Genki Wear Acquires Buffy and Angel

[buffyfannumerouno]

I don't know if anyone got this email but I did, here's the whole email:

Buffy Jewelry is Back!,

For Release 11:15 a.m. EST
August 11, 2006


Genki Wear Acquires Prop Replica Jewelry Rights for
Buffy the Vampire SlayerTM and AngelTM from 20th Century Fox

Available early fourth quarter 2006

HUNT VALLEY, MD — August 11, 2006 — Today Genki Wear, LLC [Genki Wear] announced the acquisition of the licensing rights to manufacture and distribute prop replica jewelry based upon Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel from Fox Licensing & Merchandising. The first products in this special collection of licensed replicas will be available for pre-ordering through select retailers beginning August 1st 2006 with product expected to be on retailer shelves by October 15th, 2006.
“We are very excited to be able to bring key elements of Buffy and Angel to life. Whether its Anyanka’s Power Center Amulet or an elegant set of Buffy/Angel Claddaugh Rings, or even Spike’s Amulet from the episode, “The Chosen,” Buffy and Angel fans will cherish these replicas for years to come” said John D. McGonigle, Director General for Genki Wear.

“The Buffy and Angel franchises continue to resonate with its loyal fan base with no sign of slowing down. Genki Wear, LLC have developed a truly innovative brand extension with the launch of prop replica jewelry that will continue to fuel the appetite for these properties.” Said Michael Peikoff,’ Vice President of Domestic Licensing for 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising.
Genki Wear’s launch piece will be Anyanka’s Power Center Amulet and Necklace Prop Replica, followed shortly thereafter with the Slayer’s Cross Necklace and either the Gem of Amarah Ring or a set of high-quality Claddaugh Rings as worn by Buffy and Angel, just in time for Valentines Day.
Genki Wear hopes to build upon the great success that previous Buffy jewelry license holders experienced. McGonigle added, “Although this is second time the Slayer’s Cross Necklace has been produced, with strong retail support, we hope to produce a limited edition, high-quality solid sterling silver version the Buffy collectors have been demanding.”

More information about Genki Wear, as well as the opportunity to join their Newsletter, is available on the Genki Wear website, www.weargenkiwear.com


Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel are either registered trademarks or trademarks of 20th Century Fox in the United States and/or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.




About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
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For more information:
Genki Wear - John D. McGonigle, [phone], [e-mail]
Fox Licensing- Cynthia Pascoe, [phone], [e-mail]



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[SlayerLV]

this is awesome news. I usually only like the jewelry props anyways.