so I doubt they planned much out. Remember when Disney underestimated Baby Yoda, and then rushed out a flood of Baby Yoda stuff several months later? Similar situation. We'll probably see toys for KPop Demon Hunters in May or June 2026.
>>11593111I wonder who will get the license, I'm sure companies will want it like Mattel, Lego, Hasbro, etc.
>>11593085May get eventual shf given bandai work with Netflix properties a lot.
>>11593085I want the blue cat thingyIs the movie actually good? Hated frozen
>>11593125>Is the movie actually good?It's like a supernatural k drama for girls. It was silly and entertaining for me. But that's the bare minimum.
>>11593085funny you should mention FrozenFrozen released in November 2013due to the general decline in movie tie-in merch in that era, there was virtually NO Elsa merch available when it first hit the theatres.merchandise people scrambled to produce stuff but even then, it was like, a full year for the products to hit shelves. even Lego did not have a Frozen set of any kind, it was like January 2015, over a full year later, that we got a Lego set.for a Disney Princess movie. Frozen.following that, all expected-blockbuster-potential movies now get lots of merch "just in case" they blow up.>>11593111"Baby Yoda" was a different case.they held back all knowledge of that, even to merchandise people, even the closest Hasbro figure people, to maintain the "WOW!" moment of the surprise reveal in the show. (it worked) ANY merch of any kind would have spoiled that, and they knew it. there was plenty of The Mandalorian merch, just none of Baby Yoda, after the episode aired, they tried to scramble to get the merch out, but again, it was a whole year.hope you enjoyed my blog post
>>11593125>Is the movie actually good?there's a lot of world-building exposition talk at the beginning that's booooring and overall the plot could have been done a lot betterbut after you remember that this is a movie for kids, and it can be a little messy, it's alright. don't take it so seriously. it's supposed to be a little silly.the music is legit good, and the movie has a great build-up and ending, you should leave the movie feeling like you didn't hate it, and now you can participate in the culture around it, at least.and then you'll be in a Walmart, and what's that tune they're playing on the speakers? OMG it's one of the KDH songs! and you'll think... awesome. lol
>>11593125I went into it a little jaded like 'sure, I'll give this a shot' after my friends told me it was good. Oh yeah, they were right.It's pretty good. I don't think it is a must-see movie of the century or anything, but if you like animated musicals, like any of the Disney movies, then you'll likely enjoy it. The music is really good and it actually ties into the story very well with them being musicians and fighting with their music, etc. It isn't like Frozen. And the blue cat/tiger is great.
>>11593392Why?
>>11594160He's Athena/slt. He's the board pedo
>>11594443Qrd?
>>11593125>Is the movie actually goodIts Jem Salor moon. Instead fighting another girl band, they fight a boy band
>>11593121>given bandai work with Netflix properties a lotOkay, then where are my Wednesday figures?
>>11599916I think Amazon owns the Addams Family IP
>>11593085Sony had so little faith in the movie that they didn't even bother making proper toys. I honestly feel bad for all the little girls that want a KDH doll for Christmas and will have to settle for Funko Pops or nothing.
>>11593085Honestly I could imagine Sony saying no just to be spiteful.
>>11593085Rumours according to redditors, Netflix made a deal with Mattelhttps://old.reddit.com/r/MonsterHigh/comments/1ocaocx/i_need_advice_on_which_doll_base_to_use_for/
The monkey’s paw curls
>>11602108>>11602155It's poppin time.
>>11602171>mattel creations>hasbro pulseIt's like they hate kids, this film was HUGE with kids
>>11602173It's just for the collector stuff. Kid's toys and dolls will hit retail shelves in spring.
Any Bandai news? They did an okay job with Ultraman Rising
>>11602171Mattel/Barbie x KPDH is the obvious pairing, a no brainer. What's Hasbro gonna do with it?
>>11602185They also make dolls
>>11602155>>11602171>>11602179Lego when?
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>>11602185Board games apparently. K-Pop monopoly. Was hoping they make 6 inch figs in the style of their Fortnite figs which were very stylized, hell even their Spiderverse figs were pretty good animated style.
>>11602199It says in article the toys will overlap so they will do some figures and dolls too. Perhaps at differenf scales and styles. Like mattel will do monster high and hasbro 6 inch
>>11602191Their dolls are shit.
>>11602171>Big Netflix logoSONY NOT GETTING THAT MERCH MONEY AFTER SELLING THE ENTIRE IP HAHAHAHA
>>11602242Someone is getting fired at sony at the beginning of the next fiscal year lol
>Mattel will develop a full range of product across categories including dolls, action figures, accessories, collectibles, playsets, co-branded collaborations and more, starting in 2026 globally. A special first-look from Mattel Creations will be on offer starting Nov. 12 and include a three-pack of HUNTR/X dolls.>Hasbro will create products in categories such as plush, youth electronics and role play, as well as leveraging its existing IP for cross-collaborations. Expect cross-over with Hasbro Games (Monopoly), Wizards of the Coast, Nerf and Furby. The Monopoly game is available now for pre-order at Amazon, Target and Walmart.From licenseglobal
>>11602173Hasbro Pulse is just Hasbro's PR / fan channel. Most of the products that are sold on the Hasbro Pulse site are also sold at retail.If I had to hazard a guess, Hasbro is going to make 1:12 scale Marvel Legends style figures for the adult collectors market, and Mattel is going to make fashion dolls. For all I know it could be the reverse, though.
>>11602274Oh, never mind what I said here >>11602277 then. It does make sense that Mattel got the fashion doll license since they kind of rule that market and Hasbro's attempts have always been fleeting (Gem and Equestria Girls are the only examples I can think of).
>>11602155>>11602171Is there actually enough toyetic content in the movie to have such a big toyline push? Aren't the characters lame looking?
>>11602274I wonder if mattel brickshop will make sets or the license will go to lego
I hope Mattel gives them made to move bodies
>>11602289Zoey can be on the petite body, Rumi gets original size, and Mira can get the tall body
>>11602283Kids' love it, that's all toy companies need to know. Wait for the Elsa-gate like internet obsession to take effect. Then it'll be everywhere. Like poptarts and toothpaste.
>>11602274Hasbro figures in the same Fortnite 6" style would have been really sweet. Instead we're gonna get Mattel slop. UglyI bet SHF and/or Mafex will also do articulated figures though
>>11602299I hope this replaces frozen mania, kpop demon hunters is a better movie
Netflix has had a shoddy record on creating franchises that last. Crazy these toy companies are jumping on now in what can potentially just be a trend this year. Wonder if we'll still be hearing about KDH in a couple of months.
