The newly founded division of The Jim Henson Company will represent Kamibashi's
oll Gang" as exclusive world wide licensing agent for consumer products
and entertainment
HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 11, 2009)- The HUB, the newly-formed division at The Jim Henson Company
responsible for licensing products for third party properties, has signed on with Kamibashi Corporation based in
Asheville, North Carolina to act as an exclusive licensing agent for THE STRING DOLL GANG, a band of kooky
characters in the form of handmade string figures, each with his or her own special power that is always positive
and helpful.
oll Gang" as exclusive world wide licensing agent for consumer products
and entertainment
HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 11, 2009)- The HUB, the newly-formed division at The Jim Henson Company
responsible for licensing products for third party properties, has signed on with Kamibashi Corporation based in
Asheville, North Carolina to act as an exclusive licensing agent for THE STRING DOLL GANG, a band of kooky
characters in the form of handmade string figures, each with his or her own special power that is always positive
and helpful.
"The String Doll Gang" has been growing steadily since the initial North American debut in May, 2005 to now
include over 50 unique characters. The HUB, led by Melissa Segal, Sr. VP of Global Consumer Products, will be
securing licensees for THE STRING DOLL GANG for larger scale dolls, apparel, accessories, home furnishings,
stationary, gifts, crafts, personal care, publishing, and video games. Additionally, The Jim Henson Company will
also be looking to develop the franchise as an entertainment property for features, television and new media.
"The HUB is a perfect licensing agency partner for Kamibashi because of The Jim Henson Company's long
history of creating and developing dynamic characters across all platforms whether it be entertainment or
consumer products", said Segal. "THE STRING DOLL GANG has become an international sensation and is in
over 1,000 US retail stores. The brand lends itself perfectly to an expanded universe of products for all ages and
will only continue to rise in popularity."
Each unique doll from THE STRING DOLL GANG collection comes with a woven fabric tag that won't rip or
wrinkle. The characters' names appear on the front of the tag, and their special powers are described on the
back. String Dolls currently retail for $10.00 each.
About The HUB
The HUB is a third party licensing banner operating under The Jim Henson Company established to acquire and
service global consumer products programs for external brands and entertainment properties. Melissa Segal,
Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products overseeing this initiative, is the former owner of licensing
firm, Brandolution, which established itself early on as a formidable and innovative marketing and consumer
products agency. Formed by The Jim Henson Company in 2009, The HUB is actively pursuing additional
opportunities to grow its portfolio of brands which currently includes Grillmaster, Skatelab, and The String Doll
Gang.
include over 50 unique characters. The HUB, led by Melissa Segal, Sr. VP of Global Consumer Products, will be
securing licensees for THE STRING DOLL GANG for larger scale dolls, apparel, accessories, home furnishings,
stationary, gifts, crafts, personal care, publishing, and video games. Additionally, The Jim Henson Company will
also be looking to develop the franchise as an entertainment property for features, television and new media.
"The HUB is a perfect licensing agency partner for Kamibashi because of The Jim Henson Company's long
history of creating and developing dynamic characters across all platforms whether it be entertainment or
consumer products", said Segal. "THE STRING DOLL GANG has become an international sensation and is in
over 1,000 US retail stores. The brand lends itself perfectly to an expanded universe of products for all ages and
will only continue to rise in popularity."
Each unique doll from THE STRING DOLL GANG collection comes with a woven fabric tag that won't rip or
wrinkle. The characters' names appear on the front of the tag, and their special powers are described on the
back. String Dolls currently retail for $10.00 each.
About The HUB
The HUB is a third party licensing banner operating under The Jim Henson Company established to acquire and
service global consumer products programs for external brands and entertainment properties. Melissa Segal,
Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products overseeing this initiative, is the former owner of licensing
firm, Brandolution, which established itself early on as a formidable and innovative marketing and consumer
products agency. Formed by The Jim Henson Company in 2009, The HUB is actively pursuing additional
opportunities to grow its portfolio of brands which currently includes Grillmaster, Skatelab, and The String Doll
Gang.
