Jakks Pacific has inked an exclusive worldwide master toy licence with MGM Consumer Products for the new American Gladiators, which is airing on NBC.  The plan is to launch a line of toys and related products in the spring of 2009 that are based on the characters and challenges you see on the show.

The deal was brokered by agent JTMG and includes action figures, accessories, outdoor sports and seasonal products, plus role-play toys all base on the live action series and the classic TV series.

“American Gladiators has all the qualities to make an exciting action figure and sports activity product line,” enthused Jennifer Richmond, senior VP of licensing and media at Jakks. (more…)