URBAN VINYL ICON KIDROBOT JOINS NECA FAMILY OF COMPANIES
The press tagline read: "URBAN VINYL ICON KIDROBOT JOINS NECA FAMILY OF COMPANIES. Will Again Be Run as an Artist-Driven Company Under the Creative Direction of Frank Kozik" = and I let out a silent *gasp* even before reading the below text. The toy times are'a'changing, folks!
PRESS RELEASE: (Hillside, NJ – November 19, 2014) "In an announcement sure to bring cheers and tears of joy to die-hard fans and artists, KR Purchase, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of National Entertainment Collectibles Association) and Kidrobot today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which KR Purchase will acquire Kidrobot. The globally recognized creator of designer vinyl toys joins the growing NECA family of specialty entertainment companies, and will proceed as an artist-run company under the creative direction of Frank Kozik, renowned graphic artist and creator of the Labbit urban vinyl toy line."
"“It’s rare to have the opportunity to join forces with an artist-centric company like this,”" said Joel Weinshanker, COO of NECA. "We are doubly thrilled to be able to allow it to grow organically and flourish on its own, which is what we’re certain it will do with the involvement of Frank Kozik as Creative Director."
“When Joel and NECA approached us about joining forces, about his intention to support us and allow Kidrobot to move forward with autonomy, I knew we had found the right partner," said Bob Africa, President of Kidrobot. "The timing of Frank agreeing to join us could not have been better and we are incredibly excited about Kidrobot’s future."
"Today, I am joining Kidrobot as Creative Director.
I know there are a swirl of rumors and half-truths out there, so here’s the facts: Kidrobot is now wholly owned by NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association). NECA is a dominant force in both the collectible toy and entertainment fields.
This new situation basically means Kidrobot is gonna kick a lot of ass, no limits imposed. This is a killer opportunity I simply could not pass up. I am extremely proud and excited for my new role.
NEXT LEVEL. ANTI-GRAVITATIONAL. FULLY MULTI-DIMENSIONAL." - Frank Kozik, Creative Director for Kidrobot.
PRESS CONTINUES: "Kidrobot will remain headquartered in their Boulder offices, while they are supported by NECA’s (located in Hillside, NJ) vast network of suppliers, creatives and internal team members."
