Nelvana Picks First 'Mysticons' Partners

Playmates Toys will act as the global master toy partner for the series, while Nickelodeon will serve as the global broadcast partner including in the U.S.

Nelvana Studio is actively developing the franchise and will begin production of the series later this year.

The half-hour, animated series will be targeted to girls aged 6-plus and tells the epic tale of four girls who transform into legendary warriors and undertake a mythic quest to find a magic tome known as the Codex. The Mysticons come from different walks of life, from princess to street kid, but are brought together by fate to save the world.

“We’re incredibly excited to have this group of A-list partners join us on our 'Mysticons' adventure,” says Andrew Kerr, co-head, Nelvana. “We’re thrilled to be at the leading edge of this new genre, and collaborating with world-class brand partners