Mondo TV Expands Presence of Robot Trains in Iberia

Mondo TV has inked new broadcast and licensing deals in Spain and Portugal for the popular animated property Robot Trains.

The series, which is produced by CJ E&M, is due to debut in early September on Clan TVE in Spain, following its recent launch on Portugal’s Canal Panda. TV distribution for Robot Trains in the region is managed by Mondo TV Iberoamerica.

In Spain, Panini will release a sticker album in January 2019; Comansi is coming out with a line of figurines in Q2 2019; and Gedis will launch Calamity Car and 3D figurines at kiosks later this year. Bizak is distributing the toy range in Spain on behalf of master toy licensee Silverlit.

And in Portgual, branded bed linen is slated to begin rolling out in Q4. Concentra will distribute the toy range in the country on behalf of Silverlit.

Maria Bonaria Fois, Mondo TV Iberoamerica’s managing director, commented: “Spain and Portugal are key markets for Robot Trains, where we are confident that the show’s wonderful cast of characters and engaging, exciting storylines give it very strong prospects. And we’re planning more announcements very soon. The Robot Trains success story continues!”

Valentina La Macchia, the director of consumer products at Mondo TV Group, stated: “The licensing program for Robot Trains is strong in many markets already and we are enormously excited about the prospects for the Iberian market, where the impressive commitment of leading TV channels and powerful marketing support from toy distributors promise an amazing impact for this fantastic show at retail.”

Julia Gutierrez, licensing manager for Mondo TV Iberoamerica, added: “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Robot Trains on Clan TVE—the major TV channel for kids in Spain—from the beginning of September with 32 episodes full of adventure, comedy and action. Thanks to the commitment of Clan to Robot Trains, we are able to bring to a new generation of kids a series full of energy and strong environmental values that has been a proven success in many countries across the world.”