Bandai Signs North America Agents

Namco Bandai Games' Banpresto has named Los Angeles-based Syncretic Media the exclusive U.S. and Canada merchandising and licensing agent and brand manager for a new collection of lifestyle products inspired by “Kawaii,” known in Japanese culture as “Kapi·Bara·San.” From its 2005 introduction in Japan, this collection has evolved into a line of toys and products spanning more than 25 lifestyle categories.