By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
Hasbro is releasing a new Peppa Pig toy set for its upcoming four-part Peppa Pig Cruise Special from the company’s eOne studio.
Produced by the animation studio Karrot and Entertainment One, the Peppa Pig Cruise Special follows Peppa and her family on a solar-powered tropical cruise ship adventure.
The four-part series will be initially released as individual episodes on the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels from June 5 to June 8 in the US. On June 9, the full twenty-minute combined special will air on Nick Jr.
The upcoming Peppa’s Cruise Ship toy from Hasbro features a multi-level cruise boat toy, thirteen accessories, and three character figures inspired by elements from the episodes. The Peppa Pig toy set will be available for purchase at major retailers beginning on August 1, 2023.
Peppa Pig is a British animated preschool television franchise that encompasses nine seasons that air in over a hundred and eighty territories as of 2023. The franchise also includes numerous licensed consumer products, themed experiences, interactive entertainment, published works, and more.
Entertainment One is a Hasbro-owned studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content.
The studio brings to market both original and existing content through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies.