Source: MGA Entertainment/The Toy Book

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MGA Entertainment inked a deal with FIFA for a series of co-branded L.O.L. Surprise! collectibles for kids and kidults alike.

The L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Collection is an assortment of 12 dolls to collect. The range includes dolls inspired by 10 of the qualifying countries that will compete in Qatar, plus a FIFA Fan and an ultra-rare Referee doll. Each package comes with an L.O.L. Surprise! trading card and seven surprises for fans to unwrap.

Source: MGAE

“The collaboration with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is a perfect match with L.O.L. Surprise! pairing one of the most-loved global doll and collectible brands with one of the world’s most-loved global sports organizations and events,” says MGA Entertainment Founder and CEO Isaac Larian. “Together we hope to encourage kids — and adults — to ‘let their champion out’ and celebrate their sporty side with these two great brands.”

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Whether you call it “soccer” or “football” based on regional or personal preference, the sport is growing on a global scale.

The L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Collection will be available at retailers in Qatar when the games kick off next month. Additionally, the dolls will be available in major markets around the world, including Amazon, Target, and Walmart in the U.S.

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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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