Toei Lands LatAm Deals

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LOS ANGELES/MIAMI: Toei Animation has secured new licensing and merchandising deals in Latin America for a number of its animated properties.

In the home-entertainment arena, Brazil’s Playarte will create a DVD box set for Saint Seiya: Myth of the Resurrected Gold Saints. Also in Brazil, CD & DVD Factory will bring Saint Seiya to DVD in the region. Mexico’s Towers Entertainment is set to release a DVD collection for both the Sailor Moon and Saint Seiya series.

Maxlog in Brazil has signed up to create bags and backpacks for Saint Seiya. Peru’s Corp. Ind. Plasticas is on board for PVC balls and folders for the property, while Brazil’s Pizzitoys unveils a toy line. Argentina’s Daysal will create a line of dinnerware based on Dragonball. Also for Dragonball, Mexico’s Falcon is working on a range of stickers and albums. Argentina’s GC Properties will create scooters and accessories for Dragonball, while Chile’s Richtext works on a towel line.