Cleveland, OH, Jan. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- They're calling it "The dawn of the new Wild Republic." For 2015, Twinsburg, OH-based toymaker Wild Republic is launching more new products and breakthrough designs than any time in its 35-year history.  The new Wild Republic catalog has exploded to 222 pages of action-packed adventures. It also created the need for a brand new website featuring all the latest innovations (www.wildrepublic.com).

"We are now able to educate children about the beauty and wonders of nature like never before," said Vishnu Chandran, President of K&M International, the parent company of Wild Republic. Our in-house design team has added creative twists on dozens of prevailing favorites and developed many entirely new products parents and children will enjoy," said Chandran.

"We are excited to be launching a new toy line called Discovery Squad. The line helps spark the imagination in children and encourages them to explore and enjoy the outdoors right in their own backyards," says Chandran. Discovery Squad includes toys that enable children to go on explorations. Discovery Squad Light-Up Hard Harts, Torches, Flashlights, Lanterns, On-The-Go Shoe Lights and Explorer Sets with (binoculars, compass and water bottle) all encourage outdoor activity.

Wild Republic favorites such as Sweet & Sassy and E-Team are featuring new products. "We expanded our Sweet & Sassy line to include new species like butterflies, sea turtles, baby seals and many more. Plus now there is a coordinated jewelry collection. The new E-Team X features nine new playsets including a Shark, Gorilla and T-Rex. Each set includes a highly detailed animal, vehicle and rescue personnel. Plus select Cuddlekins species have been improved and Hug 'Ems were refreshed," said Chandran.

Other exciting new toy designs include Motor Headz, EarthMovers, Robo Claws, Chompers, Pinchers, Beastly Binoculars, Savage Soakers, Touch Bubbles and more. "Our product offerings for 2015 are truly innovative. However, our biggest and most ambitious new product launch ever will take place at Toy Fair 2015. We'll be introducing perhaps our most revolutionary new toy ever. It is so innovative it's been awarded several provisional patents. It will definitely be a home run. You don't want to miss it," says Chandran.

About Wild Republic

Wild Republic has been delighting and educating children with its expansive collection of nature-related toys and gifts since 1979. Founded as K&M International as a family-owned and operated business, the Wild Republic brand has grown into an internationally recognized company distributing unique products throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Denmark and Singapore. Wild Republic's product offerings are constantly expanding. It has a wide variety of realistic plush, distinctive gifts, decorative accessories, developmental toys and engaging play sets among many other items. To learn more, visit www.wildrepublic.com.

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