BLUEY – Wooden Carry Along House - Indoor & Outdoor Play, 22 Pieces Including 6 Characters & 15 Piece Puzzle Mat - Portable Activity Set for Kids 3 Years and Up – 23cm Tall & FSC Certified

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Since its first broadcast in 1922, the BBC has championed storytelling and built a reputation for innovation and quality. Across TV, radio and online, its output has had a significant impact on broadcasting and society, shaped social attitudes and demonstrated that the BBC has been a constant pioneer from its inception to the present day. As the BBC marks its centenary in 2022 it will mark the occasion with a series of special events and programmes to celebrate the unique role it plays in public life and reflecting its to inform, educate and entertain audiences in the UK and increasingly around the world. Bluey continues to grow its licensing programme in EMEA and existing licensee Ravensburger has signed a new agreement with BBC Studios to cover France, Italy and Nordics and to expand its range of products in the UK including the introduction of proprietary games including Memory and Labyrinth. Widely lauded by parents and press alike for its heartfelt and funny portrayal of family life and celebration of play, the series follows Bluey, a 6-year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family – including younger sister Bingo and parents Bandit and Chilli – as well as friends and community into her world of fun and discovery. When the weather’s not so great, we’ve got play time covered too – with a brilliant variety of indoor games, puzzles and books to fire their imagination, whether they’re just learning to read or are at a more advanced stage. We’ll have works by popular children’s authors, and books designed to help them learn about the world, right from an early age. Bluey is produced by Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS (Australia) and co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios. Financed in association with Screen Australia, Bluey is proudly 100% created, written, animated, and post produced in Brisbane Queensland, Australia, with funding from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and the Australian Government.

Season three of Bluey debuted on ABC TV in Australia in November 2021 and is set to be released globally on Disney platforms later this year. US and CanadaAustralia is the home of Bluey and fans here are absolutely buzzing about the new June episodes,” said Kate O’Connor, Head of Licensing and Brands, BBC Studios ANZ. “The second half of 2022 will bring more exciting Bluey news that we can’t wait to surprise our fans with!” UK

In summer, you’ll find all sorts of great outdoor toys and games, with trampolines, climbing frames, bouncy castles, garden games and sports like tennis and badminton, waterslides and much more. And with bigger outdoor toys, we can even deliver them direct to your door. Love for Bluey continues to soar all across the globe, and we’re excited to be teaming up with each of these category-leading companies to provide many new ways for preschoolers and their families to experience the fun and imaginative adventures that make the series such a standout." — Suzy Raia, SVP Consumer Products and Business Development, BBC Studios Americas These licensing agreements follow closely on the heels of the announcement of BBC Studios’ new global partnership with Hasbro for co-branded Monopoly Jr. and Trouble games along with Play-Doh. VTech have also announced details of their Bluey products which are set to go on sale this year in the US, Canada, Australia and UK with New Zealand and France to follow. In addition, BBC Studios has just signed a new pan-European deal (inc. UK) with HTI Toys for large role play, cases, bubbles and outdoor toys. In Mexico, the Bluey licensing programme keeps expanding into other categories following Bandai’s very successful toy launch last year. Starting this June and extending into the fall, new licensed assortments ranging from party goods to apparel and publishing will launch in Mexico, with the following partners: Granmark, Ruz, Stor, Union Kids, Novelty Corp and Penguin Random House.Consumer demand for Bluey products is very strong and we look forward to working with these partners to develop offerings that will enhance fans' connection to the brand every day.”