Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties: manufacturers, specs and reference projects
Suppliers of guest-retail product and souvenir programs sold in park and attraction shops. Exception: turnkey pan-for-treasure programs (gem mining and sluicing) belong here in full, sluice fixture included, because the consumable retail program is the product and the trough is its delivery mechanism.
Our database currently lists 105 Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties suppliers and 24 products in this category. The most documented include Stag Hollow Mining, ACE MANUFACTORY LIMITED, Sandy Creek Mining Company, Jazwares, LLC and Metamora Gem Mine. Suppliers are headquartered mainly in United States (57), China (8), United Kingdom (7) and Netherlands (4). Between them they have 29 reference installations on file.
Typical products and sub-types: Plush and toys for retail; souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, keychains, cards and posters; T-shirts, headwear, logo wear and resort wear for guest resale; personalized/custom souvenir printing (mugs, engraving); balloons and party goods; novelty items; souvenir vending (gumball, penny-press); turnkey retail merchandise programs; gem-mining and sluicing programs (water sluices and mining troughs, gem/fossil mining bags and consumables, mining-shack theming packages, revenue-share mining programs).
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Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties suppliers (105)
- Stag Hollow Mining (United States)
New Hampshire builder of custom gemstone-panning sluice stations (four models, from a compact unit to a waterwheel-style flagship) and wholesale mining bags/buckets for tourist attractions and campgrounds.
- ACE MANUFACTORY LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong toy manufacturer and exporter trading as Global Toys, a subsidiary of ACE Manufactory Limited, established in 1998 with sourcing and production operations in China.
- Sandy Creek Mining Company (United States)
Ohio manufacturer of turnkey gemstone-mining sluice systems (three package sizes, up to 65 feet, built in-house from pressure-treated wood and stainless steel with closed-loop water) plus the mining-rough gem/fossil bags and custom signage…
- Jazwares, LLC (United States)
Florida-based toy and plush manufacturer holding master toy licenses for franchises such as Pokémon, Five Nights at Freddy's and Squishmallows (via its Kellytoy division), with product regularly stocked in theme park and attraction gift…
- Metamora Gem Mine (United States)
Operates a walk-in gem-mining attraction and gift shop in historic Metamora, Indiana (open since 2006, still operating), and through its wholesale arm ships branded gem/fossil mining-rough bags to parks, campgrounds and resorts nationwide…
- 29 Tonight, Inc. (United States)
California-based (Fremont) souvenir and promotional-products company running personalized name-engraving merchandise programs for zoos, aquariums, museums, national parks, and theme park gift shops.
- Airsocks (Mexico)
Mexico City manufacturer of anti-slip grip socks for trampoline parks, amusement parks, children’s party venues, yoga and healthcare settings.
- Ata-Boy, Inc. (United States)
Los Angeles-based novelty manufacturer producing licensed pins, magnets, keychains and small gift items across a broad range of entertainment properties, commonly stocked in park and attraction gift shops.
- Bioworld Merchandising (United States)
US licensed-apparel and accessories manufacturer producing branded T-shirts, hoodies, backpacks and novelty goods across a broad portfolio of entertainment and pop-culture properties for wholesale and retail distribution.
- Characters Unlimited, Inc. (United States)
Boulder City, Nevada designer and manufacturer (36+ years, made in USA) of life-like animatronic and static characters — including the iconic Zoltar fortune tellers, custom fortune machines and souvenir penny machines — fully customizable…
- Cold River Mining Corporation (United States)
Family-owned wholesaler and manufacturer of gem-mining attractions based in Campbellsburg, Kentucky.
- Concept One Accessories (United States)
New York-based licensed accessories manufacturer supplying backpacks, headwear, wallets and bags across major entertainment and fashion brands to retailers, including attraction gift shops.
- Country Life Outfitters, Inc. dba Tortuga Moon (United States)
A Florida-based conservation-themed apparel and merchandise brand (decals, postcards, displays, augmented-reality features) that donates a portion of sales to sea-turtle research.
- Crazy Aarons (United States)
Maker of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty and related novelty putty products, based in Norristown, Pennsylvania — a consumer toy/novelty line sold at retail and in attraction gift shops rather than a core attractions supplier.
- elope, Inc. (United States)
Colorado-based costume and novelty-accessories manufacturer and wholesaler known for licensed and original costume lines sold through retail and specialty channels; became a subsidiary of FUN.com in 2020.
- Loungefly (United States)
Southern California-based licensed fashion-accessories brand, owned by Funko since 2017, known for its mini-backpacks, bags and wallets featuring Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and other franchises — a flagship line in many theme park and…
- MASCOT ENTERPRISE PTE LTD (Singapore)
Singapore-based mascot, parade-costume and props manufacturer serving clients globally, offering a one-stop in-house service from concept and design through building, animatronics, merchandising, maintenance and storage.
- Silver Buffalo, LLC (United States)
US manufacturer of officially licensed drinkware and housewares — tumblers, mugs, bowls and home décor — built around entertainment, sports and pop-culture brand tie-ins for gift-shop and retail resale.
- Trends International, LLC (United States)
Indianapolis-based publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, calendars and stickers spanning major entertainment franchises, sold at retail and through gift-shop poster and print displays.
- Themics Philippines Inc. (Philippines)
Angeles City-based (Pampanga) design-build theming supplier delivering rockwork, facades and immersive scenic environments for theme parks and dark rides internationally - notable work includes the Avalon themed land at Toverland…
- BMI Merchandise - Bonita Marie International, Inc. (United States)
Supplier of plush toys, licensed characters and redemption/crane prizes to the amusement, arcade and redemption industry.
- Event Network (United States)
San Diego-based destination-retail operator running gift shops and merchandise programmes under contract for museums, aquariums, science centres, zoos and botanical gardens across North America — a retail-operations service, not a product…
- SSA Group (United States)
Denver-based managed-services concessionaire operating food service, catering, retail and admissions for more than 80 zoos, aquariums, museums and other cultural attractions.
- 3DX Scenic (United States)
Ohio-based custom themed-entertainment fabricator specializing in immersive scenery and environments.
- Another Textile Company Sthlm AB (Sweden)
Lidingö (Stockholm), Sweden sustainable-textile manufacturer producing recycled and organic-cotton branded merchandise for attraction gift shops.
- Jelly Belly Candy Company (United States)
U.S. confectionery brand and manufacturer known for Jelly Belly jelly beans, BeanBoozled and other packaged sweets sold through attraction retail and concessions.
- The Bear Factory (United Kingdom)
Business-to-business supplier of build-your-own plush retail experiences, wholesale stuffed animals, clothing, accessories, mobile stuffing units, and sustainable plush programs for amusement parks, attractions, zoos, aquariums…
- American Paper Optics (United States)
Bartlett, Tennessee manufacturer (world's largest of its kind; 3+ billion units produced) of paper 3D glasses — anaglyph, polarized, ChromaDepth — and ISO-certified solar-eclipse glasses, trading online as 3DGlassesOnline.com.
- Amusement Source International (United States)
Texas distributor of amusement equipment — arcade, redemption and VR games, photo booths, POS/card systems, merchandise and spare parts — serving commercial operators and home buyers.
- Anpak Printing Limited (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong printing manufacturer with a vertically integrated factory producing custom paper souvenirs, stationery, journals, calendars, gift cards, bags and packaging for attractions and retailers.
- Barrado (Spain)
Family-owned Spanish plush manufacturer (Barcelona province, founded 1973) producing licensed and own-brand collectible soft toys - film, series, manga, video-game and children's-brand licenses - distributed wholesale to retail and…
- Beach Hut Shop (United States)
Florida producer and concession operator creating guest-facing souvenir experiences at resorts and tourist destinations, including hair wraps and extensions, braiding and henna tattoos.
- BeFun Entertainment (Chile)
Chile-based creator, promoter and tour operator of branded location-based experiences and pop-up attractions, including the Hot Wheels City Experience, a Harry Potter Yule Ball event and LEGO/Jurassic World brick exhibits.
- Bellus Toys B.V. (Netherlands)
Dutch (Geldrop) wholesaler of small toys, plush and capsule merchandise plus the associated capsule vending machines - a prize/merchandise supplier rather than a ride or attraction maker.
- Beppe Jolanta Marjanska (Poland)
Polish plush-toy company in Zawiercie trading as Beppe; sells safety-certified plush mascots, teddy bears, keychains and children's toys through its own beppe.pl store with a B2B wholesale channel.
- Calplush Toy Corporation (United States)
Calplush is a Los Angeles-area (Vernon, California) manufacturer and distributor of plush toys and stuffed animals.
- Caravan Softoys and Big T Toys & Sports, Inc. (Canada)
Combined Canadian/US supplier (Saint-Benoît-Labre, Quebec and San Jacinto, California) formed by Caravan Softoys and Big T Toys & Sports — licensed sports jerseys, apparel and headwear, Foamation hard goods, licensed redemption merchandise…
- Coogar Products, LLC (United States)
Long-time IAAPA exhibitor.
- Cotton Love (United States)
Hialeah, Florida towel distributor/reseller (Cotton Love LLC, 10+ years, IAAPA marketplace member) supplying luxury beach towels, custom promotional towels and wholesale linens with in-house custom embroidery, silk-screen printing and…
- Custom Case Kiosk (United States)
Self-service interactive retail kiosk maker…
- D&D Unlimited, Inc. (United States)
- David and Young (United States)
Headwear manufacturer and embroiderer in Secaucus, New Jersey (roughly five decades in business) supplying hats and caps - including the Ponyflo ponytail-friendly design - for guest retail, branded merchandise and staff wear; an IAAPA…
- Director's Choice Limited (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong company trading as Sofi and producing artistic phone cases from recycled plastic for gift and souvenir retail.
- DIVERBRAS INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA (Brazil)
Brazilian manufacturer (São Paulo, Vila Formosa) of coin-operated amusement machines with 35+ years in the market, specializing in plush crane/claw machines, arcade games, prize machines and kiddie rides — building its own aluminum cabinet…
- DONGGUAN GRAND HARVEST GIFTS CO,. LTD (China)
Dongguan-based, Sedex-approved gift and merchandise manufacturer (20+ years) positioning around eco-friendly, sustainably sourced novelty lines for attraction retail.
- Dongguan Unistar Industrial Limited. (RevoToys) (China)
Chinese manufacturer (Hengli Town, Dongguan; sub-factory of Revo Industrial Development, established 2019) that develops and produces LED light-up toys and gifts sold as guest merchandise, supplying chain stores, supermarkets, gift shops…
- DRC Printing (United States)
Athens, Tennessee commercial printer supplying business and marketing print.
- Eurolink Development LLC (United States)
Santa Maria / Grover Beach, California supplier of coin-operated souvenir penny-press machines and other coin-op amusement devices plus novelty and souvenir merchandise for the attractions industry; a small LLC confirmed via California…
- Expert Hosiery (United States)
Asheboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer (legally Expert Hosiery, LLC, trading as Funtime Footwear) supplying custom logo, glow, grip and theme socks to FECs, trampoline parks, skating rinks, bowling centers and other amusement venues…
- Fell (United States)
Fell is a Heber City, Utah studio that designs and produces custom, story-driven merchandise (pins, stickers, magnets, apparel and novelties) for parks, attractions and destination retailers.
- FIESTA (United States)
Vernon, California-based plush toy manufacturer (Fiesta, founded 1972 on the Santa Monica Pier) producing branded, private-label, custom and licensed plush for the attractions and gift industries.
- Flash Sales Inc (United States)
Miami Gardens, Florida-based supplier of plush and other novelty/souvenir merchandise for the attractions industry.
- FOX Originals BV (Netherlands)
Dutch manufacturer of corporate clothing, city/branded merchandise and promotional textiles operating since 1983, with in-house screenprint production in Amsterdam (up to 30,000 items a week) emphasizing fast turnaround and sustainable…
- Full Start Ltd. (China)
Chinese manufacturer (Dongguan, with US offices in West Hills, CA and Denver, CO) of custom metal and PVC souvenir and promotional products — lapel pins, challenge coins, keychains, lanyards, patches, medallions, badges, magnets and…
- Garyline (United States)
US promotional-products manufacturer (founded in the Bronx, NY; relocated to a 440,000 sq ft Florida factory in 2024) making plastic drinkware, mugs, keychains, totes and branded novelty items at scale — an ASI Top-40 supplier serving…
- Glimmer Body Art (United States)
Torrance, California manufacturer of temporary tattoo cosmetics, supplies and professional kits, positioning itself as a top provider of body-art products that let entertainers and amusement parks add a body-art revenue stream.
- Global Solutions for Clothing (GSC) (United Kingdom)
UK family business in Nottingham supplying children's dressing-up costumes, role-play and educational toys, soft play and accessories, with off-the-shelf, made-to-order and bespoke design plus licensing programmes.
- Goffa International Corp. (United States)
- Golden Link Inc. (United States)
Global cinema-concessions and in-venue promotions supplier founded in 1997, providing licensed collectible vessels, promotional merchandise, and end-to-end solutions to theatres and entertainment venues in more than 70 countries.
- Good Stuff (United States)
Good Stuff is a Boca Raton, Florida licensed-product manufacturer (The Good Stuff Company, a division of Basic Fun!) that has made plush toys, inflatable balls, flags, banners and novelty items under major licenses…
- GoPinPro (United States)
Winter Garden, Florida maker of patented PinFolio pin-display and pin-trading products, operating the Pin HQ retail store near Walt Disney World — supplies pin display bags, boards and merchandising fixtures for the theme-park pin-trading…
- Guangzhou Fangcheng Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd (China)
- Guangzhou Jiahui Culture Development Co., Ltd (China)
- Guangzhou Moetch Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd. (China)
Guangzhou designer-toy company (Moetch Toys) creating licensed blind-box and collectible mini-figures, including Sanrio claw-machine-themed lines, sold through toy retailers and suited to attraction gift-shop and prize programs.
- Guangzhou Shuangqu Electronics Co., Ltd (China)
Operating as 'SQ Arcade', founded 2016 — a professional supplier of arcade machines, carnival games, activation games, claw machines, and interactive entertainment equipment, offering one-stop customization, manufacturing, quality control…
- Henbrandt Europe BV (Netherlands)
Netherlands-based wholesaler of pocket-money toys, novelties, party goods and costumes, supplying shops, arcades, amusement parks, indoor playgrounds and other leisure venues alongside retail and online sellers.
- Ironhill Plastic Cards (United States)
Clearwater, Florida printer (Ironhill Plastic Cards, LLC) of custom plastic cards — gift, membership, key tag and game cards — plus promotional print items (mugs, keychains) for the amusement, attractions and casino markets; corroborated…
- IVS Group (United Kingdom)
London-headquartered merchandise specialist (offices in Dortmund and Dubai) providing end-to-end event and venue retail: merchandise design and production, retail operations and stock management.
- Kalan (United States)
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania manufacturer of greeting cards, posters and party-supply novelties for gift shops, retail counters and party-goods retailers.
- Kaman's Art Shoppes (United States)
Family-run supplier of specialty artists, photographers and skilled artisans for theme parks and zoos — caricature artists, face painters, airbrush T-shirt artists, entrance/ride/event photographers, and hand-painted name artists…
- Kids&Stuff Merchandise Ltd (Bulgaria)
Bulgarian B2B designer and production partner for custom plush toys, mascot costumes, keychains, figurines, backpacks, and branded merchandise for theme parks, museums, visitor attractions, brands, campaigns, events, and retail.
- Koppen (Netherlands)
Dutch creative supplier and total partner for hospitality, sports, leisure, and entertainment clients, providing custom merchandise, plush, souvenirs, character and packaging design, storytelling, mascot development, and costume…
- Landahl & Baumann Spielwaren GmbH (Germany)
German business-to-business wholesaler of licensed and unlicensed plush toys, novelty merchandise, balloons, and small prizes for amusement and retail operators.
- Maccabi Art LLC (United States)
Pembroke Park, Florida toy and fan-merchandise company producing sports-licensed plush, games and novelty items (NBA, MLB, European soccer) sold through retail and e-commerce; exhibits at IAAPA Expo and HK Toy Fair as a redemption-prize…
- Magnet World, Inc. (United States)
Florida-based manufacturer of customized souvenir and novelty products, specializing in injection-molded, photo-metal, and soft PVC laser magnets, plus key chains, trading pins, spoons, and other keepsakes; founded in 1984.
- ManMiao Kniting & Textile Co., Ltd. (China)
- MAXAM INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED (India)
Gurugram-based Indian entity in the Maxam International branded-merchandise group, supplying custom promotional products including plush, gifts, consumer electronics, bags and accessories.
- Medallion Mint (United States)
Chickasha, Oklahoma manufacturer (Medallion Mint LLC, owner Pamela McClure) of pressed and stamped novelty medallions and souvenir coin products for attractions and gift retail — exhibits at the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show and…
- Novelty Inc Wholesale (United States)
Indiana-based wholesale manufacturer of novelty and souvenir items, including balloons, cards and posters, jewelry, party supplies, and plush toys.
- Objex Unlimited Inc. / Selftraits (Canada)
Canada-based 3D solutions provider offering 3D printing, 3D scanning, and 3D design services, producing custom prototypes and full-color models; also operates the Selftraits brand, a mobile multi-camera 3D body-scanning photo experience…
- Omnitrade (Chile)
Chilean distributor of plush toys, balls and party/gift merchandise for park and FEC retail programs.
- Orakel (Belgium)
Belgian manufacturer and global supplier of event and attraction consumables, including RFID and printed wristbands, tokens, lanyards, badges, personalized print products, promotional items, medals, and ball-pit balls.
- PaygoArticulos3D (Mexico)
Purépero, Michoacán manufacturer of customized 3D plastisol promotional products and souvenirs, including keychains, medals, pins, labels, magnets, coasters and branded accessories.
- Picnic Time Family of Brands (United States)
Moorpark, California manufacturer (Picnic Time, Inc., est. 1982) of outdoor-leisure products — picnic baskets, coolers, portable chairs, folding tables and beach gear — plus licensed Disney and sports-league merchandise sold wholesale to…
- POWER GIFT (Poland)
Polish creator and wholesale supplier of licensed and personalized souvenirs, plush, toys, jewelry, magnets, drinkware, and branded gifts for amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, attractions, tourism retail, and other visitor venues.
- Progimpex (Belgium)
Belgian designer and producer of custom plush toys, mascot costumes, character merchandise, keychains, and branded products for leisure parks, cruise lines, holiday destinations, attractions, public institutions, publishers, and…
- Prosporta Sweden (Sweden)
Swedish supplier of consumables and safety products for trampoline parks, inflatable parks and family entertainment centers.
- PT. Tosyen Omni Potensi (Indonesia)
Jakarta import/distribution arm of the Tosyen group, bringing international toy and parenting brands (Goliath Games, Doona) to Indonesia — relevant to attractions as a redemption-prize and merchandise source.
- Pyramid America (United States)
Mount Vernon, New York manufacturer, importer, and publisher of licensed consumer products including drinkware, wall art, and stationery.
- Soft Stuff Creations Inc. (Canada)
Surrey, British Columbia manufacturer with over 30 years of experience producing stock and custom private-label plush, squeeze toys, finger-puppet playsets and golf head covers for redemption prizes and gift-shop programs, with a U.S…
- Speak Consulting (United Kingdom)
UK consultancy advising visitor attractions on guest-focused revenue growth — brand partnerships, retail strategy and IP/brand licensing deals for the attractions sector.
- SteelBerry (United States)
Vermont supplier of custom-printed novelty merchandise such as mugs and keychains.
- SW Comércio E Importação Ltda dba Souvenirs World (Brazil)
Brazilian supplier (Santa Catarina, 20+ years) of personalized souvenirs — mugs, magnets, snow globes, keychains, notebooks and enameled-metal lines — produced for theme parks, waterparks, museums, aquariums and tourist destinations across…
- Take Care Trading (Sweden)
Swedish merchandise specialist that designs and sources tailor-made gifts, novelties and branded products for amusement parks, zoos, theme parks and retail chains.
- Teddy Mountain LLC (United States)
Winter Haven, Florida supplier of plush and novelty goods, part of the Teddy Mountain build-your-own-stuffed-animal brand family.
- The Carat Shop Ltd (United Kingdom)
UK designer and trade supplier of officially licensed jewellery, keyrings, pin badges, stationery, hair accessories, gifts, and customizable charm-bar retail programs for souvenir and attraction retail.
- The Puppet Company Ltd (United Kingdom)
UK designer, manufacturer and trade supplier of hand puppets, finger puppets and soft toys, with a catalogue of more than 700 products for retail and visitor venues.
- Tiki Farm, Inc (United States)
San Clemente, California designer and manufacturer of custom ceramic tiki mugs and barware, founded in 2000 by Holden Westland and billed as the world's largest custom tiki mug maker.
- Tingle Bear Company (United States)
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina supplier of plush, build-your-own-style stuffed animal novelties.
- Todo Para la Diversión (Mexico)
Guadalajara, Jalisco-based manufacturer/seller (11+ years in business) of arcade cabinets, racing/sports simulators, karaoke machines, foosball and gaming tables, and VR equipment, shipping nationwide within Mexico with a 1-year warranty…
- Toy Factory, LLC (United States)
San Antonio, Texas manufacturer of generic and licensed plush toys, producing stuffed-animal lines under licenses including Rick and Morty, Pokémon, Looney Tunes, Jurassic World, Scooby-Doo, Pac-Man, Sonic, DC Comics, and Sesame Street.
- Vending Sabadell, SL (Spain)
Spanish manufacturer and distributor of capsule and novelty vending machines, surprise capsules, crane toys, temporary tattoos, gumballs, bouncing balls, and related children's impulse merchandise.
- Whitehouse Leisure, Ltd. (United Kingdom)
UK manufacturer and supplier of plush toys, redemption products and novelty merchandise for the amusement, leisure and visitor-attraction industries.
- Wigglitz by ZB Designs (United States)
- Zinc Group (Australia)
Sydney, Australia-headquartered global merchandise and concessions company (part of Prominate) whose US arm, Zinc International Limited in San Diego, exhibits at IAAPA.
Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties products and specs (24)
- Jazwares – Licensed Toys, Plush & Collectibles — Jazwares, LLC
Florida-based (Plantation, FL) licensed toy, plush and collectibles manufacturer, a Berkshire Hathaway portfolio company since 2022 (via its 2016 acquisition by Alleghany Corporation).
Not applicable — retail toy/plush line
- Metamora Gem Mine – Wholesale Mining-Rough Bags & Buckets — Metamora Gem Mine
Wholesale gem-and-fossil mining-rough program (bags/buckets only, no sluice hardware) built for campgrounds, resorts, FECs, mini-golf venues, and zoo gift shops adding a low-footprint "pan for treasure" retail activity.
Not applicable — consumable retail bags/buckets, no installed hardware
- Sandy Creek Mining Company – Turnkey Gemstone Mining Sluice System (Package I/II/III) — Sandy Creek Mining Company
Custom-built, stainless-steel-lined sluice troughs with curves, turns and drops, built in-house from pressure-treated wood in Fostoria, Ohio, with a closed-loop dual water-circulation system for visual appeal.
Sluice length up to ~65 ft across three package sizes (Package I/II/III); exact per-package footprint not published · Installed at 800+ locations in 26 countries; suited to venues from ~20,000 to 4,000,000+ annual visitors
- Air Socks – Anti-Slip Trampoline & Amusement-Park Socks — Airsocks
Ventilated mesh-style grip socks manufactured for trampoline parks, amusement parks and children’s party venues, sold wholesale and retail across Mexico.
90% polyester / 10% elastane; six fluorescent stock colors; custom colors and designs available
- Concept One Accessories – Licensed Backpacks, Bags & Headwear — Concept One Accessories
New York-based licensed accessories manufacturer, founded in 1999 by CEO Sam Hafif and now a division of the family-owned GMA Group, designing backpacks, headwear, wallets and bags across roughly 50 active licenses.
Not applicable — retail accessories line
- Country Life Outfitters (Tortuga Moon) – Conservation Apparel & Retail Merchandise — Country Life Outfitters, Inc. dba Tortuga Moon
Tortuga Moon (a DBA of Florida-based Country Life Outfitters, Inc.) is a small wholesale gift-shop merchandise brand offering conservation-themed vinyl decals, postcards and apparel aimed at aquarium, zoo and coastal-tourism retail counters.
Not applicable — retail apparel/merchandise line
- Crazy Aaron's – Thinking Putty — Crazy Aarons
Founded 1998 by Aaron Muderick, the brand runs its own U.S. factory with a long-standing disability-inclusive employment program, and its retail model is impulse/checkout-lane placement — confirmed channels include museum shops…
Not applicable — retail novelty item, sold in tins
- Stag Hollow Mining – "The Hybrid" Gem Mining Station — Stag Hollow Mining
Mid-size sluice station; panning-area length not published
- Stag Hollow Mining – "The Mini" Gem Mining Station — Stag Hollow Mining
Compact sluice station; panning-area length not published
- Stag Hollow Mining – "The Sweetwater" Gem Mining Station — Stag Hollow Mining
14 ft of panning area, 9 waterfall sections, 36" × 48" water tower, all-stainless-steel-lined
- Stag Hollow Mining – "The Waterwheel" Sluice — Stag Hollow Mining
Bundled with a mining-rough bag and bucket package.
28 ft of panning area plus 4 waterfall sections and a separate waterwheel feature
- 29 Tonight, Inc. – Name Drop Program — 29 Tonight, Inc.
Custom name-drop souvenir and promotional-product program for zoos, aquariums, national parks, museums, theme parks and resort shops.
- ACE Manufactory – Inflatable Toys — ACE MANUFACTORY LIMITED
Wholesale inflatable-toy and prize line with 26 current themed designs, including animals, foods, emoji and character-style items.
- ACE Manufactory – Plush Toys — ACE MANUFACTORY LIMITED
Wholesale manufactured plush-toy line for amusement, redemption, crane and retail programs, organized into Small, Medium and Jumbo collections.
- ACE Manufactory – Squishy Toys — ACE MANUFACTORY LIMITED
Manufactured sensory squishy-toy line for wholesale, redemption, crane and retail use.
- Ata-Boy, Inc. – Licensed Pins, Magnets & Novelty Accessories — Ata-Boy, Inc.
Los Angeles-founded (1984, by Randy Slater) licensed pop-culture novelty wholesaler built around small, retail-ready collectibles: enamel/button pins, laminated photo magnets (2.5"x3.5"), keychains, patches, stickers and lanyards.
- Bioworld Merchandising – Licensed Apparel & Accessories Platform — Bioworld Merchandising
Irving, TX-based licensed apparel and accessories platform, founded in 2000 as a band-headwear line and grown (without outside capital) into a self-described global brand-growth platform spanning 25–30+ product categories: apparel…
- Characters Unlimited, Inc. – Character Penny Machines — Characters Unlimited, Inc.
- Cold River Mining Corporation – Turnkey Gem & Fossil Mining Program — Cold River Mining Corporation
Turnkey gemstone/fossil mining program combining sluice installations with wholesale mining bags, buckets, pre-processed gems and fossils, crystal trees, and mining-themed retail props/decor.
- elope, Inc. – Costumes, Headwear & Novelty Accessories — elope, Inc.
Colorado Springs-founded (1993) costume and novelty-headwear house with a catalog of 400+ hat/headwear SKUs alone, spanning named lines Bricky Blocks (novelty eyewear), LumenEars/LumenHorns (light-up ears, antlers, horns), Mouth Mover Masks…
- Loungefly – Licensed Mini-Backpacks, Bags & Accessories — Loungefly
Licenses span Disney, Pixar, Harry Potter, Sanrio, anime, horror, NBA, Marvel, Nickelodeon/Avatar, Star Trek and music properties, targeting a largely female, 18-34 pop-culture/Disney-fan demographic.
- MASCOT ENTERPRISE PTE LTD – Plushies — MASCOT ENTERPRISE PTE LTD
Custom character plush merchandise designed as a brand-loyalty and guest-retail extension of mascot programs.
- Silver Buffalo – Licensed Drinkware & Home Goods — Silver Buffalo, LLC
Product range centers on drinkware (~60% of the portfolio: ceramic mugs, sculpted 3D mugs, stemless wine glasses, camper mugs, stainless-steel tumblers, ramen-bowl dinnerware sets) plus cookie jars, tabletop/entertaining ware, fleece throws…
- Trends International – Licensed Posters, Calendars & Novelty Prints — Trends International, LLC
Indianapolis-founded (1987) publisher and manufacturer of licensed pop-culture wall decor and paper goods spanning 45+ entertainment and sports licenses (Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, DC Comics, Harry Potter, anime, NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL/WNBA).
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties suppliers?
We track 105 companies supplying Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties, including Stag Hollow Mining, ACE MANUFACTORY LIMITED, Sandy Creek Mining Company, Jazwares, LLC and Metamora Gem Mine. The largest clusters are in United States (57), China (8), United Kingdom (7) and Netherlands (4). 11 of them have documented reference installations, which is usually the best shortlist filter.
How much space is needed for Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties?
10 of the 24 products in this category publish a footprint. Examples: Jazwares – Licensed Toys, Plush & Collectibles — Not applicable — retail toy/plush line; Concept One Accessories – Licensed Backpacks, Bags & Headwear — Not applicable — retail accessories line; Country Life Outfitters (Tortuga Moon) – Conservation Apparel & Retail Merchandise — Not applicable — retail apparel/merchandise line. Space requirements vary with layout and theming, so treat published figures as a starting envelope and confirm with the supplier.
What throughput or capacity can Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties products achieve?
2 products publish a capacity figure. Examples: Air Socks – Anti-Slip Trampoline & Amusement-Park Socks — 90% polyester / 10% elastane; six fluorescent stock colors; custom colors and designs available; Sandy Creek Mining Company – Turnkey Gemstone Mining Sluice System (Package I/II/III) — Installed at 800+ locations in 26 countries; suited to venues from ~20,000 to 4,000,000+ annual visitors. Throughput depends on vehicle count, dispatch interval and operations, so compare like with like.
Which Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties suppliers have reference installations?
11 of the 105 suppliers have documented installations on file, 29 in total — for example Sandy Creek Mining Company (Gemstone Mining Sluice – Knoebels Amusement Resort, USA), Jazwares, LLC (Squishmallows Human Claw Machine – VidCon US 2022) and Metamora Gem Mine (Metamora Gem Mine – Metamora, Indiana). Ask the database for installations in a market comparable to yours.
What counts as Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties, and what is classified elsewhere?
Suppliers of guest-retail product and souvenir programs sold in park and attraction shops. Exception: turnkey pan-for-treasure programs (gem mining and sluicing) belong here in full, sluice fixture included, because the consumable retail program is the product and the trough is its delivery mechanism. Not included here: Redemption prizes and plush for arcade counters → Arcades & Amusement Games. Staff uniforms and mascot costumes → Apparel, Uniforms & Mascot Costumes. Retail POS software and kiosks → POS, Kiosks & Guest Systems. F&B consumables and food-service equipment → F&B & Retail Equipment. On-ride photo products → Photo & Video Systems. General water play structures (not gem sluices) → Waterslides & Waterpark Equipment.
How do I shortlist a Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties supplier?
Start from your venue type, available space and target audience, then filter by reference installations in a comparable market. Ask the database: describe your project and it returns the Merchandise, Souvenirs & Novelties suppliers and products that fit, with specs and reference projects.
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- Staff & Guest Communications
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