Strawberry Shortcake #2
Georgia Ball (w) • Amy Mebberson (a & c)
Bake off! Strawberry made it through the regional cooking competition and is on her way to Big Apple City, but her struggle to win the prize is just getting started. Ruthless competitor, Steve Piemanne, has more tricks up his rolled-up sleeves planned to put the Purple Pie Shop on top.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Strawberry Shortcake #1
Georgia Ball (w) • Amy Mebberson (a & c)
Strawberry Shortcake returns to comics! And along with her comes the return of one of her most nefarious foes, the Purple Pie Man! Join us for the launch of this berry special two-part story re-introducing everyone’s favorite bad baker to the current Strawberry Shortcake mythos!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Ape Entertainment Debuts Strawberry Shortcake Comic Classic on App Store
SAN DIEGO, CA – June 6, 2011 – Ape Entertainment, along with American Greetings Properties, the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM), today announced the Strawberry Shortcake classics issue No. 1 from 1985 is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Download directly by visiting http://itunes.apple.com/app/strawberry-shortcake-comics/id481026839.
Digitally recolored to enhance the fun and fruity colors that Strawberry Shortcake is known for, “The Great Pie Baking Contest” classic is available for the first time in digital format and features Strawberry, Huckleberry Pie, and all their friends. For more than three decades Strawberry Shortcake has been a favorite with moms and daughters for teaching wholesome values, going on fantasy adventures and proving that little girls can do big things.
“Our initial release of the first-ever digital comics app for Strawberry Shortcake has exceeded expectations by ten fold. We’re very excited to offer those same fans a new digital twist on a proven classic,” said David Hedgecock, CEO of Ape Entertainment. “It’s an important series for us that helps teach fans about friendship and cooperation. It’s berry, berry special.”
Strawberry Shortcake “The Great Pie Baking Contest” classic app is available for $.99 on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.iTunes.com/appstore.
With the addition of app enhancements included in the digital downloads of the comics to assist consumers in locating their nearest comic book retailer, Ape hopes that Strawberry Shortcake will inspire new readers to discover the exciting world of comics through their local comic book shops.
For more information, please visit www.Ape-Entertainment.com or www.KiZoic.com.
About Ape Entertainment
Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E. Erwin. Comic book home to such popular titles as CUT THE ROPE (based on the popular app game), LITTLE GREEN MEN and the Eisner Award nominated SCRATCH9. Ape Entertainment is also the North American publisher for licensed properties including POCKET GOD, SHREK, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, KUNG FU PANDA, RICHIE RICH, CASPER and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE. For the latest news about, please follow us at Facebook.com/ApeEntertainment, www.twitter.com/ApeComics or visit www.ApeComics.com.
Official Press Release
Strawberry Shortcake Celebrates 30 Sweet Years with First-Ever Digital Comic App
SAN DIEGO, CA – December 13, 2011 – Ape Entertainment and CPLG, Cookie Jar Entertainment’s licensing arm and global licensing agent for Strawberry Shortcake™, along with American Greetings Properties, the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM), today announced the Strawberry Shortcake digital comic series is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPod® touch and iPad for the first time in history.
For more than three decades Strawberry Shortcake has been a favorite with moms and daughters for teaching wholesome values, going on fantasy adventures and proving that little girls can do
big things. Developed by Ape Entertainment’s digital partner iVerse Media, the Strawberry Shortcake digital comic app is free to download and features a preview of the first issue at no additional cost and offers the first three issues for $1.99 each. Each issue contains three stories, including one 16-page story, and two four-page stories.
“We’re very proud to be a part of the first time Strawberry Shortcake has ever been a digital comic series,” said Brent E. Erwin, Ape Co-Publisher. “Beyond it being an iconic series, Strawberry Shortcake teaches very important values in a fun and creative way. And we’re extremely excited to be producing it.”
With the addition of app enhancements included in the digital downloads of the comics to assist consumers in locating their nearest comic book retailer, Ape hopes that Strawberry Shortcake will inspire new readers to discover the exciting world of comics through their local comic book shops.
For more information, please visit www.Ape-Entertainment.com or www.KiZoic.com.
About Ape Entertainment:
Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E. Erwin. Comic book home to such popular titles as CUT THE ROPE (based on the popular app game), LITTLE GREEN MEN and the Eisner Award nominated SCRATCH9. Ape Entertainment is also the North American publisher for licensed properties including POCKET GOD, SHREK, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, KUNG FU PANDA, RICHIE RICH, CASPER and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE. For the latest news about, please follow us at Facebook.com/ApeEntertainment, www.twitter.com/ApeComics or visit www.ApeComics.com.
About Cookie Jar Group
The Cookie Jar Group of Companies is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment, consumer products and education companies with offices around the globe. Cookie Jar Entertainment is a leader in the creation, production and marketing of animated and live-action programming. Its library of nearly 6,000 half-hour episodes of television features some of the world’s most recognizable series including Caillou, Inspector Gadget, The Doodlebops and Johnny Test. The company controls Cookie Jar TV, the weekend morning block on CBS, and has a one-third interest in international children’s television channel KidsCo. Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Jaroo.com is the premiere web video destination for kids with the largest independent selection of full-length children’s TV series and movies online. Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, (CPLG) Cookie Jar’s full-service international licensing agency, represents numerous entertainment, sport and design brands such as Strawberry Shortcake, Richard Scarry, St. Andrews Links, and Skelanimals. For more information, please visit www.cjar.com.
About CPLG
CPLG is one of the world’s leading entertainment and sport licensing agencies with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Japan. CPLG, the licensing arm of Cookie Jar, has more than 35 years of experience in the licensing industry. CPLG’s often-imitated company structure provides each of its clients with dedicated licensing, marketing and industry professionals and a fully-integrated design, legal and accounting service. For more information, please visit www.cplg.com.
About American Greetings Properties
American Greetings Properties (AGP) is the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation. Built upon the successful re-launches of Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake licensed products, which have garnered over $5 billion in retail sales worldwide combined since 2002, AGP develops multi-platform campaigns for its properties through digital media, entertainment, marketing and merchandising. In addition to Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake, AGP’s active classic brands include Holly Hobbie, Popples and Madballs, as well as new properties Twisted Whiskers, Maryoku Yummy and TinPo. Children can experience AGP online at www.agkidzone.com. For more information on AGP, visit www.agpbrands.com.
About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. The Company’s major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com through AG Interactive, Inc. (the Company’s online division). In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.
Official Press Release
G.I. JOE 3.75″ SGT. SLAUGHTER Special Edition Figure
(Ages: 5 & up; Approximate Retail Price: $12.99 each; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth # 3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Sgt. Slaughter returns to the G.I. JOE universe at Comic-Con in two different styles! The primary figure is styled with a USA tank top, whistle, non-removable hat, championship belt, baton and a microphone. The variant figure (sold separately), in the Triple-T styling, comes with a whistle, non-removable hat, machine gun, and a revolver. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
LITTLEST PET SHOP 2010 Collectors Special Edition Pet
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $8.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth # 3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Inspired by 1970s mod, this LITTLEST PET SHOP hippo pet is ready to make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con in 2010. The vibrant pet features vintage metallic rainbow and star graphics. Complete with colorful packaging, this happy hippo is sure to be the shining star in any LITTLEST PET SHOP pet collection. This HasbroToyShop.com exclusive launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2010! In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MARVEL UNIVERSE IRON MAN 2 MIGHTY MUGG Special Edition
(Ages 6 and up; Approximate Retail Price $15.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Hasbro worked closely with TONY STARK and STARK INDUSTRIES to create the ultra-hip vinyl collectible MARVEL UNIVERSE IRON MAN 2 MIGHTY MUGG figure. Styled after IRON MAN’s Mark VI armored suit, the figure features a retractable visor on its helmet and is highlighted in premium commemorative foil packaging. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD 3-PACK Special Edition
(Ages 3 and up; Approximate Retail Price $12.99)
Marvel Comics fans have enjoyed collecting Hasbro’s hundreds of fun, uniquely styled MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD figures since the line’s introduction in 2007. At this year’s Comic-Con International, the MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD makes its San Diego debut with a special edition 3-pack from Hasbro that includes IRON MAN, the MAYOR OF SUPERHERO CITY, and DR. DOOM – in his bathrobe, slippers and holding a coffee mug[LM1] <#_msocom_1> ! In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MARVEL UNIVERSE 19” GALACTUS FIGURE Special Edition
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $59.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Fans at Comic-Con International will be introduced to the massive MARVEL UNIVERSE 19” GALACTUS FIGURE packaged on a 27-inch blister card! Both the blister card and its special edition outer box are adorned with one-of-a-kind artwork by Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics’ editor-in-chief. The figure features a variety of lights and sounds and is Hasbro’s largest single-carded figure ever! In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” CAPTAIN AMERICA FIGURE Special Edition
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $9.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Hasbro is excited to introduce fans at Comic-Con International to its special edition MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” CAPTAIN AMERICA FIGURE! This classic CAPTAIN AMERICA figure is styled in the character’s World War II gear, complete with a removable helmet and triangular, badge-shaped shield. The figure’s packaging features artwork by Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics’ editor-in-chief. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” SPIDER-MAN FIGURE Special Edition
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $9.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)Hasbro is offering its special edition MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” SPIDER-MAN FIGURE to fans at Comic-Con International! This is the first time the Spider-Man movie franchise styling will be featured in the 3.75-inch scale. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” THOR FIGURE Special Edition
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $9.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Hasbro is offering fans at Comic-Con International the opportunity to purchase its special edition MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” THOR FIGURE, which is designed in the styling of Marvel’s highly popular Thor: Ages of Thunder comics series. The figure includes THOR’S legendary hammer and features special edition packaging adorned with artwork by Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics’ editor-in-chief. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
MY LITTLE PONY 2010 Special Edition Pony
(Ages 3 and up; Approximate Retail Price $14.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
The popular special edition MY LITTLE PONY figure, available each year at San Diego Comic-Con, will have fans kicking it old “skool” in 2010. The exclusive pony features funky graffiti graphics, in addition to colorful “Pony Power” and “Pony Life” tags. This vibrant pony is housed in a unique package with two clear “peek-a-boo” MY LITTLE PONY silhouettes on either side of the box. This HasbroToyShop.com exclusive launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2010! In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
STAR WARS DARTH MAUL & OWEN LARS COMIC 2-PACK Special Edition
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $14.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Hasbro is offering STAR WARS fans the STAR WARS DARTH MAUL & OWEN LARS COMIC 2-PACK at this year’s convention. The item includes a reprint of the “STAR WARS: Visionaries” comic book and two 3.75” figures – DARTH MAUL and OWEN LARS – and will feature a special, limited edition outer package.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Special Edition Doll
(Ages 3 and up; Approximate Retail Price $17.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth # 3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Dressed for her debut in a funky pink hat inspired by her cat CUSTARD, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE is making her first HasbroToyShop.com appearance at San Diego Comic-Con in 2010. The special edition doll comes with colorful removable fashions and chic accessories. This stylish STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE doll marks the re-introduction of the original 5” scale. The STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE doll and her cat CUSTARD are housed in a specially designed package that opens to display them for all to see! This HasbroToyShop.com exclusive launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2010! In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT PROWL MIGHTY MUGGS Special Edition Figure
(Ages: 6 & up; Approximate Retail Price: $15.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth # 3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
The TRANSFORMERS Universe and ultra-hip vinyl collectibles collide at Comic-Con International when Hasbro introduces AUTOBOT PROWL as a MIGHTY MUGGS figure for the very first time. Designed in the character’s classic Generation 1 style – and equipped with his signature blaster – this product is highlighted in premium commemorative foil packaging. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT BLASTER Special Edition Figure
(Ages: 5 & up; Approximate Retail Price: $49.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth # 3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
You may want to look again, because what you thought was just a retro boombox is actually a “ROBOT IN DISGUISE!” Hasbro is excited to offer Comic-Con International attendees its TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT BLASTER Special Edition figure. Designed in the character’s classic 1984 styling, this special AUTOBOT BLASTER figure includes its three cassette tapes/battle companions: STEELJAW, RAMHORN and EJECT. In addition to being available at Comic-Con, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com after the convention.
