“Chop Socky” Series’ High Ratings Attracts New Licensees

“Chop Socky Chooks” has gained numerous new U.S. licensees, DCI Los Angeles reports, after consistently making Cartoon Network’s top five for all Saturday morning and cable programming targeted to boys 6-11.

The Kung Fu fighting chickens have scooped up ABG Accessories to develop headwear, handwear, umbrellas, rain slickers and belts (March 2009); Changes for t-shirts, thermals, hoodies, track jackets, belt buckles, wristbands, stickers and patches, pins and key chains (available now); Inkology for back-to-school items, such as portfolios, binders, spiral-bound theme books, journals, memo pads, rulers, pencil pouches and magnetic locker accessories (July 2009); Jada Toys for radio-controlled vehicles with figures, die-cast vehicles, role play toys and plush (January 2009); Thunder Creek’s SwagDog.com for print-on-demand t-shirts (available now); Trends International for posters of all sizes and formats (November 2008); and Ty’s Toy Box for print-on-demand apparel, accessories and posters (available now).

“Chop Socky Chooks” debuted in March and airs several times a week on Cartoon Network. The series is co-produced by four time Oscar-winning Aardman Animations and Decode Entertainment.