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| Bobby Abley<!-- designer, not licensee, I don't think-->
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| Character Options<!--distributes Jazwares/WCT in the UK-->
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| sheets, comforters, pillows, blankets and curtains
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| CurePink<!--GB Eye products in Czech-->
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| https://www.gu-global.com/hk/weeklynews/special/pokemon/ https://www.gu-global.com/jp/ja/feature/pokemon/pc/
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| Anagram
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| Balloons
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| Mattel
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| Mega Construx internationally, UNO and other toys in Asia
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| Cake decoration items
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| Zak UK
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| UK
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| Lunchware
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| Stor
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| Continental Europe
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| Sicem
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| Italy
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| Giochi Preziosi
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| Italy
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| Chocoolate
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| North America and Europe
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| January 2011 - December 2018 (North America), potentially October 2017 - June 2020 (Europe)
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| Tiger Electronics
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| Toy & Hobby
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 6 October 2023

Pokémon USA took over licensing operations (I assume from Nintendo) in January 2006.

Company name Country/countries or region(s) Year(s) held Category/categories Link(s)
Jazwares (formerly Wicked Cool Toys) 2018 to present Master toy licensee
Character World Bedding
Danilo Promotions Calendars
Aykroyds & TDP Licensing Nightwear, underwear
Winning Moves U.K. Board games
Hasbro ? to 2007 Master toy licensee
Jakks Pacific 2007 to 2013 Master toy licensee https://jakkspacificinc.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/jakks-pacific-and-pokemon-usa-sign-master-toy-deal-hugely
TOMY 2013 to 2018 Master toy licensee
VIZ Media abt 1997 to present Manga, board books, pop-out activities
Basic Fun (second licensee in North America after Hasbro) 1998 to present
Loungefly
Difuzed Apparel
Global Brands Group
BOTI
Build-a-Bear Workshop Plush
EMP
PEZ
UltraPro Trading card game accessories
UNIQLO Apparel
Kawada Nanoblocks
Criminal Damage Apparel
Bobby Abley
H&M Apparel
Zara/Zara Kids Apparel
Bershka Apparel
Pull & Bear Apparel
Celio Apparel
Primark Apparel
Casetify
adidas
Character Options (distributes Jazwares/WCT in the UK and Ireland)
Springs Industries 1999 sheets, comforters, pillows, blankets and curtains Ravensburger Puzzles
OTL Technologies Headphones
Hori Video game accessories
RDS
Fashion UK
Branded Clothing International
TVM Fashion Lab
Bioworld Europe
Roy Lowe & Sons
VMC Accessories
Ambro
GB Eye
Kinnerton Confectionery
Scholastic
Banpresto
Funko
Bandai SAS
Madcow Entertainment
CyP Brands Evolution S.L.
USAopoly
CurePink
RockLove
Abrams Books Calendars
Egmont
Z/Z-Eshop
La Compagnie des Petits
IKKS
Original Stitch
Daniel Arsham
Jeremy Scott
GCDS
GU https://www.gu-global.com/hk/weeklynews/special/pokemon/ https://www.gu-global.com/jp/ja/feature/pokemon/pc/
Anagram Balloons https://anagramballoons.com/search/?q=pokemon
Mattel Mega Construx internationally, UNO and other toys in Asia
DecoPac Cake decoration items https://www.decopac.com/products/licensed-brands-characters/pokemon
Ground Up International Footwear
Franco Manufacturing Co. Bathroom curtains and mats, bedding, curtains, towels, water bottles
Bear Walker Skateboards
Longchamp Bags
A Bathing Ape Apparel
Erve Europe/Van Der Erve Apparel
Undiz Apparel
Geox Apparel
PowerA Video game accessories
Teknofun Electronics (lights and alarm clock)
Amscan Party goods
Zak UK UK Lunchware
Stor Continental Europe Lunchware
Sicem Italy Apparel
Giochi Preziosi Italy Distributes Jazwares/WCT toys
Cadbury
FA (The Football Association) Fustal promo
Sprayground Backpacks
Mad Engine Apparel
Dreamwave Swimwear
Idea Nuova Lamps
Trends International Posters
Thermos Water bottles
The Northwest Group Blankets
Chocoolate Hong Kong Apparel
BuySeasons Costumes
Robert Kaufman Fabric
thisisneverthat
Silver Buffalo Drinkware
C-Life/TeeFury Apparel
Disguise, Inc. (a subsidiary of Jakks Pacific) Costumes
Berkshire Fashions, Inc. Keychain plush
Rubie's Costume Company North America and Europe January 2011 - December 2018 (North America), potentially October 2017 - June 2020 (Europe) Costumes [1] [2]
SmileMakers Stickers (specifically for medical offices)
Cherokee Uniforms (Tooniforms) Medical scrubs
Zeon Clocks/watches
Applause Plush
Kellogg's Cereal, Eggo
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Breyers Ice Cream Bars
Conagra Banquet Chicken
Rexall Vitamins
Colgate Toothbrushes
Heinz Canned Pasta
Tiger Electronics Toy & Hobby
Trendmaster Toy & Hobby
RoseArt Toy & Hobby
Wizards of the Coast Toy & Hobby
Topps Toy & Hobby
Golden Books Publishing
Strategy Guide Partners Publishing
Pioneer Home Video Entertainment
Koch Records Entertainment
Atlantic Records Entertainment

Licensing agents/master licensees

Company name Country/countries or region(s) Year(s) active
Licensing Shop Canada
Exim Licensing Group Latin America
AKG Games Indonesia
The Infantree, Inc. The Phillippines
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