Wild Republic Signs Cool Pact with National Geographic for Arctic Tale

Twinsburg, OH - Wild Republic today announced a global agreement with National Geographic as an exclusive toy product partner for items based on the movie “Arctic Tale,” in current release from National Geographic Films and Paramount Classics and its forth-coming DVD on December 4th.

Kim Hammeren, Director of Marketing and Special Projects at Wild Republic, said, "We are thrilled to be working with National Geographic. It is absolutely a perfect alignment for Wild Republic as our company strives for exemplary, exacting nature themed product that offers educational value and curiosity for children to learn about the world around them.”

The main products from Wild Republic for “Arctic Tale” are plush versions of the co-stars of the movie, Seela the walrus, and Nanu, the polar bear. Along with its very specific detail to wildlife species, Wild Republic matches the “Artic Tale” film with baby and adult walrus and polar bear, just as the movie tracks the journey from birth to adulthood of the animals in the film.
In addition to the plush items, which went on sale in August for the nationwide theatrical release of “Arctic Tale,” Wild Republic will introduce playsets, puzzles, collectible figurines, and additional plush variations, when the “Arctic Tale” DVD is released in early December.

The new “Arctic Tale” toy products join other successful products series from Wild Republic, which include the famous hanging plush monkeys, Steve Irwin Adventure Series, MagnaMorphs, Cuddlekins, Blanket Pillow Buddies, Audubon Birds, Paws & Claws, Vibes, Know & Grow development toys, Garden Accents, adventure box sets, wooden puzzles, wind-ups, wall walkers, and puppets, among other items. If you’re looking for a retailer that carries Wild Republic product or want to become a retailer of Wild Republic product, please visit www.wildrepublic.com/product.aspx#StoreLocator

ABOUT ARCTIC TALE:
From National Geographic Films, the people that brought you MARCH OF THE PENGUINS and Paramount Classics, the studio that brought you AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, ARCTIC TALE is an epic wildlife adventure that explores the vast world of the Great North. The movie tells the story of a walrus pup and a polar bear cub on their life's journey from birth to adolescence to maturity and parenthood in the frozen Arctic wilderness. Once an almost perpetual winter wonderland, the walrus and the polar bear are losing their beautiful icebound world as it melts from underneath them. Queen Latifah is the Storyteller of "Arctic Tale," and the movie features music from Ben Harper, Brian Wilson, Aimee Mann and The Shins. For more information about Arctic Tale, visit http://arctictalemovie.com.

ABOUT WILD REPUBLIC:
Wild Republic, the nature toy brand of K&M International, Inc., is a preeminent brand of action-driven, nature-themed toys designed to spark a child's imagination and educate about the wonders of the wild through creative play. K&M International, Inc., headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, near Cleveland, is the leading provider of nature-themed toys to the specialty toy and gift markets. The brands' consumer Web site is located at www.wildrepublic.com .
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