Bang on the Door Australasian Activity 2010-2011

FABric Animals Stacking Up Well for Australia
In 2010 Bang on the Door secured a new agreement with Jasnor Pty Ltd for Stationery and Infant Stacking Blocks for Australia featuring the FABric Animals brand. The Stacking Blocks were released in December 2010 and the stationery will be launched at the Australian Toy Fair in March 2011.

Kinnerton Advent
In 2010 BotD also signed a new deal with Kinnerton Confectionery Australia Pty Ltd for Seasonal & Non-Seasonal Confectionery for Australia. Currently in design phase the products, which include FABric Animals advent calendars, will be due to launch in the 2nd half of 2011.

Expansion of Publishing Programme to Ten Titles
Bang on the Door’s FABric Animals publishing partner, Ice Water Press, launched their range of Story, Activity and Board Books in Q3 2010 with wide retail distribution across Australia & New Zealand. In 2011 the range will expand with the introduction of two new board books & a FABric Animals Baby Record Book. Other new formats are in the planning stage including options for Book and Plush packs and a book and library bag.

Groovy Chick goes choc mad!
Waikato Valley Chocolates achieved excellent sell-through on the Bang on the Door Groovy Chick 2010 Easter confectionery in The Warehouse in New Zealand. As a result The Warehouse will be supporting a new range of product for Easter 2011.

Push for Plush
Other areas Bang on the Door will be focused on launching in 2011 are FABric Animals Plush Toys, Children's Apparel for Bang on the Door People characters and FABric Animals, Bath & Body products, Homewares & Bedding, Sporting Goods, Back to School products & Art & Craft.