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Just Funky is a premiere manufacturer of licensed and private label merchandise for the mainstream retail market. As a family owned business, Our executives have combined 44 years' experience in manufacturing, licensing, retail and creative development in such areas as beverageware, impulse/novelty, decor, and apparel.Just Funky’s main goal is to create the most innovative product with unmatched quality. We focus on brainstorming new ideas and being able to translate them to actual product for mainstream
The true origin of how Just Funky started can be traced back to when their Chief Visionary, Raj Arora was only 15 years old. With an entrepreneurial spirit and passion to be deliberately different, Raj Arora began creating the sturdy foundation of business ideals of great designers, excellent quality products, and amazing customer service that Just Funky continues to strive for and builds off of today. Just Funky, a family owned business, was founded in 2011 in Richfield, Ohio. Just Funky’s main goal is to create the most innovative product with unmatched quality. They focus on brainstorming new ideas and being able to translate them to actual product for mainstream retail.
https://justfunky.com/ (official website)
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Just Funky Deciph-AR premiere: Augmented Reality
Just Funky DECIPH-AR premiere: Augmented Reality. Introducing the premiere AR experience in licensed products. Watch your favorite character or license come to life!
Just Funky's Anime Cups, Notebooks & Lifestyle Goodies - Even Sushi Sets! (Toy Fair 2020)
Just Funky - Showcases Sonic, Sailor Moon Products & More
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Just Funky(R) "Came to Play" With the Addition of Japanese Media Franchise DIGIMON(TM)
Lifestyle company, Just Funky, is a premier manufacturer of licensed and private label merchandise for the mainstream retail market.
Just Funky Makes 'Top 150 Leading Licensee' Awards For Third Year In A Row
Lifestyle company, Just Funky, has been listed as a Top 150 Leading Licensee by License Global magazine for the third year in a row. They are recognized for their attention to detail, high-quality products, and track record for enhancing consumer retail products and more.
Just Funky Makes 'Top 150 Leading Licensee' Awards for Fourth Year in a Row
Just Funky has been listed as a Top 150 Leading Licensee by License Global magazine for the fourth year in a row
Just Funky Named One of the 'Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America' by Entrepreneur Magazine's 2019 Entrepreneur360 List
Just Funky was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360™ ranking, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America.
The Just Funky Foundation Announces Wooster City School District Donation
5,000 custom lanyards were recently offered in a donation valued at $20,000
Just Funky Signs Justin Bieber Licensing Deal
Bravado signs a licensing deal with Just Funky to produce a collection of Justin Bieber products.
Just Funky Continues Global Expansion with New Office in Delhi, India
Expanding from just one small office with five employees in 2012, Just Funky has grown rapidly to over 110 employees cross the globe
Just Funky Starts the Year with a New HQ
Just Funky, a premiere manufacturer of licensed merchandise for the mainstream retail market, today announced that it is expanding its corporate headquarters from 201 E. Liberty St. Wooster, Ohio to 160 Highlander Parkway Richfield, Ohio.
Just Funky Announces Expansion in the European Marketplace
Just Funky, a premier manufacturing company is growing at astronomical rate, selling to more than 20,000 independent stores across North America and now the European Union. With more than 110 employees, Just Funky has added to their Ohio headquarters with presences in major cities across the world including Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and New Delhi.
With Unstoppable Growth, Just Funky Expands to Asia
Just Funky is one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of licensed merchandise in the industry, with a presence in more than 20,000 independent stores across North America, Canada and Europe. Now, the OH-based company is setting its sights on Asia.
Just Funky Makes 'Top 150 Leading Licensee' Awards For Third Year In A Row
Lifestyle company, Just Funky, has been listed as a Top 150 Leading Licensee by License Global magazine for the third year in a row. They are recognized for their attention to detail, high-quality products, and track record for enhancing consumer retail products and more.
Just Funky Is Disrupting The Licensing Expo With The Launch Of DECIPH-AR
Lifestyle company Just Funky has officially launched their latest offering, DECIPH-AR, an augmented reality application for Apple iOS and Android devices to offer the fans products at their favorite retailers, from their favorite brands, immersive experiences that blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
Just Funky Signs Yu-Gi-Oh! Licensee Deal
4K Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of Konami Digital Entertainment, has signed a licensing deal with Just Funky to produce a Yu-Gi-Oh! collection of housewares, linens and accessories.
Just Funky Rocked the International Toy Fair in New York City
Neither evil alien wizards nor raging gods of destruction could destroy the mood at the 116th North American International Toy Fair in New York City, where Just Funky made a splash celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of featured license Dragon Ball Z. The family-owned lifestyle company offered a sneak peek of its exclusive merchandise for their rapidly expanding portfolio of iconic brands at the largest trade event of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
Press coverage
Toei Animation, Funimation Power Up New ‘Dragon Ball’ Licenses
“Dragon Ball” licensing program is growing yet again with a slate of new licensing partnerships announced.
https://www.licenseglobal.com/brand-licensing-europe/crunchyroll-announces-slate-summer-anime-partnerships
Multiple anime series housed by Crunchyroll have new licensing deals.
Just Funky Nabs Garbage Pail Kids License
The new Garbage Pail Kids deal will introduce products in 2020.
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Just Funky has a knack for forecasting trends, and also showcasing both new and evergreen brands in a new light at any cost.
Just Funky Launches AR App for Licensors
New app offers brands the chance to create custom augmented reality content.
Gearbox, Just Funky Collab on ‘Borderlands 3’ AR Products
The characters of “Borderlands 3” come to life with augmented reality-powered home goods from Just Funky.
Asmodee, Just Funky Team for Arkham Horror Merch
Asmodee Entertainment has announced an agreement with Just Funky for a range of fan-focused homewares and accessories based on the Arkham Horror tabletop gaming brand.
Just Funky to Produce Garbage Pail Kids Licensed Home Goods
According to an article today at the website toynews, Just Funky will be producing Garbage Pail Kids merchandise. According to the article beginning in 2020 they will be producing a wide variety of home goods and novelty products from partnering retailers across North America. Just Funky is a wholesale manufacture that makes home goods for a variety of licenses.
New Garbage Pail Kid Fleece Blanket Now Available
Just Funky has been just busy making the GPK merchandise. As first reported by GPK World, there is a new Garbage Pail Kids Fleece Blanket available through Amazon. The blanked is manufactured by Just Funky and is being sold by ToyNK on Amazon. The blanket measures 60 x 45 and features Adam Bomb. The blanket retails for $34.99. Get it now on time for winter!
Just Funky’s Anime Cups, Notebooks & Lifestyle Goodies – Even Sushi Sets! (Toy Fair 2020)
Just Funky sells houseware goods like water bottles, notebooks and even sushi sets – but branded with your favorite anime like Dragonball, My Hero Academia and Naruto. The My Hero Academia sleep mask is a fun gift idea, but personally, I really like the Last of Us II products like the tin cup and the leather bound notebook. I can see myself using these things – they’re actually useful!
New York Toy Fair 2020: Just Funky
Be you, be funky… JUST FUNKY!! Just Funky, a premiere manufacturer of licensed retail product, had a large Toy Fair 2020 booth showing off all their upcoming beverageware, acrylic character stands, snow globes and more!
Richfield company cashing in on pop culture trends
U.S. retail sales of licensed merchandise totaled $138 billion in 2015, said Marty Brochstein, spokesman for the International Licensing ...
ANNOUNCING THE PARTNERSHIP WITH JUST FUNKY FOR CATAN MERCHANDISE
We are pleased to announce an agreement with Just Funky LLC for a range of CATAN fan-focused homewares and accessories.
Just Funky Is Disrupting The Licensing Expo With The Launch Of DECIPH-AR
Lifestyle company Just Funky has officially launched their latest offering, DECIPH-AR, an augmented reality application for Apple iOS and Android devices to offer the fans products at their favorite retailers, from their favorite brands, immersive experiences that blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
Just Funky, Crunchyroll Announce ‘Dr. Stone’ Deal
Just Funky is once again collaborating with Crunchyroll to create new products for fans of the series “Dr. Stone.”
Just Funky Nabs Garbage Pail Kids License
Just Funky has formed a new partnership with The Topps Company to develop fan-based merchandise inspired by the Garbage Pail Kids brand.
4K Media Announces Licensing Agreement with Just Funky
Shinichi Hanamoto, chairman and president of 4K Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that a licensing deal has been finalized with Just Funky, LLC to produce a collection of housewares, linens and accessories utilizing the Yu-Gi- Oh! artwork from its world record-setting trading card game. This artwork has only been available for licensing in North America since last spring.
Asmodee Entertainment Announces Partnership with Just Funky for Catan Merchandise
Asmodee Entertainment is pleased to announce an agreement with Just Funky LLC for a range of fan-focused homewares and accessories based on the hugely successful CATAN tabletop gaming brand.
Just Funky Is Disrupting The Licensing Expo With The Launch Of DECIPH-AR
DECIPH-AR powered by Just Funky is building upon that vision into a reality, as we begin launching products featuring Augmented Reality (A.R.) that allow consumers to connect with their favorite brands with an innovative experience, unlike anything that has ever come before it in a uniquely 21st century way.
New Ghostbusters items coming from Just Funky
As shown above, new items include Ghostbusters coaster sets, Stay Puft and Slimer themed mugs and glassware, and more! Be sure to keep it locked to Ghostbusters News as more information becomes available as we’ll let everyone know when pre-orders go live!
Announcing the Partnership with Just Funky for CATAN Merchandise
We are pleased to announce an agreement with Just Funky LLC for a range of CATAN fan-focused homewares and accessories.
Contact & inquiries
For press and media inquiries email me at PRANAV@JUSTFUNKY.COM or contact me via 234-249-0145.
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