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McFarlane Toys and VIZ Media New Licensing Agreement for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War

May 22, 2024

Tempe, AZ, May 22, 2024 – McFarlane Toys, a leader in the collectibles category, proudly announces the signing of a new licensing agreement with VIZ Media, a leading producer of manga and anime. This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter as McFarlane Toys expands their anime collectibles with the iconic BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War series.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the upcoming line of 7” scale action figures capture the essence of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War characters. Featuring ultra-articulation and boasting up to 22 moving parts, fans can expect a full range of dynamically posable characters and endless play possibilities.

The anticipated product launch is late Summer 2024 and will be available both online and at select retailers.

“We are excited to be partnering with VIZ Media and BLEACH to bring these unique and interesting characters to life. McFarlane Toys is always on the look for super cool brands and BLEACH is one of them. I think anime fans will be eager to add these action figures to their collection.” – Todd McFarlane, Founder and CEO McFarlane Toys

“We at VIZ Media, are looking forward to the release of these beautiful BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War figures with McFarlane. Whether you’re a lover of BLEACH from 20 years ago or new to the BLEACH fandom, these figures will not disappoint. We’re excited to be bringing the Soul Reapers and Quincies to life with McFarlane!” – Stephanie Fradue, Sr. Manager of Licensing, Hardlines

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About MCFARLANE TOYS
Founded over 30 years ago by Todd McFarlane, the Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director and the creator of Spawn, McFarlane Toys is a global toy company and an industry leader and innovator. As a design driven company known for unparalleled attention to detail, McFarlane has set the bar in the action figure category. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona McFarlane has offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Montreal.

About VIZ Media
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.

Expert leaders in developing innovative and premium consumer wares, coupled with an iconic Consumer Products portfolio: Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, BLEACH, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and Inuyasha amongst others, VIZ Media is known for shaping licensing programs that create culture and make brands industry pacesetters.

VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc. Magazine’s 2023 Best Places to Work. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/