
Heathside Trading Ltd. has established an agreement with MGM to become a licensee for Stargate. The agreement was brokered by Rocket Licensing. The Stargate licensed line, which will launch spring 2024 through selected retail partners, as well as direct-to-consumer through MasterReplicas.com, will include die-cast ships, prop replicas and figures based on the Stargate library.
Line to Include Die-Cast Ships, Prop Replicas, and Figures Based on the Stargate Library of Films Including the Original Stargate Film, Stargate The Ark Of Truth, Stargate Continuum, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate Origins, Stargate SG-1, and Stargate Universe
Darren Epstein from Heathside commented, ‘’We are so thrilled to be working with MGM and Rocket on this series of prop replicas, ships and die cast. As big fans of the films and TV series, we are excited to offer new ranges of product under our Master Replicas and Khadou brands!”
Robert Marick, Head of MGM Consumer Products said, “The team at Heathside is known for their high-quality collectibles and the line they are releasing for Stargate is sure to delight fans of the franchise. Through this collaboration, we are continuing to offer additional ways for fans to enjoy Stargate well beyond the content on screen.”
Rather than releasing all the ships in one go, Heathside Trading Ltd through Master Replicas will be making a curated selection of vehicles, prop replicas and figures available over the course of the license. This will allow fans to add to the continuance of their collections. with selected resellers who will be making stock available on a limited basis online.
Since its introduction in 1997, Stargate has become a cultural phenomenon, capturing the imaginations of sci-fi lovers and inspiring legions of fans around the world. The Stargate franchise includes three TV series, three films, an animated series and a web series. In addition, millions of Stargate DVDs have been sold. Spanning nearly 30 years, Stargate lives well beyond the screen having found its way into games, comic books, trading cards and more.
About Heathside Trading Ltd
Heathside Trading Ltd is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of Pop Culture Consumer Products based in the United Kingdom, offering ranges of product to customers globally on various formats. Relaunching MasterReplicas.com will enhance the ability to target a direct-to-consumer customer going forward. Heathside and its Khadou brand work and acquire IP for the development of products across, TV, Manga, Anime, Film, Gaming and associated entertainment platforms.
About MGM
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), an Amazon Company, is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television series, as well as the premium commercial free pay television network MGM+ U.S., which is available domestically via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. MGM+ International, an on-demand service, delivers the best of MGM’s rich catalogue of movies and series to an international audience, and is available in 25 countries across Europe, Australia, Asia, Latin America, and Canada. MGM also owns unscripted production companies Big Fish Entertainment and Evolution Media. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.