McFarlane has announced another new licensing agreement, this time with AMC for The Walking Dead Universe. This is a return to a property McFarlane created products for back in 2016 through 2018 as part of the Color Tops line. This new announcement is not specific about what products we may see - but we'd expect the 7-inch figures to be a likely output. Read the full press release below.
Los Angeles, Calif. February 27, 2024 - McFarlane Toys, a leader in the collectibles category, proudly announces the signing of a new licensing agreement with AMC for The Walking Dead Universe.
This strategic partnership allows McFarlane Toys to bring both physical and digital collectibles to fans worldwide, spanning the expansive The Walking Dead Universe, including the latest series, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, with new episodes currently airing Sundays on AMC and AMC+, following the epic love story of two fan-favorite characters, Rick and Michonne.
“The Walking Dead has captivated audiences on a global scale with its compelling storytelling and unforgettable characters. We are thrilled to rekindle our collaboration with the AMC team on this iconic franchise, to bring fans an extraordinary collection of high-quality collectibles,” said Cristy Collins, Vice President of Licensing at McFarlane Toys.
"As The Walking Dead Universe enters its epic second chapter, the timing couldn’t be better to expand our partnership with McFarlane Toys,” said Clayton Neuman, Head of Games and Franchise for AMC. “Our fans are always hungry for more, and McFarlane’s unique, detailed figures inspired by our exciting new series will be a welcome addition to any collector’s shelf.”
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 AMC
AMC is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed original programs on television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series with Mad Men in 2008, which then went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before Breaking Bad won it in 2013 and 2014, and the network’s series The Walking Dead is the highest-rated series in cable television history. AMC’s current original series include Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, Fear the Walking Dead, Dark Winds, The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, and forthcoming series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, Parish, Monsieur Spade and Orphan Black: Echoes, among others. AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand, mobile, and on AMC+, the company’s premium streaming bundle featuring content from across AMC and sister networks BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV as well as streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited.
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