Fanattik celebrates its 15th anniversary in blockbuster style

Fanattik, the award-winning gift and collectibles licensee, celebrated its 15th anniversary in style this week with a special screening of Jurassic World Dominion, a film for which the company is also a licensee.

Fanattik took over Art Deco cinema The Rex for the private screening. Attendees included fellow licensees, brands, retail buyers and influencers, who also enjoyed viewing various props from the franchise during the event. 

Explaining why the Jurassic World film was chosen for the event, Fanattik’s MD Anthony Marks says: “It was signing our licensing agreement with Universal Studios all those years ago for the Jurassic Park franchise that set Fanattik on the road to success, and I wanted to pay homage to the franchise at this, the first of our 15th anniversary events.”  

Fanattik supplies pop culture retailers throughout Europe, North America, Australasia and MENA territories via its own offices and network of distributors.

Not wanting to leave non-UK retailers out of the celebrations, the company sent Fanattik cakes to buying teams all over the world, including one of their furthest afield retailer partners, based almost 12,000 miles away from their UK head office in New Zealand.

The company is a licensee for some of the biggest film and video game studios in the entertainment world, including Konami, Hasbro, Universal Studios, Bethesda, Capcom, Paramount Studios, Microsoft, and many others. The company also creates exclusive product for retailers with DTR licenses as well as being a distributor for gift ranges featuring Star Wars and Marvel.

Before the film started, Anthony took to the stage to thank the entire Fanattik team, the colleagues who have helped the company grow from “a one-man enterprise working out of a spare bedroom to what is now a global player in the pop culture field”.

“We genuinely love what we do. The fans can see the effort we pour into each and every product we create and that is reflected in the sales we help generate for retailers,” says Melissa Tudor, Creative Director, Fanattik. “It also explains why so many of those retail buyers have turned up to help us celebrate our anniversary.”

Luiz Ferreira appointed as Fanattik Sales Director

Fanattik, the award-winning UK based pop culture gift licensee, has appointed Luiz Ferreira to the position of Sales Director.

Luiz started with Fanattik as a consultant three years ago before moving up to head of sales, and now as Sales Director he will be managing relationships with gift retailers throughout the UK, mainland Europe, MENA and Australasia.

Fanattik is a gift, home décor, barware and collectibles licensee for Hasbro, CBSViacom, Universal Studios, Microsoft, Bethesda, Capcom, Studio MDHR and many more.

A gaming and film fan himself, Luiz brings more twenty years’ experience working with pop culture merchandise to the role.

Anthony Marks, M.D Fanattik, says: “With a number of high-profile licensing agreements which we will be announcing post Las Vegas Licensing Expo, we needed someone on the senior team to help support the national gift retailers Fanattik supplies throughout Europe and beyond. Luiz has a proven track history in doing that.”

For further details on Fanattik, email hello@wearefanattik.com

Fanattik takes gaming portfolio to next level with major Bethesda Softworks extension

Fanattik, the award-winning pop culture specialist, has renewed and greatly expanded its licensing agreement with global video game giant, Bethesda Softworks.

The revamped and powered-up license will result not only in the continuation of Fanattik’s existing ranges featuring Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM and other popular Bethesda Softworks titles, but will also include upcoming new releases such as Redfall.

Additional territories beyond Europe that are now covered include Australia and the MENA region. 2022 is the self-proclaimed ‘Year of Exports’ for Fanattik. The company will be focusing on expanding its licensed gift ranges, which are currently available from market-leading pop culture retailers from Dubai to Germany, and Bethesda Softworks branded product will be part of this push.

As well as homeware, home décor and gifts, Fanattik will invest heavily in expanding its ranges of ‘affordable collectibles’ throughout this three-year extension.

Anthony Marks, M.D Fanattik, says: “Bethesda Softworks has such a rich heritage; we are looking forward to getting our teeth into both new and old titles and creating additional ranges of affordable gifts and collectibles that will continue to sell well for all our retail partners within Europe, and now beyond.”

Fanattik takes gaming portfolio to next level with major Bethesda Softworks extension

Fanattik, the award-winning pop culture specialist, has renewed and greatly expanded its licensing agreement with global video game giant, Bethesda Softworks.

The revamped and powered-up license will result not only in the continuation of Fanattik’s existing ranges featuring Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM and other popular Bethesda Softworks titles, but will also include upcoming new releases such as Redfall.

Additional territories beyond Europe that are now covered include Australia and the MENA region. 2022 is the self-proclaimed ‘Year of Exports’ for Fanattik. The company will be focusing on expanding its licensed gift ranges, which are currently available from market-leading pop culture retailers from Dubai to Germany, and Bethesda Softworks branded product will be part of this push.

As well as homeware, home décor and gifts, Fanattik will invest heavily in expanding its ranges of ‘affordable collectibles’ throughout this three-year extension.

Anthony Marks, M.D Fanattik, says: “Bethesda Softworks has such a rich heritage; we are looking forward to getting our teeth into both new and old titles and creating additional ranges of affordable gifts and collectibles that will continue to sell well for all our retail partners within Europe, and now beyond.”

FaNaTtiK expands its licensing deal with Yu-Gi-Oh!

Award-winning collectible and gift specialist FaNaTtiK has secured a three-year extension to its long-standing licensing agreement with the hit brand Yu-Gi-Oh!, covering additional new products and territories.

Yu-Gi-Oh! has been entertaining and engaging audiences globally for over 25 years through its Manga, TV series (with over 900 episodes), three feature films, consumer products, hit mobile games Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, as well as the immensely popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. 

“Some Anime brands may come and go but Yu-Gi-Oh! is an evergreen with a passionate fan base that appreciate the gifts and collectibles we have created over the years,” says Anthony Marks, M.D., FaNaTtiK. “We look forward to creating many more fan focused products featuring this global IP over the next three years and beyond.” 

Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing at Konami Cross Media NY, says: “FaNaTtiK is a tremendous partner for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand. Its wide range of unique gifts and collectibles have delighted fans in the European market. We are excited to extend our relationship with FaNaTtiK to include even more products we believe will continue to impress fans. FaNaTtiK’s passion and understanding of the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand shines through in what it creates.”

FaNaTtiK will be supplying the North American, UK, Europe MENA and Australasian markets via its own offices and network of distributers. As well as the vibrant independent trade where Yu-Gi-Oh! thrives, the company will have products that appeal to all levels of pop culture retailers, from online to supermarkets, with a wide spectrum of retail price points and limited-edition pieces.

 

Fanattik strengthens senior team with new appointment

Pop culture brand Fanattik, a licensing partner for Hasbro, Universal Studios, Capcom, Bethesda, Studio Canal, Konami and many more leading video game and film studios, has appointed Melissa Tudor as Creative Director. She will take control of the company’s creative strategy which is integral to the company’s continuing success.

Anthony Marks, M.D of Fanattik, says: “I am delighted to announce Melissa’s new role. She has been with Fanattik for more than three years, helping to shape our creative team, which in turn has made Fanattik into a fan favourite brand within the world of pop culture.”

The promotion comes at the end of a year that has seen phenomenal growth for the award-winning gift and collectible manufacturer, which supplies gift retailers throughout the UK, Europe and beyond with everything from SpongeBob Squarepants bottle openers to Jurassic Park playing cards, and sees them in good stead for 2022, the company’s self-proclaimed ‘Year Of Export’.

Fanattik strengthens senior team with new appointment

Pop culture brand Fanattik, a licensing partner for Hasbro, Universal Studios, Capcom, Bethesda, Studio Canal, Konami and many more leading video game and film studios, has appointed Melissa Tudor as Creative Director. She will take control of the company’s creative strategy which is integral to the company’s continuing success.

Anthony Marks, M.D of Fanattik, says: “I am delighted to announce Melissa’s new role. She has been with Fanattik for more than three years, helping to shape our creative team, which in turn has made Fanattik into a fan favourite brand within the world of pop culture.”

The promotion comes at the end of a year that has seen phenomenal growth for the award-winning gift and collectible manufacturer, which supplies gift retailers throughout the UK, Europe and beyond with everything from SpongeBob Squarepants bottle openers to Jurassic Park playing cards, and sees them in good stead for 2022, the company’s self-proclaimed ‘Year Of Export’.

Fanattik wins best Family Business at the Business Masters Awards

Fanattik, the pop culture specialist, is ending 2021 on a high, winning a Business Masters award at a ceremony held in Manchester earlier this month.

The gift and collectibles company, a licensee for Hasbro, Universal Studios, Microsoft, ViacomCBS and others, supplies all levels of European gift retail. The award crowns what has been a hugely successful year for the boutique gift supplier, which is also in the running for a Gift of the Year award with its SpongeBob SquarePants premium bottle opener.

“At the start of this year we moved into Fanattik HQ, launched our Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering collections as well as doubling our office team,” says Anthony Marks, M.D Fanattik. “Next year is going to be equally a whirlwind year as we pick up the keys to our second warehouse in February and have plenty of anniversaries to get our teeth into, such as 40 years of E.T. and Knight Rider as well the blockbuster that will be Jurassic World Dominion, which we are a also a gift licensee for.”

The Fanattik team was out in force to pick up the business award, and it was the first time many of them had been out together since winning Northwest Business Of The Year, organised by the Federation of Small Business, just prior to the pandemic.

Fanattik will be visiting London, Nuremberg and New York Toy Fair as well as the Las Vegas Licensing show. Retailers wishing to join the Fanattik family on their fan-focused journey are invited to email hello@fanattik.co.uk

 

Four Fanattik products make it into the Pop Insider Holiday Gift Guide

UK-based Fanattik, the pop culture specialist, has had four of its licensed products included in the prestigious Pop Insider Holiday Gift Guide.

After reviewing thousands of products from companies based all over the world, the magazine, widely seen as a bible for fans of pop culture, selected the 24k gold plated Rocky fight ticket under Collectibles, the Lord of the Rings Elessar Necklace under Accessories and the Harry Potter book cover artwork as well as their Lord of the Rings art print under Home Goods.

“This is a huge honour for us,” says Fanattik MD Anthony Marks. “Only the best in pop culture gifts get a chance to be in this gift guide and for us to have four pieces chosen is amazing.”

These awards come on top of the Fanattik SpongeBob SquarePants bottle opener being nominated for Gift of The Year 2021 by the British Gift Association.

Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for the Fantattik team with the planned launch of their Magic the Gathering collection, as well a range for what could be the biggest film blockbuster of next year: Jurassic World Dominion. Both collections will be unveiled to the European gift trade prior to Christmas 2021.

Fanattik is a licensee for Microsoft, Hasbro, ViacomCBS, Capcom, Universal Studios, Bethesda, Studio Canal, Studio MDHR and more. The company has won numerous awards with the latest being the UK Northwest Business of The Year organised by the Federation of Small Business just prior to the Covid crisis.

 

 

 

 

Fanattik names Get-Well Gamers its charity partner for 2022

The pop culture specialist, Fanattik, has named the gaming charity, Get-Well Gamers as its charity partner until the end of 2022. The partnership has been struck up as the firm’s means of ‘giving back to the community that has supported it since launch.’

Established in 2007, Fanattik has been developing film and gaming collectables for the geek culture market for the past 14 years. Its partnership with Get-Well Gamers not only reflects its appreciation for audience that has helped its success, but the role gaming plays with mental health improvement.

“Every member of staff at Fanattik HQ is a gamer, and we’re a multi-generational team, with some of us growing up with Atari’s and Amiga’s, and some growing up with PlayStations and Xboxes. We all recognise the importance of the problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and mental health improvement that comes with gaming, so supporting a gaming charity like Get-Well Gamers, was a no-brainer,” said Fanttik’s MD, Anthony Marks.

Get-Well Gamers was founded in 2016 and provides recycled consoles and games to hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings, where children may have long hospital stays, or are in circumstances in which recreational activities can be beneficial. They are currently linked up with almost 200 hospitals and organisations across the UK.

Fanattik is the licensee for many gaming franchises including Resident Evil, Sea of Thieves, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Banjo-Kazooie, Doom, Cuphead, and more. The team’s ranges of gaming gifts from 24k gold plated collectibles to limited edition pin badges can be found on sale at all levels of the European gift trade from HMV to Hamleys.

Fanattik is also an award-winning gift company, being crowned the North West Business of the Year awarded by the Federation of Small Business in 2020, their SpongeBob SquarePants bottle opener has been nominated for Gift Of the Year by the British Gift Association for 2021.

Get-Well Gamers were recently the subject of a BBC short film about the important work that they do, which you can watch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p072wh7k.