The Kandide Franchise
The Kandide Franchise goes well beyond the books and television series. Because it is such a unique, compelling, diverse, and highly visual world with captivating characters and creatures, it provides vast opportunities—not the least of which is the merchandising to both to adults and kids.
This includes the usual branded clothing, plush animals, toys, dolls, music, perfume, magic sets, and costumes. Kurajee, the baby griffin, has captivated fans of every age. More than 50,000 prints sold.
Jewelry and fashion afford even more opportunities. The grand wardrobe and costuming inherent in the series will inspire all ages, male and female. Just as they have done for fans of the books who create their own interpretations, wearing them to parties and fairs. It’s important to note that these are fans of ALL ages.
As always, we cannot ignore the potential for games and graphic novels within the Kandide universe. “Attack of the Garglans,” a free Kandide game, has had over a million downloads.
But more than this, the educational and philanthropic aspects of the Kandide Franchise and brand are equally as important. Because of the focus on diversity and empowerment, many teachers and librarians use the books and Scholastic academic plans as tools to combat bullying and teach acceptance.
Until this year’s shutdown, a charter school in Las Vegas held Calabiyau Day where kids learned to cook vegan meals, dressed up as their favorite characters, re-enacted scenes from the books, and wrote short stories, poems, and songs about the characters and creatures of Calabiyau.
Kandide is a world that hints of our childhood, while catapulting us into an addictive experience where magic is normal, evil is abundant, and anything is possible.
From its strictly commercial opportunities to its significant educational and philanthropic aspects, the Kandide Franchise is vast, ever expanding, and manages to be socially meaningful, while also being profitable.
This includes the usual branded clothing, plush animals, toys, dolls, music, perfume, magic sets, and costumes. Kurajee, the baby griffin, has captivated fans of every age. More than 50,000 prints sold.
Jewelry and fashion afford even more opportunities. The grand wardrobe and costuming inherent in the series will inspire all ages, male and female. Just as they have done for fans of the books who create their own interpretations, wearing them to parties and fairs. It’s important to note that these are fans of ALL ages.
As always, we cannot ignore the potential for games and graphic novels within the Kandide universe. “Attack of the Garglans,” a free Kandide game, has had over a million downloads.
But more than this, the educational and philanthropic aspects of the Kandide Franchise and brand are equally as important. Because of the focus on diversity and empowerment, many teachers and librarians use the books and Scholastic academic plans as tools to combat bullying and teach acceptance.
Until this year’s shutdown, a charter school in Las Vegas held Calabiyau Day where kids learned to cook vegan meals, dressed up as their favorite characters, re-enacted scenes from the books, and wrote short stories, poems, and songs about the characters and creatures of Calabiyau.
Kandide is a world that hints of our childhood, while catapulting us into an addictive experience where magic is normal, evil is abundant, and anything is possible.
From its strictly commercial opportunities to its significant educational and philanthropic aspects, the Kandide Franchise is vast, ever expanding, and manages to be socially meaningful, while also being profitable.