Simon & Schuster, Papercutz Comics and Bendon Publishing will also release a variety of books in the region next year.

AUSTRALIA–Merchantwise, in partnership with Sony Pictures, has tapped Banter Toys to distribute the first-ever toy line for the Hotel Transylvania film and television franchise in Australia.

Under the terms of the agreement, Banter Toys will release Jazwares’ master toy range at local retailers in 2018 in anticipation of Hotel Transylvania 3.

Additionally, a range of books in various formats will also launch in 2018 as part of a global deal with publishers Simon & Schuster, Papercutz Comics and Bendon Publishing.