Make way for more Minions. Universal is planning a major merchandising push around its "Despicable Me" sequel through an exclusive deal with Thinkway Toys when the film hits theaters in 2013.

Thinkway Toys was granted a master global toy license for the release of animated film, "Despicable Me 2," and will develop a wide variety of toys featuring the minions and other key characters ...

For “Despicable Me 2,” Universal has partnered with a handful of companies, including Thinkway Toys, which is developing action figures, plush toys and vehicles that will be on display Sunday ...

"Despicable Me 2," "Sofia the First," Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" also score with kids as a $22 billion business crowns the ... CEO of Thinkway, “and the toys become ...

For an early poster teasing “Despicable Me 2,” Universal Pictures went with a more minimalist approach: two Minions stand above the date July 2013. It didn’t need to say more because since ...

The company says it has no plans to remove the toys from distribution. ... McDonald's swears those despicable 'Minions' toys aren't swearing. Published: Jul. 10, 2015, 3:00 p.m.

The Fandango FanShop sells movie-themed toys, clothing and more, including the "Despicable Me" Fun Box. Credit: Fandango. By Katherine Morankatherine.moran@newsday.com July 14, 2017.