Further Product Lines Planned for Dinosaur Train

OAK BROOK: The Jim Henson Company has appointed RC2 Corporation as the global master toy licensee for the animated series Dinosaur Train, which is currently in production for PBS KIDS.

Under the multi-year agreement, RC2 Corporation’s Learning Curve Brands will feature a line of preschool products surrounding the series that will debut in the last half of 2010. Dinosaur Train, produced by The Jim Henson Company, is co-produced with Singapore animation company BIG Communications, with the participation and assistance of the Singapore Media Development Authority. Each episode is shown through the eyes of Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex, who, along with his adoptive family of pteranodons, goes for adventures on the Dinosaur Train to discover and visit with all kinds of dinosaurs while learning the basic concepts of natural science, natural history and paleontology.

Melissa Segal, The Jim Henson Company’s senior VP of global consumer products, said, "We know that children will love getting to know Buddy, his family and the fantastical Dinosaur Train through the television adventures; and by working with a trusted brand like Learning Curve our audience will be able to extend their learning and play at home as this world is realized with detailed and imaginative products."

Peter Henseler, the president of RC2 Corporation, stated, "We’re excited to work with The Jim Henson Company on the development of Dinosaur Train products. Not only does this property bring together two of kids’ favorite themes, but it also delivers on dinosaurs in a more entertaining and educational way than any other dinosaur property. We look forward to bringing these exciting new products to market in 2010."