{"id":17141,"date":"2018-02-14T23:37:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T04:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=17141"},"modified":"2018-02-14T23:37:52","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T04:37:52","slug":"equipment-teerico-by-lin-manuel-miranda-and-entertainment-earth-partner-to-launch-the-hamilton-creators-first-toy-and-collectibles-line-at-toy-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=17141","title":{"rendered":"Equipment:   TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Entertainment Earth Partner to Launch the Hamilton Creator&#8217;s First Toy and Collectibles Line at Toy Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entertainment Earth &#8211; a popular worldwide toys<a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=17142\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17142\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-17142\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lin-Manuel-and-Tobi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lin-Manuel-and-Tobi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lin-Manuel-and-Tobi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lin-Manuel-and-Tobi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lin-Manuel-and-Tobi-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/a> and collectibles destination \u2013 is thrilled to announce the signing of a license with TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda (the Hamilton creator\u2019s merchandise brand) to create a toy and collectible product line. The first product announced is Lin-Manuel Miranda and his beloved dog Tobi adorably designed in the highly popular Pin Mates&#x2122; brand of wooden figures.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are extremely happy to partner with such an inspirational talent,&#8221; commented Jason Labowitz, Entertainment Earth co-founder and president. &#8220;The birth of this extension to our Pin Mates&#x2122; line was a passion project for our staff, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited about working on an innovative product line with Lin-Manuel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Set to hit shelves in July 2018, the Lin-Manuel and Tobi Pin Mates&#x2122; recently debuted at the TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda booth at BroadwayCon 2018 and will be introduced to the toy industry at the Entertainment Earth booth (#5471) during New York Toy Fair 2018, held at the Jacob. K Javits Convention Center from February 17 \u2013 20, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Pin Mates&#x2122; debuted with a single wooden character at Toy Fair 2016 and since has grown into a line offering almost 200 uniquely numbered characters that range from 1 to 6-inches tall, spanning multiple licenses and delighting fans everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>A renowned composer, lyricist, and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda first hit the Broadway scene 10 years ago with his musical In the Heights and followed that success with the critically acclaimed and Pulitzer Prize and Tony\u00ae Award-winning sensation Hamilton: An American Musical. He continues to inspire across many genres of entertainment, including writing GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning music for Disney\u2019s Moana and working on new projects such as Disney\u2019s Mary Poppins Returns &#8211; set to hit theaters on December 25, 2018. Lin-Manuel Miranda is also working as the creative producer for the film and television adaptation of The Kingkiller Chronicle fantasy novel series by Patrick Rothfuss, being developed by Lionsgate and Showtime. Since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, Lin-Manuel Miranda has worked tirelessly to raise much needed funds to aid in the island\u2019s relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts by the Hispanic Federation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The future collaborations possibilities between Lin-Manuel Miranda and Entertainment Earth are endless,\u201d continued Labowitz. \u201cWe look forward to working together to create products that spread joy, are great for families, are affordable and have a charitable component.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A portion of every sale in this collection will be donated to charity.<\/p>\n<p>To pre-order Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tobi Pin Mates&#x2122;, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=EE26801&amp;id=GE-512162950&quot;&gt;Order Lin-Manuel and Tobi Pin Mates Wooden Collectibles (Set of 2) from Entertainment Earth!&lt;\/a&gt;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entertainmentearth.com\/teerico<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entertainment Earth &#8211; a popular worldwide toys and collectibles destination \u2013 is thrilled to announce the signing of a license with TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda (the Hamilton creator\u2019s merchandise brand) to create a toy and collectible product line. 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