![]() ![]() “Apart from T-shirts, mugs and other merchandise, we are also working on Tinkle-branded hygiene products for kids,” Mohan said. Interestingly, on Amazon, one can also find bobbleheads of leaders such as Mitt Romney, Martin Luther King and even Mahatma Gandhi priced in the rage of ₹700-10,000.Īpart from figurines for other Tinkle characters, ACK Media has lots in the pipeline. Marvel and DC Comics sell bobbleheads ranging from ₹600 to ₹2,600, while collectibles can even go up to ₹25,000. Companies such as McDonalds and Taco Bell have introduced these for their mascots.ĭisney, too, has made a fortune with its popular merchandise. ![]() Suppandi has had multiple jobs however none of them have lasted very long. He’s a total goof and will make you laugh with his silly antics. He has been creating trouble and evoking laughter since January 1983, issue Tinkle 27. ![]() While bobbleheads is a novel concept for India, it has been popular in the West, where it is most associated with athletes, especially baseball players. Suppandi is the most popular of Tinkle Toons. The time now is right as there is excitement at comic book conventions, which now have become a whole new market for such merchandise,” Mohan said, adding it is too early to say how much merchandise will contribute to ACK’s revenue. “We had to develop many prototypes for these characters. Manas Mohan, CEO Publishing, Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd, said: “The future of characters is in the 360 degree environment as they get a whole new life in a bobblehead form.”ĪCK Media, which had acquired the Tinkle brand in 2007, had been experimenting with this idea for a long time and tested waters by soft launches at the previous Comic Cons in India. It has also tied up with e-commerce player Amazon for pre-orders, which, it claims, has received good response.Īpart from Suppandi, bobbleheads will be available for two other characters, which have entertained Indians over the last 30 years - nature lover Shikari Shambu and Billy The Vampire. No tag on any scoop yet.Suppandi, your favourite goofy character from Tinkle comics, is now going to step out of the pages and be available in the form of a bobblehead for you.ĪCK Media is launching Tinkle merchandise, starting with bobbleheads for ₹999 at the Hyderabad Comic Con, which kicks off on Friday. I don't have a Facebook or a Twitter account. Sign up with Facebook Sign up with Twitter. Filled with the most recognizable Indian comic characters, from Suppandi to Shikari Shambu, from Kalia the Crow to the Defective Detectives, Tinkle Digest also features new work by some of India's most exciting writers and artists for children. Tinkle Digest is committed to bringing children the funniest and the most thrilling stories. And that's not all! Each issue comes with loads of knowledge pages, facts and value education.Īccount Options Sign in. Publisher Description Tinkle Digest is committed to bringing children the funniest and the most thrilling stories. It boasts of a large fan following and beloved characters that include such household names as Suppandi, Shikari Shambu and Tantri the Mantri.ĭescription Details Versions. Soupy: Suppandi’s admirer, who usually has Suppandi fleeing her attentions.įrooty: Suppandi’s crush, she is the only one who understands the intent behind Suppandi’s actions and so always has a smile for SuppandiĬontinuously published since 1980, Tinkle is one of the oldest and most cherished children’s comics magazines in India. Maddy: Suppandi’s best friend who often gives him advice and nearly always regrets it, but he is the only one who will stick with Suppandi and bears his gaffes. Currently, his daughter, Archana Amberkar, illustrates the strip. Ram Waeerkar, the legendary Tinkle artist gave form to Suppandi. The character of Suppandi is based on a Tamil folklore character, Chappandi. He takes instructions from his employers, applies his own literal logic to them and causes total mayhem. Suppandi is the most popular of Tinkle Toons. Join Suppandi as he hilariously blunders from one job to another! If you love Suppandi and his rib-tickling antics, you have it all here! And if you are meeting Suppandi for the first time… get ready to have your sides ache as you laugh endlessly! The Adventures of Suppandi-1: A Collection of Stories from 25 Years of Tinkle by Luis Fernandes
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