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Mega Bloks: Despicable Me 2 Sets

MEGA Brands announces new partnership with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to launch Despicable Me™ building sets this holiday season

'#MINIONMONTAGE CHALLENGE' RAMPS UP TO LAUNCH

MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2014 - MEGA® Brands Inc., a member of the Mattel family of companies, has announced today a multi-year global licensing partnership with Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) to develop a new kids construction line based on the phenomenally successful Despicable Me franchise from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment.

MEGA Brands' new partnership with UP&L will introduce builders and fans to the only toy line that brings the iconic and playful world of Minions to life through building. In stores as of December 2014, the Mega Bloks® Despicable Me construction sets will offer fully buildable iconic characters, locations and vehicles, inspired by the blockbuster sequel, Despicable Me 2.

Mattel to Acquire MEGA Brands

Mattel to Expand its Playing Field with Acquisition of MEGA Brands

MEGA Brands to Add Its Leading Construction and Arts & Crafts Portfolio to the Mattel Family of Companies and Best-Selling Brands

Transaction Highlights

  • MEGA Brands shareholders will receive C$17.75 per share in cash ("Purchase Price")
  • The transaction represents a total enterprise value of approximately US$460 million, including the net debt of MEGA Brands to be assumed or repaid by Mattel, and is about 9.8 times MEGA Brands' preliminary estimated FY 2013 EBITDA of approximately $47 million
  • Senior Secured Debentures will be refinanced at closing and holders will receive 105% of par plus any accrued and unpaid interest
  • MEGA Brands shareholders holding approximately 39% of MEGA Brands common shares have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & MONTREAL -- February 28, 2014 -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB, MB.WT, MB.NT) announced today a definitive agreement for Mattel's acquisition, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., of MEGA Brands for US$460 million.

Mega Bloks Outlet Store Open in Laval, Quebec

Mega Bloks Outlet Store opens for the 2013 holiday season

Discover Mega Bloks Building Events & Great Holiday Deals Now!

MONTREAL, Dec. 5, 2013 - MEGA Brands, the Montreal-based maker of Mega Bloks building toys, celebrates the launch of the all-new Mega Bloks Outlet Store at Centropolis Laval. From December 4th through the 29th, families can discover great deals on some of the season's hottest building toys for fans of all ages. Special offers include volume discounts & door crasher deals, as well as special pricing across all featured categories.

The one-stop-shop will offer much more, with two play areas complete with building tables, thousands of blocks, and building tutorials for kids to enjoy. Shoppers will also have the chance to take pictures with the MegaMan mascot, and several life-size Mega Bloks builds, including a Mega Bloks Hot Wheels® BoneShaker™.

Location:
MEGA BLOKS OUTLET STORE
1799, avenue Pierre-Péladeau
Laval, Québec, H7T 2Y5

Store Hours: Open Daily, from December 4th to December 29th inclusively.

Mega Bloks: Call Of Duty Collector Construction Sets

MEGA Brands and Activision Announce New Premium Call Of Duty® Line Of Collector Construction Sets

Be one of the first to experience the new Call of Duty Construction Sets at New York Comic Con

MONTREAL AND NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2013 - MEGA Brands Inc. and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, today announced a new premium line of Mega Bloks Collector Construction Sets based on the Call of Duty® franchise. The brand new line will be celebrated with an exclusive launch event at this week's Comic Con in New York, one of pop culture's biggest conventions from October 10th to the 13th.

The Call of Duty Collector Construction Sets bring a new level of sophistication and detail never before seen in the highly collectible construction category.

Call of Duty Collector Construction Sets are part of a multi-year, global license with Activision that expands upon the two companies' remarkable success in developing innovative, creative and entertaining construction collectibles.

Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Construction Sets

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Mega Bloks Hot Wheels™ Construction Sets Unveiled At New York Toy Fair

MEGA Brands and Mattel continue to expand construction lines

MONTREAL/NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2013 - MEGA Brands launches its brand-new Mega Bloks Hot Wheels™ collection today at the 2013 American International Toy Fair. Toy insiders will get a full preview of the highly-anticipated construction line hitting stores this summer.

Following their successful launch of the Mega Bloks Barbie line in Holiday 2012, MEGA Brands and Mattel continue to expand the construction category with a full range of building sets based on the iconic and best-selling Hot Wheels® brand. Mega Bloks Hot Wheels brings together the speed, action and performance of this world famous boys brand with easy building fun, cool action features and the world's first collectible Hot Wheels micro-action-figures.

July 16: Power Rangers MEGA Mural Presentation

Event: Mega Bloks and Power Rangers present the "MEGA Mural" to Motiva Associates, a service provider for families in southern California.

Date: Monday, July 16th, 2012

Time: 4:30pm (PDT)

Location: Motiva Associates located at 282 Landis Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

SAN DIEGO, CA, July 13, 2012 - Come join the Power Rangers and the Mega Bloks team as they deliver their "MEGA Mural" to the devoted volunteers and children at Motiva Associates.

What is the MEGA Mural?
Mega Bloks created the ultimate building experience at this year's San Diego Comic-Con (July 12th to 15th), by transforming their booth into a community build wall -- the MEGA Mural. Mega Bloks invited Comic-Con guests to visit their booth to add as many blocks as they wished to the MEGA Mural in order to help build a giant Mega Bloks Power Rangers Red Ranger Mask.

Mega Bloks, an active supporter of organizations dedicated to autism, would like to reward Motiva Associates with the MEGA Mural for their dedication to children and families affected by this disorder.

Mega Bloks: Skylanders Giants Sets & Puzzles

 Skylanders Giants Sets & Puzzles

MEGA Brands and Activision announce worldwide licensing partnership

MEGA BLOKS Toys Based on SKYLANDERS Giants Coming This Fall

MONTREAL, May 30, 2012 - MEGA Brands Inc. and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., announced today that they have entered into a multi-year, global licensing partnership to develop MEGA BLOKS & MEGA PUZZLES toys and puzzles inspired by Skylanders Giants™, the sequel to the #1 new kids videogame IP of 2011 - Skylanders Spyro's Adventure™.

The phenomenally successful Skylanders Spyro's Adventure video game franchise was the first ever to successfully merge physical toys and a virtual game world across leading videogame consoles. Starting this fall, Mega Bloks will take this adventure to another level by offering kids and collectors the ability to build and rebuild the wonderful characters and magical worlds from the new and highly anticipated Skylanders Giants video game.

MEGA Brands Teams with Mattel on Hot Wheels & Barbie Mega Bloks

MEGA Brands and Mattel announce worldwide licensing partnership

Barbie® and Hot Wheels® to be First Mattel Brands Included in New Collection

MONTREAL AND EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 29, 2012 - MEGA Brands Inc. announced today a multi-year global licensing partnership with Mattel, Inc. - the world's largest toy company - to develop construction toys based on the world's most iconic kids brands, Barbie® and Hot Wheels®. The new lines will be available at retail starting in spring 2013.

This strategic alliance leverages the MEGA Bloks brand and its expertise by bringing Mattel's most powerful properties to life in the fast-growing construction toy category.

The Mega Bloks Barbie™ collection will provide girls with a completely new Barbie play experience. With a focus on creative play and customization, the possibilities are endless. The line will feature Barbie and her friends in a buildable world of fashion and dream locations.

Mega Brands Reports 2011 Financial Results

Mega Brands reports fourth quarter and 2011 results

MONTREAL, March 14, 2012 - MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. (All figures are expressed in US dollars.)

Consolidated total net sales in 2011 increased 2% to $376.8 million compared to $368.0 million in 2010. Sales increased 2% in Toys product lines and 3% in the Stationery & Activities segment. On a geographic basis, sales were up 1% in North America and 5% in international markets.

Reported net earnings were $8.3 million in 2011 compared to $131.1 million in 2010. Reported earnings in 2011 include a $3.0 million loss on the settlement of debt in 2011 and, in 2010, a $144.3 million gain on the settlement of debt and transaction costs and other expenses of $13.4 million.

Mega Bloks Power Rangers Super Samurai

Mega Bloks Power Rangers Super Samurai

Mega Bloks Power Rangers Super Samurai - Claw Armor

MEGA Brands unveil Mega Bloks Power Rangers Super Samurai for 2012

MONTREAL, QC and NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 14, 2012 - MEGA Brands Inc. unveiled its exciting new line-up of Mega Bloks Power Rangers construction toys at the 2012 American International Toy Fair in New York City.

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