Nickelodeon, Fuhu Sign Multi-Year Deal To Produce And Distribute Nickelodeon-Themed Tablet Accessories

March 20, 2013 – Nickelodeon and Fuhu, Inc. today announced a multi-year deal to produce and distribute Nickelodeon-themed tablet accessories and nabi Jr. tablets pre-loaded with the network’s content. The first release of the partnership is the recently launched, touch screen nabi Jr. tablet, filled with educational apps, games, and videos, from hit Nickelodeon preschool series including, Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi and Bubble Guppies. This spring, a line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired mobile tablet accessories, such as character bumpers, Kinabis and stands, will be available nationwide.

“We are thrilled to partner with Fuhu, Inc.; they are a leader in designing state of the art devices and kid-friendly mobile tablet accessories,” said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President, Global Toys and Consumer Electronics, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. “Bringing our captivating characters and adventure-filled stories to the nabi Jr. tablets and our line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed accessories offers Nickelodeon fans a deeper connection with their favorite properties wherever they are.”

“We are honored to partner with Nickelodeon, a company that is synonymous with rich and engaging kids and family entertainment, and is genuinely humbling to be creating a unique technology platform like nabi Jr. in collaboration with Nick Jr. content.  We believe that this partnership will bring children consumer electronics, learning and entertainment to the next level,” said Jim Mitchell, CEO of Fuhu, Inc.

“As a leader in entertainment and education, we are thrilled to bring Nickelodeon content to nabi Jr. tablets. Our preschool fans, with their parents, can learn while interacting with characters they love across games, videos and books,” said Vikram Goel, Vice President, Games, Nickelodeon Group.