Ozzy Osbourne will say goodbye with an all-day live performance in Birmingham, U.Okay. this summer season. As “The Prince of Darkness” prepares to take the stage one closing time, a powerhouse roster of licensing companions brings his larger-than-life legacy to toy cabinets. Global Merchandising Services is launching collectibles that seize a long time of rock and rebel.
Osbourne is a world rock star. He rose to prominence within the Seventies because the lead singer of heavy metallic band Black Sabbath earlier than embarking on a solo profession within the Eighties. Osbourne and his household starred within the Emmy-winning actuality TV present The Osbournes within the 2000s, profitable over multi-generational households. Black Sabbath’s authentic lineup will reunite for the primary time in 20 years. The band is joined by Metallica, Weapons N’ Roses, Device, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and extra.
“That is going to be a really emotional present for me. How fortunate am I that I get to share the stage one final time with most of the associates I’ve identified and toured with all through my profession, and do it within the metropolis the place all of it started? And particularly, to have the ability to say goodbye and thank my followers, who’re those that gave me this unbelievable life, means extra to me than something. That is my method of giving them one final epic evening of insanity. We’ve additionally received some wonderful new merch from International Merchandising that I do know you’re going to like, together with some limited-edition objects. Prepare, Birmingham—that is going to be legendary!”
International Merchandising Companies is spearheading licensing and retail for Osbourne, together with anniversary celebrations for the albums Blizzard of Ozz, Ozzmosis, Scream, and Bizarre Man. The corporate has greater than 40 licensing companions, together with Lugz, Zippo, Funko, McFarlane Toys, Displate, Rubber Road, and Desert Cactus. Followers can look ahead to co-branded boots and sneakers, jewellery, keychains, equipment, Pop! figures, collectibles, motion determine, coloring books, metallic posters, attire, and toys. Merchandise will line retailer cabinets in North America and Europe in Hot Topic, Spencer’s, Old Navy, Primark, and ASOS/Topman shops.
“Ozzy Osbourne is a rock icon whose affect spans generations,” says Lisa Streff, Senior Vice President of Licensing & Model Growth, North America at International Merchandising Companies. “We’re thrilled to develop his licensing program with high licensees and retailers who will convey followers an unbelievable vary of merchandise as we have a good time his legendary profession this yr.”
“Again to the Starting” is July 5. To be taught extra about International Merchandising Companies, go to globalmerchservices.com.
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