Lion Forge Signs Licensing Deal for Iyanu STEAM Kits & Toys

Lion Forge Entertainment has signed a licensing deal for Iyanu with Brown Toy Box, which will launch a line of STEAM kits and educational play products.

Each Iyanu STEAM kit will focus on a specific character from the series, paired with a STEAM theme such as engineering, chemistry or geospatial learning. The collection will also feature giant puzzles and construction sets, encouraging hands-on learning that is both educational and fun.

The Iyanu kits are designed to immerse children in the story’s culturally rich universe while allowing them to explore STEAM through fun and interactive challenges.

Iyanu, based on Nigerian culture and mythology, is set to premiere on Cartoon Network and Max in 2024. It is an adaptation of Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by Roye Okupe.

“We are beyond excited to partner with Lion Forge to bring the Iyanu series to life through these innovative STEAM products,” said Terri-Nichelle Bradley, founder and CEO of Brown Toy Box. “Our mission has always been to create educational play that sparks curiosity and celebrates culture. With the Iyanu kits, we’re delivering an experience that lets kids see themselves in these inspiring characters while building real-world skills in science, technology and creativity.”

David Steward II, founder and CEO of Lion Forge Entertainment, said, “We’re proud to partner with a leading brand like Brown Toy Box, who’s recognized for their commitment to creativity and diversity in the toy industry. With our shared belief in the power of authentic representation, the new STEAM kits and products will give kids an exciting, hands-on way to engage with the characters and stories of Iyanu and immerse themselves in content that celebrates their own identities and experiences.”

“The partnership with Brown Toy Box is a perfect fit for Iyanu,” commented Okupe. “The story centers on young people discovering their inner strength and potential, and these STEAM kits give kids a way to engage with those themes while learning valuable skills. It’s exciting to see how the world of Iyanu will now inspire kids through educational play.

“These kits are designed to bring joy to learning,” Bradley added. “We’re creating a play experience that’s equal parts fun and educational, where kids can explore science, technology and math in a way that feels inspiring and culturally meaningful.”