Little Rebels

On the eve of Marketing Week during the LA Fall Toy Previews, Little Rebels revealed a new licensing partnership with Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. (BHTB) facilitated by Cuesta Licensing.

Under the new deal, BHTB, maker of the “World’s Softest Plush” line, becomes the master plush licensee for the growing Little Rebels brand. Marjorie Spitalnik founded Little Rebels to provide a “playful and educational experience, empowering young minds to explore the incredible legacies of trailblazing women,” including Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Mary Jackson, and Malala Yousafzai.

After noticing that my daughter’s school textbooks lacked stories of women’s achievements, I took it upon myself to change that. I found books, but nothing interactive or playful. We learn better through play, so I decided to create a toy that could teach history in a fun way. That’s how Little Rebels was born in 2019.”
— Marjorie Spitalnik, CEO of Little Rebels

In the past five years, Little Rebels has become an award-winning brand with a companion app and a retail network that includes retailers and museums across the U.S. The new deal with BHTB opens new avenues for building the brand and extending its retail footprint.

“I'm grateful to be a part of an innovative and modern technology in plush to educate our 'Little Rebels' about the legendary Rebels that forged a path for us all."
— Marlene Cuesta, CEO of Cuesta Licensing

Retail buyers and other parties interested in Little Rebels or other Beverly Hills Teddy Bear products can call 310.6254734 to book a meeting. The BHTB showroom is located at 1960 E. Grand Ave. in El Segundo, California, Suite 350.

About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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