TONNER DOLLS NAMED LICENSEE FOR TWILIGHT MOVIE
TONNER DOLL COMPANY NAMED NEWEST LICENSEE FOR SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT’S TWILIGHT.
Hurley, NY (September 22, 2008) – Tonner Doll Company, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-end collectible dolls and figures, has been granted the license for character figures based on the much-anticipated movie from Summit Entertainment, TWILIGHT.Sculpted in the likenesses of the film’s lead characters – Edward Cullen and Bella Swan – each fully-authorized, highly-collectible TONNER CHARACTER FIGURET (TCF) will give fans the opportunity to possess their very own Edward and Bella for all eternity.
TWILIGHT TONNER CHARACTER FIGUREST range from 15″-17″ tall with multiple articulated joints for expressive movement and mobility. They will feature hand-detailed face painting, rooted hair, and authentic costuming.
“TWILIGHT was the perfect project to help launch us further into the teen and adult market,” Robert Tonner, CEO and head designer of the TONNER Company says.
“I am a huge fan of Stephenie Meyer’s work and I intend to read everything
she writes,” Tonner explains. “She is unbelievably talented and it’s an
honor to be able to work on this project.”Tonner plans to release other characters from the film in addition to Edward and Bella. “I want to make them all,” Tonner admits. “I’m having such a blast reading the books and getting to know all of the characters. I’m also reviewing movie stills, sculpting and designing. I’m completely immersed in their world,” he says.
SOURCE: Cleolinda’s LJ page & ChancyRose
The CEO is a Twi-fan. Hopefully he will get the opportunity to make all of the characters into dolls. The hair sounds a little weird, but the costuming and hand painted faces will make them a collectible. Can you imagine how much fun you’ll have with an Edward and Bella doll with articulated joints? How do you think the dolls will turn out? Will you buy them?
