LONDON, ON. November 12, 2019 — Big Blue Bubble and Wind Sun Sky Entertainment are thrilled to announce that their playful line of musical My Singing Monsters collectibles, created in partnership with PlayMonster LLC, has been selected as a finalist in the Collectible of the Year category for the Toy of the Year Awards.
The collectible toy line features a medley of fan-favorite characters from Big Blue Bubble’s flagship mobile game My Singing Monsters. Each toy sings a unique, charming tune by itself or in harmony with other nearby toys bringing the game to life thanks to state-of-the-art technology. The My Singing Monsters musical collectibles were selected from hundreds of impressive nominees as a finalist for the renowned 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards - dubbed the “Oscars” of the toy industry. Fans can vote for the toys in the Collectible of the Year category at www.toyawards.org.
“We’re extremely pleased that our partnership with PlayMonster has lead to this prestigious nomination by the Toy of the Year Awards,” said Big Blue Bubble founder & CEO Damir Slogar. “PlayMonster has been creatively invested in My Singing Monsters from the very beginning of our collaboration, and it shows in the quality of the toys we’ve created together.”
“With its huge cast of characters, My Singing Monsters was a clear choice to adapt into a line of collectibles. Their nomination as a finalist in the Collectible of the Year category is evidence of that,“ said Catherine Winder, CEO and Executive Producer of Wind Sun Sky Entertainment. “The game’s charming characters and catchy music make for the perfect interactive toy.”
Winners of the 2020 Toy of the Year Awards will be announced on Friday, February 21st. For more information and to vote for My Singing Monsters in the Collectible of the Year category, visit www.toyawards.org.
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For more information, please contact:
Big Blue Bubble: Karen Chalmers, Marketing Director, karench@bigbluebubble.com
About My Singing Monsters
My Singing Monsters is a beloved and critically acclaimed top-grossing game on the App Store and Google Play, with more than 70 million players worldwide. The free-to-play family-friendly title explores rich intriguing worlds as players are engaged in discovery, creativity, and delight by breeding and feeding Singing Monsters to build unique melodies.
Big Blue Bubble has transformed My Singing Monsters into an award-winning franchise that now spans gaming, licensing, books, merchandising, and digital media. More information can be found at www.bigbluebubble.com/my-singing-monsters/.
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About Big Blue Bubble
Big Blue Bubble is an established video game developer with over 15 years of experience creating fun, innovative, and accessible titles. They develop games on a variety of platforms that inspire creativity and encourage people of all ages to embrace their playful side.
Big Blue Bubble is a pioneer in the gaming industry and has developed more than 100 titles since it was incorporated in 2004. Having entered the field long before the days of modern consoles and smartphones, they maintain a proven track record of being the first to market with a variety of innovations in technology and game design, including original gameplay mechanics and revolutionary cross-platform game engines. These milestones have established Big Blue Bubble as a long-standing industry veteran.
Big Blue Bubble’s commitment to producing fun, engaging games has earned the studio recognition from prestigious organizations around the world, including awards from Deloitte, BAFTA, and IGN. Big Blue Bubble continues to produce award-winning titles that stand the test of time, including their top-grossing flagship franchise, My Singing Monsters. More information about Big Blue Bubble can be found at www.bigbluebubble.com.
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About Wind Sun Sky Entertainment
Wind Sun Sky Entertainment is a Canadian multimedia entertainment company led by former LucasFilm executive, Catherine Winder (Invincible, The Angry Birds Movie 1 & 2, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics). Based in Vancouver Canada, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS) builds franchises with a focus on creator-driven content for the global marketplace producing in all mediums including interactive, film, television (live-action and animation) and games. Under the WSS umbrella is Skybound North, who use expertise in building global brands to expand IP from Skybound’s vast library as well as new IP into the right forms of content, merchandise and beyond. WSS is currently in production on an animated TV adaptation of Invincible for Amazon, and in development on the successful Canadian mobile game My Singing Monsters, which is being adapted into television, interactive, merchandise and more.
About PlayMonster LLC
Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Mirari®, Farkle, SET® games, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.
