The Space Hamsters™ Animated Story & Game App Now Available on the iTunes App Store

Sept. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- August 2012 – San-X Co., Ltd., one of the largest character-oriented manufacturers in Japan, and Jen X Productions, Inc. are thrilled to announce that The Space Hamsters™ animated book and game app is now available on the iTunes App Store. The Space Hamster brand was launched earlier this summer at the International Licensing Expo and the game app is the first opportunity for children to experience interacting with the Space Hamsters up-close. Appropriate for ages 2-8, the new app is an effective tool to entertain and educate children about the solar system and caring for animals, while also improving hand-eye coordination.

The new Space Hamsters™ iOS app is one of the first products that give users a glimpse of the loveable characters and their Hamster homeland---outer space. The two-in-one interactive app introduces the backstory of the Space Hamsters and their mission here on Earth, which includes rescuing pets and acting as ambassadors to all animals of the world. Kids are encouraged to explore the story by touching the characters and objects on screen to generate movements and sounds. After reading the story, kids can play Solar System Safari and rescue missing safari animals in outer space by matching planets correctly. In addition, to honor the Space Hamster’s work, Jen X Productions will donate 1% of net proceeds to a variety of animal-based charities, creating a 1% For the Animals charity fund.

The Space Hamsters app is available on the iTunes App store, key word, Space Hamsters or by clicking this link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-space-hamsters/id54783...
 
About Jen X Productions, Inc.
Founded by television producer Jennifer Erwin, Jen X Productions, Inc. officially launched the Space Hamster™ brand at the Licensing International Expo in June 2012. The Space Hamster App is the first of many opportunities that Jen X will be exploring to expand the Space Hamster™ brand through an extensive merchandise-licensing program. There are also plans to develop a children’s animated television series based on the Space Hamster™ characters.  With 17 years of production experience, Erwin has been involved in many facets of the entertainment business, producing a wide variety of TV series and has worked for every major broadcast network, including CBS, CW, NBC and HBO.

About San-X Co., Ltd.
San-X is one of the largest character production goods companies in Japan, specializing in stationary, home goods, and gifts. The company was founded in April 8th, 1932. Since the 1980’s, San-X has introduced more than 800 characters into the market, including characters such as Rilakkuma, Tarepanda, and Afro Ken. These unique characters have struck a chord with fans, not only in Japan, but also throughout the world. San-X will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2012. The four-leaf clover logo symbolizes San-X’s continued hope for “good luck” while sharing happiness to the rest of the world.

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