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Rise of the Beasts’ and ‘Barbie’ movies hit theaters this summer

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Toy companies are capitalizing on the popularity of movies by creating co-branded toys and games that pair up with top blockbuster releases

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This summer, two highly anticipated movies, 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' and 'Barbie', are hitting theaters and toy companies are jumping on board to create themed toys

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Co-branded toys and games create a unique marketing opportunity for toy companies, as they allow them to tap into a pre-existing fan base of the movie franchise

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The 'Transformers' franchise has been a major hit for toy company Hasbro, with the line of action figures and toys generating over $4 billion in sales

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Barbie, on the other hand, has been a beloved icon for over 60 years, making her the perfect partner for toy companies looking to target young girls

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Mattel, the company behind the Barbie brand, has already released a line of 'Barbie' movie-inspired dolls, including a Barbie that is dressed like the lead character, played by Margot Robbie.

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These co-branded toys and games offer a great opportunity for children to engage in imaginative play and recreate their favorite scenes from the movies

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In addition to traditional toys, toy companies are also creating board games, puzzles, and other merchandise to accompany the movies.

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Co-branded toys and games are not only exciting for children, but also a great way for toy companies to increase sales and drive revenue.

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