FLORIDA: Monogram International has been awarded the rights to manufacture and distribute novelty items for Nickelodeon, the award-winning, phenomenally popular children's television network that broadcasts programming around the world.

Monogram International will begin by producing items for Nickelodeon's hit animated television sensations -- SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

Under terms of the agreement, Monogram International has the right to manufacture and distribute personalised zipperpulls, magnets, bedroom decor, frames, stationery, pens, pencils and desk accessories for the gift and mass channels.

Monogram International will showcase SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer at the 2003 International Toy Fair from 16-19 Feb at Jacob Javits Convention Centre, New York. Additional Nickelodeon properties such as Blue's Clues, Rugrats, Jimmy Neutron and Hey Arnold!, among others, will be released throughout the year.

Florida-based Monogram International claims to be a leader in the gift industry. It creates, designs and markets impulse-driven, high quality gifts, toys and souvenirs for children and adults under license from Disney Consumer Products, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and other entertainment properties.