Known as a pretty crazy kids TV show, Almost Naked Animals receives fantastic audience figures each time it is shown on CITV and ITV1. With the all animal cast being shaved and only dressed in their underwear, viewers initially did a double take at the sheer audacity of the characters!
Those clever people at Character Options thought the characters would translate into some brilliant Almost Naked Animals toys. After gaining the master toy licence for construction themes, they’ve announced that the first toys will hit retailer’s warehouses in Autumn 2012.
Released under their Character Building brand, the Almost Naked Animals toys will consist initially of micro figures and a selection of construction playsets. Jon Diver, the Character Options Managing Director, said: “Adding Almost Naked Animals to our Character Building line up is a complete coup for the brand. The age suitability is perfect and the property holds some exciting possibilities that have not been seen before in the construction micro figure market.”
Talking plush characters from the show are expected to be very popular toys, with US firm Underground Toys awarded the licence to create some innovative soft toys. Another US based firm, Basic Fun, will create handheld electronic games, play balls and basic soft toys.
If you simply can't wait for the official toys to be released, have a go at creating your own Almost Naked Animals paper toys using the templates from the CITV website.
No doubt there will be huge demand for Almost Naked Animals soft toys, collectable figures and action figures as well as games puzzles and playsets. Kids will be clamouring for anything to do with Howie, the Banana Cabana manager, and all his friends like Batty, Bunny, Duck and Octo - not forgetting Narwhal, Sloth, Poodle and Piggy. Kids can expect to see many more characters being added as the show develops.
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