Plush Toys, Inspired by the Award Winning Brand, Set to Launch in 2025
KISSIMMEE, FL., November 12, 2024 - Teddy Mountain LLC., the world’s largest wholesale supplier of DIY (do-it-yourself) plush products, and Encantos Media Studios, PBC, creator of the #1 bilingual preschool brand Canticos™, are partnering on a global merchandising agreement for both fully stuffed and DIY Canticos™ plush products. With a collection of some of the most beloved Spanish-language nursery rhymes, Canticos™ celebrates Latino culture by bringing songs such as “Los Pollitos”, “Sol Solecito” and “Pin Pon” to life through award-winning bilingual children’s books, interactive apps and sing-along videos.
Teddy Mountain will make Canticos™, Chickies/Los Pollitos plush toys available direct-to-consumers at mass market and specialty retailers in 2025. Teddy Mountain will also showcase the plush products to its wholesalers through its expansive
distribution network in North America, UK, EU, and The Emirates as well as in Latin America. Working in collaboration with Canticos’™ licensing agency Excel Branding Group, this agreement aims to bring to life the three Chickies, Ricky, Kiki, and Nicky, so that families can enjoy an immersive experience with their Canticos plush chickie by their side as little ones learn, play and grow through storytelling.
This agreement marks another milestone in Teddy Mountain's recently launched initiative to license and distribute original IP from valued third-party partners.
"Our company culture and shared values are centered around making a meaningful difference. We are excited to partner with educational, ethical, and values-driven media and publishing companies that share our vision”, said Pat Shirkey, President of Teddy Mountain. "Together, Canticos™ and Teddy Mountain’s customers will create purposeful connections, uniting shared values through broadcasts that feature their own beloved Canticos™ characters.”
“Canticos™ brings joy, culture, and learning to Latino families in a fun and engaging way across screens and beyond, and fans have been demanding their plushies!” said Susie Jaramillo, co-founder and CEO of Encantos and creator of Canticos. “Teddy Mountain is a pioneer in developing innovative, interactive toys and is dedicated to making a difference, something that resonates with our values. This partnership will further expand the appeal of our adorable characters and the charming world of Canticos™ all over the world.”
For all licensing inquiries, please contact Jennifer Siegel at [email protected].
About Teddy Mountain LLC
Founded by Patrick Shirkey & Dominique Gingras, Teddy Mountain LLC., has over 20 years of Franchising, Master, Retail and Wholesale Distribution experience in the DIY (Do-it-Yourself) and Licensed Plush industry. With its roots in thematic retail, Teddy Mountain has developed a massive Global Network servicing businesses through warehouses in USA, UK, and The Emirates. Teddy Mountain’s design vision and quality statement are meaningful, as it creates purposeful products intended to incite learning, helping, healing and emotional well-being through imagination and play. To learn more about its innovative offerings, visit teddymountain.com.
About Encantos Media Studios, PBC
Encantos Media Studios, PBC is a purpose-driven family entertainment company inspired by culture. Focused on building brands that build bridges and celebrate
belonging. Encantos produces world-class entertainment brands for children inspired by a world of cultures and was listed as one of Fast Companies World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021.
The company’s family brands include the Emmy-nominated and 2x Kidscreen award-winning preschool brand Canticos; Tiny Travelers, designed to introduce children to the countries and cultures of the world; Skeletina, a series about a little girl who lives in the In-Between world and helps children deal with their nightmares; and most recently, THIS IS COOLER, a comedy and music reality series designed to make climate consciousness cool for kids. Learn more about Encantos at encantosworld.com.
